Kolbe Index

4-3-8-4

Working Genius Type

Invention & Enablement

How I knew Watermark was the place for me

Several years ago, I commented in a career planning session that my goal was to “work to live” and not “live to work.” The response I received was that if you truly enjoy what you are doing, your work becomes part of who you are, part of why you live. At Watermark, my passion for our WHY, “to inspire others…”, permeates my various roles as an adviser, mentor, husband, parent, friend and volunteer. It gives me my overarching reason for being.

Favorite aspect of what I do

We rolled out a “Dream Manager” program at Watermark in 2011 as a way to encourage our staff to become more engaged in their lives by pursuing those things that truly matter to them. Since then, I’ve become a Certified Dream Manager, introduced this life-changing engagement concept to countless business owners and individuals, facilitated numerous “dream-storming” sessions for clients, staff, friends and family members, and heard firsthand the stories of elation, satisfaction and personal growth as told by many who have discovered, pursued and achieved dreams never previously imagined or thought possible. For me, it doesn’t get much better than that, and I’m blessed to have the opportunity to enter into these inspirational conversations with our clients.

What inspires me, or what am I passionate about

I find inspiration in many things including random acts of kindness, the miracle of child birth, lessons I’ve learned from my children about compassion and stewardship, the courage demonstrated by someone willing to pursue a dream or take a stand for a core belief, a well-delivered motivational speech, eulogy or homily, or the perseverance of an underdog in any competition.

My passions include spending time with my family and friends, my faith, the well being of my parish, high school and college communities, leaving a legacy through Watermark and spreading the Dream Manager concept.

When I’m not at work I’m probably…

Spending time with my wife, Angie, and children, Claire, Olivia, Margaret, and James
Searching for a VRBO property in our dream trip destinations
Reading a book or watching a movie or documentary about World War II
Listening to or attending an Eric Church concert
Walking the shores of Lake Michigan in Charlevoix, MI in search of the perfect Petoskey stone
Volunteering at Marian University, Roncalli H.S., St. Roch, Brooke’s Place or Center for Global Impact
Grilling on one of my 5 grills
Participating in a 40 Days for Life campaign

My Credos or favorite quotes

“The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” Michelangelo

“The true worth of a man is measured by the things he pursues.” Marcus Aurelius

“A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove…but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.” Forest E. Witcraft

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.” Albert Einstein