WHERE BORN: Detroit, Michigan.
MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON:
“I have had several throughout my life. My grandmother on my mother’s side shaped me to be who I am today. Helen Rahaim, grandma, taught me what it meant to be proud of who you are. She taught me to be strong. After college I met a gentleman by the name of Greg Slagon, a developer in Oakland County. Greg taught me many things over the next 10 years. I learned what it takes to be a good business person. I discovered islands and ports that most people never see. I learned about wine. My most recent influential person is Tom Meyer. Tom, by opening up his personal life, has helped me become a very good father, a person committed to the community that we live in, and a better business person.”
LAST BOOK READ:
“I’ve read a few thanks to my wife who taught me to let go of business while traveling: ‘Deception Point’ and ‘Rule of Four.’”
WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME:
“Hardworking, determined, generous, well rounded, proud.”
WHERE MY FIELD/INDUSTRY IS HEADED:
“Believe it or not, back to where it was before the Telecom Act, only with Internet Protocol competing with circuit switching with a few of the original Bell companies and some newcomers.”
FAVORITE TECHNOLOGICAL GADGET:
“Connectivity.”
FAVORITE PLACE:
“Four Seasons, Nevis (a Caribbean hotel).”
FAVORITE HOBBY:
“Water skiing, working out, and most recently snowboarding.”
FAVORITE FOOD:
“Grape leaves.”
MY HIDDEN TALENT:
“None. I am pretty much an open book.”
HOW I WANT TO BE REMEMBERED:
“As a great father and husband, and someone who made a positive impact on the persons he touched and the community he served.”
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At the annual awards reception on April 22, 2010, one Leader & Innovator from the previous 12 months will be selected
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