I’m passionate about helping others, especially young people, and guiding them to find their path and sense of purpose in life.  Books and reading have been invaluable in shaping me.  My hope is for my words to be art and serve as a companion to others when they most need it, and help to pass the gift of wisdom, encourage deeper thinking, inspire growth, and equip people with confidence to navigate life’s challenges and opportunities. 

My approach to accomplishing missions, like this, has been shaped by my time in the United States Marine Corps where I learned the value of discipline, honor, courage, and commitment.  That experience gave me a solid foundation in endurance and a deep commitment to service.  In my writing I try to express a sense of community and how we are all connected.

While I currently serve as a circuit court judge, off the bench and outside of work, I’m a husband and a father.  I also do my best to help my family members, friends, and others.  I’ve served as an adjunct law school professor, teaching leadership, ethics, and professional development to students.  I believe we all have the potential to grow in some aspect of our lives, and as long as we set goals for ourselves and have the right support, we can grow into resilient, confident, and capable leaders.  I want to pass along that message to others.

I’m a member of the Chicago Literary Club as well as the Visible Man Review book club, and as a life-long reader, I have naturally evolved into a writer.  My goal is to write more and to share helpful parts of my journey.  My ultimate goal is for my writing to make a difference, as they say … even if just for one person.