favorite movie:  "High Noon" with Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly

favorite food: My grandmother’s Ragù alla Bolognese. It is a sauce; ingredients: ground beef, tomato paste, onion, milk, black pepper, and red wine, which everyone would amore’ on any pasta.

favorite type of music: Texas Country; specifically, artists like Billy Joe Shaver, Robert Earl Keen, Pat Green, and many others. Also, I enjoy music by Gene Autry, Tex Ritter, Waylon Jennings, Hank Thompson, Jim Reeves, and Kris Kristofferson.

favorite vacation spot: Fort Davis, Texas - “where the stars come out and play”

who/what/where INSPIRES you & why? My faith, family, and friends inspire me. The driving forces of my inspiration are challenged by the essence of life and a zillion other unknowns.

what's on your night-stand right now?: "Vespa Technica 5" by Leadi Frisingheli Noatari. After completing my doctoral studies, Carrie, my wife, bought me a Vespa motor scooter, which included volume 5 in a series of hard bound books describing the journey of the Vespa PX. Vespa is an Italian legend that is synonymous with fun and freedom. I guarantee you, it's hard to ride a Vespa and not smile.

hobbies/interests/extra-curricular activities OUTSIDE SU: My interest in sports is minimal compared to most. However, I truly enjoy both playing and watching the game of tennis. I was introduced to the “Sport of a Lifetime” in college and I have continuously played the game. In fact, I routinely play a minimum of two times a week. I am a life member of the United States Tennis Association and I have even officiated at a few junior tournaments, but physical fitness is my motivation for playing. Physical fitness seems to positively impact my attitude, mental alertness and emotional stability, which is why I always look forward to the next workout.

activities/interests/associations ON CAMPUS: Ethics Team Coordinator, Faculty Affairs Committee, Mountaineer Leadership Committee, Business Advisory Board, Business Department Chair.

favorite class to teach @ SU & why: Principles of Accounting and Entrepreneurship are my favorites; both courses translate into skill-sets that most employers value.