I have called Southern Illinois home for over five decades, residing now in the picturesque Johnson County. A proud graduate of Marion High School, class of '86, my roots run deep here as my children were educated in Vienna and my wife, Michele, hails from Tamms. At the tender age of 15, I ventured into entrepreneurship with a sports card and memorabilia shop, which I often credit for funding my education through high school and college.

The '90s marked the beginning of my tenure at Terrace Fence Company, my family's enterprise. It was there, through both employment and eventual ownership, that I forged valuable relationships and had the honor of serving a diverse clientele with fencing solutions.

It was also during this period that I cultivated a fervent interest in real estate, recognizing that my accumulated business acumen and network could be leveraged to assist others in buying or selling properties.

I appreciate you taking a moment to get acquainted with my story.