What is your favorite childhood memory?

Vacationing in Northern Wisconsin, Minocqua to be specific. Staying in a cabin on the water with the smell of pine trees and outboard engines. Trips to Bosacki’s Boat House for ice cream and toffee candy. Water skiing and exploring the bays and islands on the chain of lakes.

What TV show did you enjoy as a kid? Why?

77 Sunset Strip … always liked the West Coast, mountains and ocean. Bonanza was a close second. I liked Hoss and Little Joe.

What was your favorite toy or game?

Monopoly. I always wanted to acquire Park Avenue. As a little boy, I also had a battery powered outboard speed boat perfect for the bathtub.

What is the best thing you cook or bake?

Cinnamon coffee cake on Sunday mornings … served hot with plenty of melted butter and a cold glass of milk. I burn my tongue because I can’t wait for the cinnamon to cool.

What do you do “just for fun”?

Travel and golf. Saturday mornings at Farmers Market. Trying new restaurants. And exploring dealerships for the sports car of my dreams.

What work would you do if you weren’t in graphics?

California Dreamin’… loved Santa Barbara. Always dreamed of designing the interiors of yachts. I am fascinated by the fittings and the beautiful exotic woods and materials.

What is the most satisfying part of your job?

Watching our customers excitement upon seeing a final outcome well beyond their original requests.