Alumni Spotlight

Why did your family choose Kennedy for your education? 
It was an easy choice.  I wanted to strive for excellence in my education while continuing to focus on my faith.  Kennedy was an easy choice for me as a young man because it enabled me to achieve both of these standards.

What is your favorite Kennedy memory?  
Art class with Mrs. Binko and Mrs. Thorne.  I created so many things I never thought I could do in those classes.  It was awesome to create something out of nothing while not knowing it was even possible to begin with.   

Did you have a teacher or class that was a major influence on you?  
Yes, Mrs. Frye had a major influence on my life.  She spent a ton of extra time with me helping me in math.  I think of her very often and appreciate all the time she spent with me.  It helped me to achieve awards in some of the math classes I took and that was a great feeling.

Education/Professional Experience:
I attended Youngstown State University for a time and I also hold a Certificate in Oil and Gas Management through CTU, accredited by Texas A and M University.  

What career did you choose and tell us a little bit about how you got there.  
Growing up I had worked with my family in many of their business ventures.  One area I loved was oil and gas exploration.  I naturally started at the bottom working my way through high school and after I graduated high school I began working in many areas of the oil and gas business.  I started my own oil and gas exploration and development company in 2012 and as time progressed I partnered with several folks who shared the same passion I had for the business.  The oil and gas business is very rewarding because of all the things I get to work with on a daily basis.  Working with the earth and the environment is the most rewarding thing about my career.  

What accomplishment are you most proud of?  
Working to fund our own drilling programs locally and seeing great returns on those programs.

What is a specific piece of advice you would give to a Kennedy senior?  
When I went to JFK I was always told I could be myself and was capable of anything.  I took that to heart and by the time I graduated it was ingrained into my mind.  Do not let anyone ever tell you that something is impossible or that you cannot achieve something.  I still know to this day that I can do anything and I tell my employees and my children this all the time.