Michelle and believe that making a conscious decision to intentionally “see” others and to choose to pour good back into the world, adds richness, connection and value to our lives. After being on the earth as many years as we have, we’ve come to the simple conclusion that the overriding purpose that God gives all of us in this life is to learn to love His other children better. That is our daily goal and we also try to inspire our children to live with the same intension.

At every opportunity, our encouragement to our children has been for them to get out into the world and see other countries and cultures for themselves. Not only have they taken up the challenge on their own, we’ve also travelled as a family and that has done nothing but fuel the fire even more. Between our three boys, they have already made it to Guatemala, Costa Rica, Mexico, Croatia, Ireland, France and the Principality of Monaco. As you’ll see below, Scott found exactly the right woman with the same intentions!

The last few things you might want to know about us is that Michelle and I are big relationship people. We love spending time with our adult children, prefer to sit at the bar, instead of a table and are suckers for great food and wine. We also love our Michigan summers and love to boat and play golf.

In addition to both of us being avid readers, Michelle and her business partner, Tracy, picked up a pen and co-authored a groundbreaking book on leadership. While I may be somewhat biased, this book is excellent and, if the subject of leadership interests you at all, I encourage you to check out their book “Polarity Intelligence, the Missing Logic in Leadership.” It introduces new transformational competencies that have not been introduced to the larger business community until now and it is worth a read. You may find more information here.

Well, that’s enough on me. (and us) We’re excited to have you learn more about my son and business partner Scott, my beautiful daughter-in-law, Lisa and Landon, the best grandkid ever!