Q&A

1. What’s your proudest accomplishment at MBP so far?

My proudest accomplishment has been being involved with the establishment of the CCPS New Schools Program. We began supporting this initiative back in 2016 with just two people: Brian Haskins and I. Since then, we have successfully managed the construction and delivery of 15 schools, along with supporting various major maintenance initiatives totaling about $500M. This program has served as an excellent training ground for the development of many MBP team members. What we have been able to deliver to CCPS and Chesterfield County through this program has been exceptional. I am very proud to be a part of it, and even prouder of the growth that MBP team members have experienced by being involved in this initiative.

2. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?

I think that would have to be skydiving. My son had always wanted to go skydiving, so when he turned 18, he wanted me to go with him. I begrudgingly agreed. (Mind you, I’m afraid of heights!) Needless to say, we made it back to terra-ferma in one piece. It was a great experience, which I have now done twice. Shout out to Skydive Orange.

3. What’s your hidden talent or party trick?

I know how to juggle. Juggling was actually a mandated activity in my 9th-grade PE class. When I was younger, I could juggle a variety of items: bowling ball pins, rings, tennis balls, etc. The hand-eye coordination is getting more difficult in my more “senior” years.

4. What’s a sport or activity you love watching or playing?

I enjoy watching racing and soccer. Growing up, I played a lot of soccer, and our family was big into soccer, with both of our children playing travel soccer for the Richmond Strikers. A few years ago, I was still playing in the adult indoor soccer league. On the weekends, we can be found watching soccer matches. In my younger days, I used to race cars, and I was a licensed SCCA race car driver. I have driven at the following tracks: Virginia International Raceway-VIR (VA), Summit Point (WVA), Lime Rock (CT), Laguna Seca (CA), Mont Tremblant (Canada). Also, I have attended a go-kart racing school in Oxnard, CA, and done some drag racing in Waterford, CT. I enjoy watching NASCAR, but I really enjoy watching racing on road and off-road courses on the weekends.

5. What’s one skill or quality you believe is key to success in your field?

I believe that there isn’t just one skill or quality that contributes to a person’s success, particularly in my field. For me, two key qualities stand out: integrity and hard work. Integrity is incredibly important; it’s about doing the right thing when no one is watching and having the courage to do what’s right, even when it’s difficult. Coupling integrity with hard work is essential—going the extra mile when the job needs to get done. This means putting in that extra hour after work or on weekends, or helping a team member with an initiative to make a positive impact. Taking the time to go above and beyond while consistently doing what’s right for the project and the Team Members has been the cornerstone of my success here at MBP.