I believe relationships are everything. Whether in work or in life, the best outcomes come from trust, being invested in the people around you, and doing what’s right. That belief has shaped my career, and it’s the reason I love being part of a firm built on the same foundation.
My role at Acumen is to help the firm communicate clearly and connect meaningfully with clients, the community, and anyone who encounters Acumen. Good communication isn’t about saying more, it’s about listening and saying what matters. That principal guides everything I bring to our team.
Over the course of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with dozens of organizations, from Fortune 500 companies to family-owned businesses. During my three decades of work in corporate and agency environments spanning multiple industries I’ve learned what works and what doesn’t. I’m honored and still humbled to have my experience be recognized with the Silver Anvil, the nation’s highest honor for public communications.
“Real integrity is doing the right thing and knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.”
Oprah Winfrey
What drew me to Acumen was alignment, not just in strategy, but in values. Integrity, intentionality, responsibility, relationships: these are more than talking points to me. They’re how I try to live. I consider myself a fiduciary in communications, and working alongside a team of fiduciaries is the kind of environment where I feel most at home. My work helps ensure that Acumen’s mission is reflected not just in the advice clients receive, but in every way they experience the firm.
Building community has been central in both my professional and personal life. Professionally, my career has focused on helping connect people to achieve their goals. And personally, I’ve focused my involvement on organizations centered on helping people grow, thrive, and live better lives. I’ve served on the boards of the Tampa Bay Community Design Center, the Children’s Home Society, the Hyde Park Spanishtown Creek Neighborhood Association, Greenscape, and the Florida Public Relations Association.
Outside of work, I recharge by traveling and spending time with the people I love. There’s nothing like good food and great conversation. My wife and I have two kids, and we spend as much time outdoors as possible. Living in Tampa and having family in Tennessee gives us plenty of opportunities for adventure, from boating and beaches to mountains and museums. Those experiences reinforce the importance of helping people thoughtfully plan for the life they want to live and protect what matters most along the way.