I speak the following languages English, Fluent Spanish, Bad French, Terrible German

defining moments / milestones -defying my parents by enrolling in Culinary School
-getting hired as a Chef at Mecca, SF
-graduating from the California Culinary Academy
-hired as F&B manager of Private Yacht Club
-starting my catering business
-giving up my re

my travels have included Costa Rica, Amsterdam/Europe, most of the US.

the speed my life moves at 24/7

currently, you could best describe me as millionaire in the making

awards / recognitions The praise of many, many guests . . . nothing counts until I get onto Oprah!!!

about my career my career goals: 1.) own and operate the most successful, organic, high-end catering company in Southern California
2.) own and operate the most successful, organic, international product line throughout the World market
3.) establish the most s

people who've had the biggest impact on me Chef Michael Fennellly, Chef Hugh Acheson, Al Gore

favorite movies Moulin Rouge, Lean on Me, the Dark Crystal, and Relax it's Just Sex.

favorite TV shows Bravo's Top Chef

favorite music Sade, M-people, Sarah Brightman

favorite sports Packers Football. (I am a farm raised Wisconsin Boy afterall)

favorite books Care of the Soul - Thomas Moore, Earth in Balance - Al Gore, Secrets of the Young & Successful, Jennifor Kushell, Celestine Prophecy

favorite magazines Wine Spectator, Food & Wine

radio / podcasts / blogs I subscribe to -

indulgences / guilty pleasures Occasional Cigarette, Good Scotch, Chocolates, Spa's

when I'm not working I enjoy Hiking, Camping, Gardening, Reading, Meditating, Working Out/Jogging, Surfing, Cooking (believe it or not it's still not