Aviation has been my passion since I was a kid and first saw the Blue Angels fly. I served in the U.S. Air Force at Edwards Air Force Base, then went on to Northrop Grumman, and in the mid 1990's, my wife and I landed new roles at Boeing. I found myself developing new global transportation solutions but as much as I loved my career, I realized it had taken priority over my family for too long.

A demanding travel schedule had me away from home up to 70% of the time, leaving my wife to care for our 6-year-old daughter alone. I remember stopping and asking myself, "What am I doing?" I had worked hard to build a great career, but at what cost? I knew I needed to make a change.

I found a new role at Boeing that required limited travel; I transitioned into a leadership role managing development projects. More importantly, I gained something even more valuable: time with my wife and daughter. I had the chance to be present, reconnect, and rebuild our relationship as a family. When I look back at that decision, I see it as one of the best I've ever made.

What I've learned in life is the importance of prioritizing people. That mindset ultimately guided my decision to start a career in real estate. While still working for Boeing, my wife and I started investing in real estate in Arizona and built a successful real estate business in Washington. In real estate, my only responsibility is to my clients. I can be honest and direct, ensuring that I'm always working in their best interest. That clarity, that ability to focus purely on helping people, is what I love most about it.

When we moved to Arizona, I was committed to continuing my career in real estate as I transitioned out of my career in aviation. By focusing on building relationships and staying true to my values-trust, honesty, and hard work-I rebuilt my real estate career here. Success for me has been defined by aligning life with my values and never losing sight of what really matters.