Work: Account Executive/Business Development at Royer & Shutts Commercial Interiors
Education: Texas Christian University
Family: Wife, Adelaide Royer; daughter, Shirley Royer (2.5 years old); daughter “Baby Royer” (due Feb. 4)
Pets: Izzy and Honey, miniature Dachshunds
Hobbies: Fly fishing, golf, outdoors, anything to do with cars
Causes: Children and education – scholarship and mentorship
Motto: Work Hard. Play Hard. Respect Everyone. Never Stop Learning.
Favorite Quote:
“Where there is no guidance the people fall, but in abundance of counselors there is victory.” -Proverbs 11:14
“Great minds discuss ideas, average ones discuss events, and small minds discuss people.”-Eleanor Roosevelt
Favorite Movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Book: Keep it local – Same Kind of Different As Me by Denver Moore and Ron Hall
Favorite Music Genre: Anything with a good beat and good lyrics
Favorite Art Style: I appreciate the passion of the artist more than the art itself. I can't commit to a style.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii
Greatest Moment in Your Life: Cliché, but very true: No. 1 - March 20, 2010, at 5:30 p.m.: the moment my wife came into view on our wedding day. No. 2 - March 22, 2014, at 3:17 a.m., when my daughter, Shirley Ann Royer, was placed in my arms.
What do you think about your generation? I think a lot of things. I think we are misunderstood by some of the previous generations. I think we are struggling to discover our true potential at times, as neither the standards of past generations or social media habits of the under-20s make complete sense. But I know we have and will continue to change the landscape of business and what it means to be successful. I would describe our generation as excited about opportunity, encouraged by others' successes, and open to working together to get things accomplished.
Strongest Character Trait: The ability to connect with people, genuinely. I love people. I sell furniture, but I am in the relationship business, and from my perspective, that comes with making lots of friends and keeping them long after they become clients.
Important Life Lessons Learned: As a young child: Shake hands with a firm grip, look people in the eye and have fun. As a teenager: Hold doors open for everyone, especially women; own your mistakes immediately, make adjustments, move on and don't make the same one twice. As an adult: Honesty, integrity, communication with everyone, especially those closest to you, even when it is uncomfortable or difficult.
