Why Values Beat Shortcuts
I believe success without integrity is failure in disguise. My career, my company, and my book are all rooted in one idea: do right by people, and the results will follow.
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My Story
I grew up in San Pedro, California, in a neighborhood where opportunity didn't exactly knock; it had to be chased. Section 8 housing shaped my early years, and the Boys & Girls Club and mentors taught me that character is more important than circumstance.
From a young age, I saw the difference between landlords who treated people as a line item and those who treated them with dignity. That lesson stayed with me. I didn't know it then, but it would shape my entire approach to leadership and business.
The path wasn't straight. I worked odd jobs, DJ'd late nights, and navigated some of the same challenges I now work to help others avoid. Mentors like George Mayer, a Holocaust survivor turned business leader, showed me what it means to lead with compassion and integrity. Eventually, I found myself in property management, first as a side job, then as a calling.
some Key Moments
Grew up in San Pedro, active in the Boys & Girls Club, learning resilience and community responsibility.
Studied business and public administration; worked with youth while learning leadership and problem-solving.
Met Lauren, my future wife and partner in both life and business, while working at the Boys & Girls Club.
Took on managing a 250-unit portfolio, learning hands-on what ethical, detail-driven management looks like.
Partnered with George Mayer, modernized operations, expanded services, and grew into a values-driven market leader.
Lauren and I purchased the company, committing to a bold vision: operational excellence, community impact, and giving 50% of net profits to causes we believe in.
I’m proof that your beginnings don’t define your ceiling. With the right values and consistent action, you can build something that matters for yourself, your family, and your community.
What I Believe
Tenants, clients, team members, and communities deserve respect and transparency.
Doing the right thing is never optional.
Treat every property as if it’s your own, and every decision as if your name is on it.
Build something that lasts and benefits future generations.
