I am very proud of my “reputation” – I’m known for being genuine, loyal, & having zest for life. I’m a natural born connector (some call it my superpower). I have been told people leave conversations with me feeling better than when they arrived, which makes my heart happy.

After nearly dying in 2020 (if you ask, I’ll tell you the story), I finally decided that it was time to design the life I wanted. And that’s why I began POP!more. This endeavor is not my first entrepreneurial experience. I previously owned Inspired Marketing, a successful and award-winning full-service marketing and event planning company. Additional career highlights include Chikmedia, American Cancer Society, MGM Springfield, and as a radio personality on 94.7 WMAS, Rock 102, Lazer 99.3, and others.

Giving back is vital to arousing my soul and over the years my community engagement has included working with non-profits supporting early education, domestic violence, food insecurity, and health and wellness.

Over the years I’ve been honored to earn numerous awards and recognitions. A few I hold most dear include an Ad Club of Western MA Creative Award, BusinessWest 40 under 40 Award, Better Business Bureau (BBB) Marketplace Ethics Award, and Western MA Women’s Magazine “Top 25 Women to Watch in Event Planning” and subsequently their “Visionary Achievement” Award.

My favorite part of my story though is my family. I live with my incredible (and super patient) wife Jen in a historic home built in 1895. We have three rescue fur-babies, Max (dog), Vinnie (dog), and EJ (cat). In our free time together we like to spend time dancing in the kitchen, going to the movies, or hanging out with our two awesome nephews. And when Jen’s at work, and I’m not busy speaking or coaching, you’ll find me in my happy place – my enormous front porch – with a coffee in one hand and a book in the other.