Occupation: I work in Information Technologies for a local pharmaceutical company. I’m kind of a mixture of systems engineer and project manager.

Family: I’m married to Kristin, who is a math teacher in Trumbull. We’ve been married for ten years.

Pets: We have three cats: a 21-year-old calico cat, named Guinness, and two tuxedo cats, Maggie and McGee, that are about five years old. We adopted them from The Animal Center.

How long have you lived in Sandy Hook? We’ve been in Sandy Hook for ten years. I was in Ridgefield before that, and Kristin was from Hamden.

What do you like to do in your free time? I’m the incoming Commander of VFW Post 308. Kristin and I do a lot of hiking and biking. I’m also an avid home brewer. I brew German Heffenweisen and amber ales, and whatever seems interesting.

Do you have a favorite craft beer? I’m looking forward to trying the concoctions from Veracious Brewing Company, by the Maltose Express in Monroe, that is about to open.

Do you have a favorite travel destination? My wife and I have a house in Michigan on a small lake, so we go there whenever we can. There’s a lot of activities to do, and water activities, too.

What is the best thing about Newtown? We like the small town atmosphere, and it lends itself to all of our activities.

Who has been the greatest influence in your life? It’s really my family, from the time I was very young. Your family teaches you right from wrong, they teach you diplomacy, and a good work ethic.

Did you have a favorite toy, growing up? Probably the Erector set and Legos. I liked tinkering around with things.

Do you have a guilty pleasure? Testing my home brews, and going for a drink at the VFW.