My history is derived from the cultural basket of Tampa's Cuban, Spanish, and Italian ancestry. As a third generation Tampeño, I was born into a family with rich cultural traditions, including ancestors who, through hard labor, helped make Tampa becomes known as "Cigar City".

I have become a feverish trailblazer who embraces nature, sports, and an active lifestyle (marathons...yes please!), and am a proud vegetarian committed to a healthy life and a sustainable, humane food system.

I'm dedicated, high-intensity, and have a complete passion for my practice, but am really a fun-loving character who doesn't take himself too seriously most of the time, and who feeds off of interactions with a diverse array of people.

Most importantly, I am a lucky man who has been blessed with a beautiful wife, loving parents, remarkable friends, and Gabriel, the most special gift from God.