Getting to know Christopher Newport’s 6th President! Student Buzzfeed Edition

February 9, 2023

  • Last Book you read:  Literally just finished up two great books – The Storm Before the Calm by George Freeman and Baseball as a Road to God by John Sexton


  • Favorite Food: Eggplant Parmesan


  • Top of your bucket list: Hike a portion of the Appalachian Mountain Trail with best friend who happens to be a parent of a Christopher Newport University grad!


  • Coolest place you traveled: The Mediterranean


  • Who is your hero: My Dad


  • Smartest person you ever met: Admiral Charlie Ray, U.S. Coast Guard


  • What is your useless talent: I am an excellent laundry folder 😊


  • Best place you ever traveled to: South Korea


  • What book changed your life: THEM by Senator Ben Sasse


  •   Best concert you’ve attended: Old Dominion at The Anthem in Washington D.C.


  •   Morning person or nocturnal:  Big time morning person!


  •   Favorite type of exercise: Literally anything that doesn’t require skis or skates.


  •   Favorite pet: Our Grand Puppy Lola! She is a goldendoodle.


  •   Song that will get you on the dance floor: Dancing with my wife Angie to Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond


  •   Last TV show you binged: Ted Lasso … can’t wait for the next season!


  •   Describe yourself in three words: Passionate, Dedicated, Loyal


  •   Best advice you ever received: Do Right, Do Your Best and Care About Others

  •   Worst advice you ever received: I think I only really followed bad advice once and I probably learned more from the negative impacts of following that advice than most of the best advice I have received throughout my life.  


  •   Definition of success: In a life dedicated to the development of others, success is defined by the accomplishments of those you have had the privilege to help along the way. As a Captain, I will always look to my wake to see the success of those I have had the privilege of serving and interacting with .. did I raise them up and help them to be the best version of themselves? That’s how I strive to define success.


  •   What are you passionate about: Faith, Family, and the Development of Others.