What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?

One thing that most people don’t know about me is that I have eight siblings. Growing up in a large family was chaotic but always exciting. When I was in seventh grade, my parents pulled all nine of us out of school in March to embark on a three-month trip exploring the United States. We traveled in a large RV and a VW Vanagon and camped out at KOA campgrounds along the way. It is still one of the most memorable trips of my life, and I can’t wait to do it with my own family. This country is amazing.

If you could bring back something from “old Nantucket” what would it be?

I would bring back several things that I miss: enjoying a Madaket Mystery during sunset at the old Westender; playing putt-putt golf at J.J. Clamps; and going to an authentic clambake on the beach organized by Spanky.

What’s a secret to the island that only a local like yourself would know?

A secret that some people might not know is that no matter how busy this island gets in the summer, you can always find an uncrowded and peaceful place to be. I have been here over thirty years and I am still finding new areas to explore with my wife, Leslie.

What is one of your favorite traditions at Nantucket Golf Club?

My favorite tradition at the Nantucket Golf Club is our annual Children’s Charity Classic in August. I am continually blown away by the generosity of our membership and the supporters of the Nantucket Golf Club Foundation. It’s for the kids!

The Nantucket Golf Club Foundation’s Nantucket Scholar program has had a transformative impact on so many students. Is there one in particular whose story illustrates the power of this opportunity?

I believe each scholar that the foundation has named since 2006 has their own unique story. They all illustrate the power of this opportunity simply because of the support the scholarship provides during and after their collegiate years. If I were to pick one scholar that resonates with me, it would be Kelsey Perkins. She was one of our very first scholars and is now the head nurse at the Nantucket High School.

Who have you been most awe-struck to see playing at the Club?

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What’s one golfing tip that you would give a beginner?

Take up tennis. Just kidding. Golf is not an easy sport to learn, but it is a sport that is so rewarding when even the smallest success is achieved. My advice would be to get out there. The more you play, the more you learn.

If you were put in charge with gathering a time capsule so that people 200 years from now would understand Nantucket, what three items would you put in it?

That’s a tough question. I find it hard to explain how special Nantucket is to people who have not been here or lived here. But if I was put in charge, the three items I would include in the time capsule would be a scallop shell, a map of the endless walking paths and beaches, and a model of a whaling ship.

If Nantucket had a currency, who would you elect to go on the one-dollar bill?

My vote would be Mr. Rogers. I was fortunate enough to meet him once on island and was so impressed with how genuine a person he was. He represents what I consider some of the most important human values: respect, kindness, integrity, and humility. And he loved Nantucket.