What's the most creative thing you've done in business? Providing a culture where we believe and understand that our team members are also clients. Our formula for recruiting and retaining quality people is based on character, integrity, attitude, aptitude, professionalism and previous success.

What was the result? We are one of the fastest growing real estate companies in Tennessee.

What was your first job? Developmental sales representative for Procter and Gamble.

What did you learn from it? Exceptional preparation is the key to success in sales.

What was the moment you knew what you wanted to do professionally? 9/11/01. That day changed my life.

What word best describes your leadership style? Empowerment.

Goal yet to be achieved? Franchising our company.

Professional pet peeve? Unprofessional or unethical conduct.

What do you do to relieve stress? Exercise.

Favorite hobbies: Golf, tennis, football, racquetball, running and reading.

Pets? Tyson, black Lab.

Person outside of your family you would most like to spend time on an island with? Tiger Woods, playing golf.

If you had a $1 million windfall, you would: Tithe, splurge and invest.

It is 11 on Saturday morning. Where are you? Working or meeting my wife for lunch.

When I was growing up, I wanted to .... Play professional football.

Company other than your own that you most admire? Proctor and Gamble.

CEO of another company who you admire? Warren Buffett, Ben Leedle, Tim Downey and Jay Clarks.

What is there about you that people would be surprised to learn? That I have only been in real estate for four years.

Biggest professional mistake you have made and how you overcame it? There have been several mistakes. I try to correct them, learn from them and avoid repeating them.

They're making a movie of your life. Is it a drama or comedy and who plays you? Drama. Kevin Costner.

When I am confronted with a tough business decision I cannot figure out, I ... seek the council of others including SilverPointe partners, my wife, friends and associates.