Place of birth: Lancaster, N.H.
Age: 34
Year, make and model of your first car/truck: 1987 Chevy Cavalier coupe
Occupation: BDC director
Employer: Saint J Auto Group, St. Johnsbury, Vt.
What did you think you wanted to be when you grew up? Race car driver
How long have you worked in the auto industry? Six years
What do you drive now? 2009 Subaru Legacy Limited
Are you out at work? Yes
Was being gay ever an issue at any of your jobs? No
If so, how did you deal with it? It has always been well-received for the most part; if anything, I've allowed fellow employees to have a better understanding an acceptance of homosexuality.
If you had one piece of advice to give to a gay person wanting to work in the auto industry, what would it be? Do not be afraid to be yourself. Some will accept you for who you are, others may not, but it shouldn't keep you from being true to yourself. The others will either come around, or will learn to accept or tolerate it.
OK, here is the fun part: If you had $25,000 and had to buy a new car, what would it be and why? Chevrolet Camaro, because of its U.S. Heritage, and amazing styling. GM really got it right this time!
Same question but bigger budget$50,000: Audi S5 Coupe... Just an amazing car, love the styling, comfort and performance... For two straight years that's my been my number-one pick at both the Boston and Montreal auto shows!
If money were no object and you had to drive it every day: Probably the S5... That car seems to be quite satisfying. The exotics don't really appeal much to the Vermont life!
What is your favorite car of all time and why? Well of all the cars I've owned, it would be my 2000 Nissan Maxima SE with leather and a 5-speed.. just a absolutely great car, and wish today that I kept it when it had 150K on it and still ran strong!
If your car/truck could talk, what would it say about you? That I know how to respectfully push it's limits...
Finally, why do you want to be featured on Gaywheels.com? I like to show off ;- ) ... Seriously, though, I feel that it is important for other gays to know that there are family, friends and allies all around us, in every industry, even up here in the middle of nowhere in Vermont!
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