Family: My dad and mom, my brother, and two sisters.

Pets: Xena.

How long have you lived in town? I’ve lived in Sandy Hook my whole life.

What do you do for work? I’m a cybersecurity account executive. I provide cybersecurity to IT providers all over the country.

What did you want to be when you grew up? I don’t think I thought about that as a kid. I just knew at a young age that I wanted to be successful enough to help others, to enable people to do God’s work.

Are you a member of any clubs, organizations and/or communities of faith? I’m the post commander of Newtown VFW Post 308. I’m a Marine Corps veteran of Iraq. I’m also the public relations and technology chair for the State VFW. When I’m in Connecticut, I attend New Life Church in Trumbull.

Favorite food? Mediterranean food. Seafood, Italian, Lebanese, Greek — any country that’s along the Mediterranean and influenced by that region, I love that stuff.

Favorite color? Blue.

Do you have a favorite travel destination? I’ve been all over Europe and I love it. It’s beautiful but my favorite place so far was Cabo, Mexico for me. There’s nothing like having palm trees and beaches, good food and music, and good times. I love that.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I’ve been working on my livestreaming portfolio so I can fundraise for charities, and motivate people who just aren’t feeling 100% that day.

Who or what has been the greatest influence on your life? Reading about Jesus. The more I try to walk in the footsteps of Christ, the more peaceful my life gets.

What is the greatest piece of advice you’ve ever been given? It’s wise to always prepare for the worst, but to hope for the best. However, don’t worry about what hasn’t happened yet.

Do you have a personal credo? When you become grateful for waking up every day, you start to appreciate every little blessing in life.