Age: 40
Hometown: Johnston, R.I.
Current Residence: Cumberland, R.I.
Occupation: Airline Gate Agent
3 Words to Describe You: Competitive, funny, loving
Why do you want to be part of Survivor?: I’m a total city boy, I have never been an outdoors type. I want to show my three young kids that you can get out of your comfort zone, take chances and still succeed. I want to prove to myself that I can push myself like I never have before and came out on top.
What’s one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game?: I think working at the airport has prepared me for the game of Survivor. At the end of the day, Survivor is a huge social game. At the airport, I socialized with people from all over the globe every day! The airport is also full of chaos, so this has kind of made me immune to it. Survivor chaos to me is just another busy Friday at the airport!
Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? Boston Rob because he’s from the New England area and is a Sox fan like myself. He carries himself with this swagger of not caring what others think about him which is exactly how I am! I will play with a mix of Tony and Joe. I’ll play a loyal game like Joe when it comes to relationships. I’d throw some manipulation game playing like how Tony played!
What will you value in an alliance partner? I will value someone who is an open book to me, not someone who acts shady at times. I value someone who will shoot down my name when talked about from others to vote out.
Favorite hobbies: Coaching my sons’ sports teams (baseball, football, soccer). Traveling with my family, game night with my buddies, karaoke, videoing podcasts and video editing, spending family time with my wife and kids.
Pet Peeves: Miserable people, bad hygiene (bad breath), the pouring of soda (I have no clue why!).
What is the accomplishment you are most proud of?: Helping to create my three children. I have always wanted kids and have always wanted to be a daddy. Being a dad is the best thing in the world and I would never change it!
What is something we would never know from looking at you?: I am a huge reality TV junkie. I watch Real Housewives, Traitors, Love Island, MTV’s The Challenge. If it’s reality, I’ve probably watched it. I guess I just like peeping into people’s lives from my couch.
Who in your life is your biggest inspiration and why?: My father is my biggest inspiration because when we were little he worked 2-3 jobs to make sure me and my sister were set. He built me into the strong-minded man I am today!
Why will you be the Sole Survivor? I will be the Sole Survivor because I feel like I can be a social chameleon in the game. I can fit into any crowd due to my life experience.