| What is your most memorable childhood experience? | My most memorable childhood experiences were family vacations. We often would travel to the lakes of the Ozarks in the summers and spend time out in the water. Mini golf and go carts were staples of every family vacation, which built natural and friendly competitions with my brother. |
| What immediate family member do you closely identify with and why? | I most closely identify with my dad. We have very similar mannerisms and while growing up we always seemed to be on the same page. |
| What character traits do you admire in an individual? | Honesty and humility are the traits I most admire in someone as they can both be difficult in some situations but shows the true character of a person. I also appreciate those who are able to adapt quickly in new situations. The combination of those three traits are what I look for in friends and building community around me. |
| What is the funniest thing ever to happen to you? | The funniest thing to happen to me is how I’m paid for a part time trivia gig by the brewery owners. They have recently paid in me in two dollar bills and Sacagawea dollars. They’re constantly making me laugh with small pranks like those. |
| If time and money were not an issue, where would you travel and why? | I would love to travel around the Mediterranean. When I was a student, I was very intrigued by the Renaissance. Seeing the architecture and art in Italy is most definitely on my bucket list. |
| When and if you ever have children, what would you like to pass on to them? | If I have children, I would like to pass on my work ethic. My family instilled in me a foundation of working hard, whether it’s for a job or even just helping a friend. Although I want them to have that foundation, I also would like to pass on the work/life balance. I worked full time for many years before being able to balance my life well and I want them to understand the need for that balance early in their lives. |
