Growing up in Connecticut, I never imagined moving to New Jersey full-time and making daily trips to New York City to work in a Hospital. My five years in the military following my high school graduation were a direct result of my disciplined upbringing. After leaving the military, I worked in the oil, magazine, audiovisual, and HVAC businesses. Still, nothing has been more fulfilling than working in the healthcare industry, where I can support the local community. I am in a leadership post because of my combined experiences.