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About The Host

Thank you for stopping by! I invite you to explore past episodes and stay tuned for an incredible lineup of guests now through December 2025!

 

About Me

I grew up in Michigan with dreams of becoming a professional golfer. After earning a collegiate golf scholarship at Xavier University and graduating with a degree in Sport Management, I soon realized my path was leading me elsewhere.

In my mid-20s, while working as a benefits consultant, I became fascinated by the challenges business owners face throughout the employee lifecycle. It became clear—HR is the heartbeat of business transformation because at its core, it’s all about the people.

Now, with 15+ years of HR experience across diverse industries and company sizes, I’m deeply involved in the HR community, engaging with local SHRM chapters and chambers of commerce in Ohio and Northern Kentucky. I’m also a small business owner, running a company alongside my wife.


What Drives Me

Faith, family, and well-being are the foundation of my life. Every day, I strive to grow personally and professionally while uplifting those around me.

Beyond HR, I love golf, traveling, and college athletics.


Mission Behind SpeakEasy HR

This podcast is about making a real impact on HR and business professionals worldwide. The best leaders adapt, evolve, and embrace change—and that’s what HR is all about. Champions adjust.


🚀 Let’s navigate the ever-changing world of business and HR together! Tune in, engage, and be part of the conversation.

Connect with me!

Blending My Passions

If you’ve read my first blog and bio, you know I have a deep passion for HR.


What you might not know is that 95% of bourbon is produced in Kentucky, a state renowned for both its horse racing and bourbon culture. Over the years, I’ve developed a strong appreciation for bourbon's rich history, which dates back to before Prohibition when it was often used for medicinal purposes.


Wedding Blend

In March 2023, I channeled that passion into a unique project: blending our own bourbon for our wedding. My wife and I created several blends, ultimately choosing hers to bottle for our wedding guests

Get To know me

 I had the pleasure of joining Java with Joe, the West Chester Liberty Chamber of Commerce podcast, with CEO Joe Hinson after becoming a member of the local chamber. 


We had a great conversation about growing up in Michigan, playing college golf, my HR career, the impact of chambers, and my journey as a small business owner. 

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