I am a strategy program manager at Rockwell Automation and a native to Northeast Ohio.  As a competitive distance runner in high school, I logged countless miles on the Metroparks trails.  What I didn’t realize then was how fortunate I was to have access to so many scenic trails and how much impact they had on me.  My wife, Leah, and I now live in Sagamore Hills, and we enjoy walking and hiking in the Metroparks and Cuyahoga Valley National Park.  I am a fitness enthusiast and believe having access to ample parks and greenspace is crucial to the health of our community.  Furthermore, I believe West Creek’s mission to conserve natural lands and restore habitats is part of our duty as humans to be good stewards of the environment for future generations and for the wildlife with which we share our planet.  I am proud to serve on West Creek’s board where I can do my part to make Northeast Ohio a model community for others to emulate.