I am a native Southern Californian, and my long-time passion is travel; I love seeing new places, experiencing new foods and cultures, and it is how I met my wife, Deena, while visiting Portland, Oregon in 2012. I am also an avid runner, and Deena and our Corgi, Oshie, make for the best fans when I compete in no less than four half-marathons every year. Philanthropy and giving back to our community are at the core of my life’s work, and I strongly believe that through the arts, education, and building a collaborate community, we can build a brighter future for tomorrow.