Family: My wife Lisa, my daughter Ella, and my son Mikey.

Any pets? My dog Bama.

How did you meet your wife? We went to middle school together, and we actually went to the eighth grade dance together.

How long have you lived in Newtown? 41 years, just about all my life. I was born and raised here. I moved away for just a few years but came back.

Work: I own Value Waste, a dumpster rental company. I also own Botsford Local Farm, where we raise beef cattle.

Are you an active member of any clubs, organizations, and/or communities of faith? I have been coaching youth football and youth basketball for the last eight years. I volunteered as a fireman in Botsford for 20 years, and I gave that up when my kids started to play sports. I hope to go back to the fire department once the kids are on their own.

What did you want to be when you grew up? I’ve always wanted to be a truck driver. I love trucks.

If you could spend the day with one person, living or deceased, who would you choose and why? My friend Paul, who passed away over ten years now. I would love to spend the day with him. My dad passed too, and while I would love to spend time with Paul again, I would also love for my dad to spend a day with my family.

Favorite TV shows? At night me and my wife try to watch a show or two together if we can find the time. I love Yellowstone and Tulsa King, and I’ve started a series called Billions.

Favorite actors? I love to laugh. I love comedies, so guys like Adam Sandler and Will Ferrell, along those lines.

What is your proudest accomplishment? My children. They are both doing ten times better than I ever did. I’m very proud of both of them and where they’re at.

What was the most recent movie you saw in the theater? The latest Minions movie, with my daughter, last year. We do not go to the movie theater often, with Netflix and other stuff at home, but she did want to see that so we did.

Favorite music genre? Country. I really like a lot of music though — classic rock is also a favorite — and I always have music playing.

Favorite musical performers? Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs.

What was the most recent concert you went to? I saw Walker Hayes at Bridgeport Arena. It was the first concert I’d been to in like 20 years, and it was an awesome night.

Do you have a favorite travel destination? My family loves New Hampshire. We go often; we have family there. We also traveled to Lake George recently. We’d love to go to the Caribbean, but there’s not much time to do something like that when you’re running a farm.

Favorite food? Steak or pizza.

Favorite color? Blue.

Favorite season? Summer.

What is your favorite thing about Newtown? The small town feel still, and the people.

Do you have a personal credo? If you eat all the cake, you’ll choke. A friend of mine told me this, and I use this not only in business but also in life. It means share the wealth. It’s not all about you. Sometimes you gain way more when you share the good things.