Age: 32

Vice president of business development, Weiser Cos.

• Finds and coordinates new projects and development opportunities for a commercial and retail real estate development company.

Community involvement

• Member of the board of directors, North Charleston Women’s and Children’s Center.
• Member, Charleston County Council.
• Chairman, County Council Committee on Economic Development.
• Member, Charleston County Council Administration/Rules Committee.
• Member, Charleston County Council Recycling/Solid Waste Committee.
• Member, Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments.
• Member, Charleston Area Transportation Study Committee.

Best career advice you’ve ever been given: To follow my conscience in all decisions and to always work with people that I like. If you like the people you work with, there will be trust in the group and there will be a better and more productive atmosphere.

Books on your nightstand: Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy; Raising the Hunley by Brian Hicks and Schuyler Kropf.

Favorite music artist or musical genre: I love all music. Country, rock and hip-hop.

Favorite restaurant: Sweatman’s BBQ in Eutawville.

Best stress reliever: Playing golf or being out on the boat.

People you would like to meet: Tiger Woods, Tony Stewart.

Favorite vacation spot: Hawks Cay Resort, Duck Key, Fla.

First job: Sweeping the shop and parts room at my father and grandfather’s paint and body shop.