About The Host
Welcome to SpeakEasy HR!
Thank you for checking us out! I hope you’ll explore our previous episodes and stay tuned for our exciting lineup of guests in 2025!
About Me
I grew up in Michigan with dreams of becoming a professional golfer. After earning a scholarship to play collegiate golf at Xavier University and graduating with a degree in Sport Management, I realized that my path lay elsewhere.
In my mid-20s, while working as a benefits consultant, I became intrigued by the challenges business owners face throughout the employee lifecycle. It became clear to me that HR is essential for any successful business transformation—it's all about the people.
Today, I’m a passionate HR professional with over 15 years of diverse experience across various industries, roles, and company sizes. I’m actively involved in the HR community, participating in local SHRM chapters and chambers of commerce in Ohio and Northern Kentucky. I also co-own a small business with my wife.
Faith is the foundation of my life, followed closely by family and my overall health and well-being. Each day, I strive to become a better version of myself while also uplifting those around me.
In my free time, I enjoy playing golf, traveling, and following college athletics.
My mission for this podcast is to make a positive impact on HR and business professionals around the globe. Champions adjust, and that’s the focus HR professionals must embrace to drive successful transformations.
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.
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.