Noted individual, a product of Syracuse University's esteemed psychology program, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in Military Science. Their academic pursuits were complemented by a stint as a captain in the United States Army, where they served in Korea and with the 1/222nd Aviation Regiment.
Beyond their military service, this multifaceted individual has also explored their creative side, studying theater at prestigious institutions such as the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Trinity Rep, and Sandra Feinstein Gamm Studios. They have also worked a demanding midnight shift job at a marine terminal on the Cape Cod Canal, finding time to perform in plays at night before their early morning duties.
Their passion for the performing arts continued to evolve as they pursued further education at UCLA's esteemed Theater, Film, and Television department, where they met their producing partner, Sammie Astaneh. This dynamic duo has collaborated on various projects, including their membership in LA's longest-running theater productions, "Point Break Live!" and "Terminator Too: Judgment Play."
In 2017, this individual made the selfless decision to donate 60% of their liver to their father, a testament to their unwavering dedication to family. Following their recovery from surgery, they relocated back to Cape Cod, where they began tending bar and selling Christmas trees while getting to know their future wife, Sarah, and her canine companion, Riley.
Years later, this entrepreneur has turned their passion for food and entertainment into a successful business, Pizza Shark Inc, which has grown from a humble beginning in an old general store to multiple locations, including the Chatham Orpheum movie theater and an old video store in Dennis Village.