Department: Multifamily

Length of Service at IE:

I’ve been fortunate to work for Innovative Environments for 5 years now.

Favorite IE project and why:

 The Camden Buckhead project was among one of my favorite projects. This project consisted of an exterior projecting sign as well as a canopy sign. Even though there were a few issues during the installation process that required some last minute changes, we worked through them. The Design, Fabrication, and Installation of this project turned out Awesome! It felt gratifying to hear from the client and others that “The signs look like jewelry hanging off of the building” and “These are the nicest signs in the city.” It’s definitely a pleasure to work with a team who is so dedicated to excellence.

Certifications:

OSHA 30 and CPR Certified. Safety First!

How others would describe you:

Easy going, team player, hard worker

First paying job:

At the age of 13, I enjoyed mowing yards for $10 a yard.

Best advice ever received:

Nothing in life is free, but with hard work and dedication, anything is achievable.

Words to live by:

Give it your all!

Length of Service at IE:

since 2021

Favorite IE project and why:

Camden Atlantic – This was my first big new construction project here at IE. When I joined the team, we were already in design, and I was assigned to this project to get this moving forward into detailed drawing and fabrication with a very tight timeline. Our entire team was fabulous and very hard-working to have the entire sign package ready in time for their first big installation. We had an amazing install crew as well, that pushed forward to get everything installed. We had our own challenges with rush orders and last-minute requests, but in the end, it was worth it! This being my first project at IE – Camden Atlantic will always be dear to me. We are hoping to have this project wrapped up 100% by end of 2022.

 How would others describe you:

Human equivalent of a firecracker – loud, very high energy, and full of life

First paying job:

Junior Account Executive at a packaging design firm

Words to live by:

Be a dreamer, an explorer, a traveler, and a believer. Life is beautiful. I promise!

If you could see one movie again for the first time, what would it be and why?

The Guardian – it was just a beautiful movie!

Anything else about yourself that you would like to share with our audience?

Futball obsessed – I play, watch, read and love this sport! (It’s Futball – not soccer!)

What year did you start working for Skyline/IE?

2024

First paying job:

Exxon USA

Where would you be right now if you had zero obligations and money didn’t matter?

Traveling and Sight seeing

How many years of total professional experience do you have?

25

What year did you start working for Skyline/IE?

2019

First paying job:

My parents cabinet shop

Best Advice ever received:

Treat others how you would like to be treated

What was the first concert you ever experienced? Or what concert would you like to go to?

Incubus

Words to live by:

A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance

What is your favorite place to eat in Houston?

Dim sum king

What is your fondest childhood memory?

Going camping with my immediate and extended family

What is your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

Long Beach, California (The LBC!)

What’s the top thing on your bucket list?

Go to Japan to eat everything and anything

How many years of total professional experience do you have?

12

What year did you start working for Skyline/IE?

2019

How would others describe you?

Nerdy, with just a hint of snark.

First paying job:

Picture Framer

Best Advice ever received:

Never get into an argument with someone who types faster than you.

What was the first concert you ever experienced? Or what concert would you like to go to?

Andy Gibb – Shadow Dancing Tour – 1978

Words to live by:

Today is the yesterday you worried about tomorrow.

What is your favorite place to eat in Houston?

Lazy Dog, naturally…

Where would you be right now if you had zero obligations and money didn’t matter?

Honestly? Home, watching movies with my dogs.

If you could see one movie again for the first time, what would it be and why?

Avengers: Endgame on opening night – would love to experience that electricity just one more time.

What is your fondest childhood memory?

Wrapping presents on Christmas Eve with my mom.

Anything else about yourself that you would like to share with our audience?

I firmly believe that Dottie dropped the ball on purpose. I will die on that hill.

What book did you read that changed your life the most?

Something Wicked This Way Comes

If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose and why?

Steven Spielberg – who wouldn’t want to be their hero for a day??

What is your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

The Grand Canyon

What’s the top thing on your bucket list?

Going on a Mediterranean Cruise.

How many years of total professional experience do you have?

14

What year did you start working for Skyline/IE?

2024

What is your favorite Skyline/IE project and why?

I enjoy getting to work with Camden on their New Hope Housing projects. These projects are large and are a variety of indoor, outdoor, emergency, and wayfinding signage. Providing beautiful and long lasting signage to individuals who are in need of assistance is a good feeling.

Please list your professional affiliations:

Greater Houston Sign Association, Greater Houston Manufacturers Association, Texas Sign Association, International Sign Association.

How would others describe you?

As a coach. I am always teaching and mentoring those in my circle of influence.

First paying job:

At 13 years old I earned $10 per bike that I assembled in a Wal Mart attic space.

Best Advice ever received:

My dad told me at a young age, “Son always do your best, whatever the situation.” Following those words have never failed me.

What was the first concert you ever experienced? Or what concert would you like to go to?

My sister took me to see Hall & Oates when I was 13. They had released their H20 album and the big hit from that album was Maneater.

Words to live by:

Try, just try. The worst that could happen is you learn something.

What is your favorite place to eat in Houston?

Pappasitos.

Where would you be right now if you had zero obligations and money didn’t matter?

Either helping out at my church, or at a gym working out.

If you could see one movie again for the first time, what would it be and why?

Rocky. I think seeing it for the first time at the age I am at now, I would have a better appreciation of the story.

If you could change places with anyone in the world, who would it be and why?

Noah Lyles. It would be awesome to compete in a running race on a world stage against the fastest people on Earth.

What is your fondest childhood memory?

Helping my dad work on our farm or on our investment properties.

Anything else about yourself that you would like to share with our audience?

I believe in the power of prayer.

If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be?

Financial investments

What book did you read that changed your life the most?

The Bible

If you could meet any historical figure, who would you choose and why?

Joseph, the husband to Mary, the mother of Jesus. As a father, I have always related to Joseph. There is not much about him in the bible and I would like to know more about him.

What is your favorite place you’ve ever visited?

London, England and the surrounding countryside.

What is your fondest childhood memory?

The time I spent with my father.

What’s the top thing on your bucket list?

To walk the Camino de Santiago

How many years of total professional experience do you have?

32