I have lent my expertise to a variety of organizations and groups as a volunteer, board member, panelist, lecturer, speaker and keynote speaker. My published articles have appeared in books, magazines, newspapers and trade journals, in English and Spanish, on a variety of subjects from business ethics to Y2K to the efficient use of water. I lived the better part of my childhood in East Cobb, Georgia but moved around a lot. I have lived in Roswell, Georgia, USA since 2001. Prior to starting Southern Sprinkler Systems in 2000, I served in the U.S. Navy and later worked for a number of multinational businesses and law firms including BellSouth, Coca-Cola and Smith, Gambrell & Russell.I am the proud father of two amazing souls, Grace Rose (19) and Amelia Maria “Mellie” (16). When not working I enjoy spending quality with my children on their many activities (Scouting, band, school), travel, the wine industry, genealogy, the great outdoors and volunteering with a number of local, state, national and international organizations. Together with my children we started a non-profit called Klaasical Music.