I am a native of New Market where I graduated from Linganore High in 2000. I went to York College ’05, then Hood College where I completed the MBA program in 2011. I enjoy coaching youth sports through the LOUYAA organization where I have founded the Triathlon team in 2020 due to my love of exercise. I have recently started a handyman / remodeling company, Hart Home Solutions LLC, focusing on serving the Frederick County area with a specialty in home sale preparation services and home repairs. My career has taken me all over the world performing construction and construction management in the Army and with large corporations including Bechtel, US Silica, Westinghouse and others.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have three children who are the highlight of my life, Madelyn, Drew & Brody.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I enjoy managing projects from the initial phone call through completion ensuring customer satisfaction with the work performed. I aspire to provide the best small construction services in the area.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I have lived in New Market since 1993 when my parents moved there from Silver Spring, MD.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
I enjoy meeting all my customers and discussing our professional lives and giving back to the community, I can’t pick just one.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Explore the world, get off the electronics, and give back to the community.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Travel to foreign countries and backpack.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
My favorite thing about where we live is I can get out on my bike and travel the whole county on weekend mornings, going from city, to rural, to suburb all on one ride.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I hope to be the largest handyman / remodeling company in the Frederick County region in 10 years, giving my sons a company to take over.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am super analytical and constantly think through ideas strategically before taking action.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Bailey Island, Maine
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
I like June, it is warm but not horribly hot. I enjoy Christmas to give gifts, I like Memorial day to ride and think about life.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
I would rate rock climbing as the best sport a 10 out of 10.
Q: What person, event or experience has made the greatest impact or inspiration in your life?
My grandmother, who gave everything to help others.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Eddie Vedder to talk about music and passion of life and charity. I’d take him to the Roast House Pub.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, Christmas, Grandparents
