I've been all-in on my career since I walked into my first class at Penn State.  With my eyes wide open, I invested an incredible amount of time and made tradeoffs to advance my career and achieve a moderate level of success.  I have no regrets, but after nearly 40 years, it's time for something different.  Easier said than done given my personality.  Building companies, pursuing deals, and working the daily grind is all-consuming and addictive at times.  I knew if I was going to successfully disconnect, I needed a harsh transition--something that would immediately and completely remove me from my “normal”.  Rip the band-aid right off.  No looking back.  This very clear requirement coupled with my passion for endurance events made a cross-country bike trek a natural choice for what I'm calling my flash transition.

There are some other very important drivers.

I'm also pedaling to raise funds for and awareness of Type 1 diabetes.  Our daughter Lexie was diagnosed with this awful disease when she was 8 months.  She's 25 now.  It's impacted nearly every aspect of her life.  Tens of thousands of finger prick blood tests and insulin shots, constant dietary vigilance, and the specter of the long-term impacts of this monster takes an incredible physical and mental toll.  She's as brave as anyone I know, and I'm so incredibly proud of her.  This video gives you a window into her world. If you're able, my family would be very grateful for any donations to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to support our cause.  We’re kicking in the first $2,000 and matching the next $2,000 in hopes of raising $20,000. Thanks.