don’t like to talk about all of it because it’s done for me. I am blessed, and the opportunity to quietly give back is just that – an opportunity. You are a well-known sports car enthusiast. Describe your all-time favorite vehicle (it can be one you’ve owned or something on your wish list). What are you driving now? My next car will always be my favorite! Right now, I am driving an Enzo Ferrari. Sebring International Raceway is the birthplace of American endurance racing. Originating from a WWII B-17 training base known as Hendricks Field, Sebring has been the home of the legendary 12-hour endurance race since 1952. The 3.74-mile circuit is considered the world’s most demanding road course. Your name is on the International Raceway’s Paddock. Tell us a bit about that. That has an interesting back-story. It’s well-known that I love cars. I am also close with the NASCAR family who owns the Sebring raceway. They approached me with the opportunity to become a more significant partner. It fit. It made sense. It’s cars. We give 500 tickets away every year for the 12hour race. It’s been a really fun thing to do. Again, it’s providing people with an experience. Your name is also on the performing arts center at the South Florida State College. Do you have a personal interest in the arts? We do a lot with schools. We’re big on providing educational opportunities, but you have to have arts. The arts are important. They have a long history of bringing people together and increasing our understanding of others. The performing arts center at the College was just another way to give back, but it’s more personal than business. It’s a legacy to my family. That performing arts center will be there long after I am not here. It’s a source of tremendous pride. I have friends there. It’s pretty cool when I am out and about, and I overhear someone talking about taking classes there. The performing arts center is the thing I am most proud of because it impacts and builds a community. Tell us about your family. I have three daughters, ages 21 to 26. They are all here in Central Florida in various stages of school. All three are focused on the arts, so there’s no succession plan. I want them to do what they love. Life is too short not to. What is your favorite way to spend your free time? Any unusual hobbies? I don’t have a lot of free time; I’m always doing something. For me, it all comes back to people and opportunities. I don’t have hobbies. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, and I am trying to learn golf. I like to build businesses, people and communities. I am a thinker with ideas. I am around wealth, but I am not really impressed by wealth. I am excited about the cars, and I love sharing that excitement with others. In my excitement, I fear that I don’t come off as humble as I feel. There have been some recent changes with your business. Tell us about that. What does the future hold? Our pending partnership with LMP will open up opportunities to expand our brand in other markets. They are a great group of people and I am excited to work with them. I love this industry and the future looks bright. Pub Yr 2 | Issue 4 33 CFADA.ORG
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