Work: Guitar player for Green River Ordinance, owner/partner – 6th Ave Homes, owner/partner – BREWED
Education: Texas Christian University
Family: Melissa Ice, executive director of The NET; daughter, Roosevelt Pearl, 10 months old
Pets: Oliver – 8-year-old Maltipoo
Hobbies: Photography, spearfishing, building things, good whiskey and good conversation, philosophy and theology
Causes: The Net
Motto: Don't be afraid to take risks and dream big dreams. You only get one shot at life; make it count and do what you love!
Favorite Quote: “Fame, pleasure, and riches are but husks and ashes in contrast with the boundless and abiding joy of working with God for the fulfillment of his eternal plans.” – David Phillips
Favorite Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean
Favorite Book: Desiring God by John Piper; The Count of Monte Cristo by Dumas
Favorite Music Genre: Classic Rock or Classic Country
Favorite Art Style: Modern. Rothko is my favorite artist.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Akumal, Mexico
Greatest Moment in Your Life: The day my wife said “I do” and playing Red Rocks in front of 20,000 people
What do you think about your generation? We are a generation of people not afraid to dream. We are not content to just get a paycheck. We want purpose and meaning behind what we do. We want to matter, and we want what we do to matter. There must be an answer to the “Why?” behind the work that we do. We are a generation craving authenticity. Our generation wants local products, goods, and things, which is why there is such a big movement for local food, products, craft beer, etc. We want real things made by real people.
We are a generation that cares about our city. The generation before us fled out to the suburbs. My generation has fled back into the heart of the city and has revitalized neighborhoods. We love urban living. Walkability. Sustainability.
We are a generation that cares. We are passionate about serving and about loving and knowing our neighbors. We are a generation that loves community. We would rather work in a crowded coffee shop than in an isolated office.
We are a generation that likes to create and innovate. We would rather express ourselves and find purpose and value in what we do over just getting a paycheck. We need to do things that matter and are worthwhile.
We are generation that loves media, music and movies. We consume all of these at crazy levels. But at the same time, we are a generation jaded by advertising and distrustful of the man. We are leery of corporate America and even our political system and process. We want real tangible and authenticity. We are hesitant and leery of shiny and flashy.
We are a generation that loves to do things and go places. We love style and aesthetics. We spend money and energy pursuing recreation and having fun. We would rather have an experience and fun life than a big house and new car.
Strongest Character Trait: My determination. I love knocking down doors and chasing down dreams. I love figuring out how to make something work and overcoming challenges.
Important Life Lessons Learned: Chase your dreams, and don't be afraid to take risks. If you don't know how to do something, figure it out. Or fake it until you make it. You get one shot at life, and it's too short to not take the risk to do something beautiful. Do what inspires you and what you love to do.
