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Quick recap on an amazing day with my little brother at Pack Away Hunger with Big Brothers Big Sisters yesterday! Together, we packed 10,368 meals, feeding over 1,700 families. Nothing beats the joy of giving back to our community. Excited for more events ahead! 🌟🤝 And of course, we treated ourselves to some well-deserved ice cream afterward! 🍦 #volunteer #CommunityLove #PackHunger #IceCreamReward"

Want to see how Marsh McLennan Agency colleagues are making a difference in the community? Check out the latest Community Impact Report to learn about some of the ways my colleagues made a positive impact in 2023. #Volunteerism #CommunityOutreach

Want to see how my Marsh McLennan Agency colleagues are making a difference in the community? Check out the latest Community Impact Report to learn about some of the ways my colleagues made a positive impact in 2023. #Volunteerism #CommunityOutreach

Want to see how my Marsh McLennan Agency colleagues are making a difference in the community? Check out the latest Community Impact Report to learn about some of the ways my colleagues made a positive impact in 2023. #Volunteerism #CommunityOutreach

Today felt like the perfect time to jump back into LinkedIn. The last 10-12 months have been quite a journey both personally and professionally. This post isn't meant to relive the last year but to encourage everyone that when your life is turned upside down unexpectedly, it can lead to wonderful outcomes. I found through prayer, reflection, and unwavering support from friends and family, what was initially something extraordinarily difficult became a true blessing. Some will notice I have a "gap" in my work history now. About 4 months. 4 months to jettison a lot of baggage, get my mind and body back to neutral (thank you Brendan Ferns for recommending Getting to Neutral by Trevor Moawad), and to dream again. 4 months to reconnect with my wife and start to make decisions that are focused on me and my family first, not what a job might dictate or require. Call it a gap or a sabbatical or whatever you'd like; I knew in order to be the best for my family and for wherever I chose to go professionally, I had to reset. In October of 2023 I got to meet with some of the team at Grubb Ventures. I wasn't sure if I was ready to come off the sidelines yet. Was I mentally ready? Did I complete my "factory reset?" A few things were clear that were critical to me: 1. The leaders truly cared about the people there. It wasn't lip service or just some core value splattered on a wall. 2. They believed the company was ready to make smart, strategic changes in response to recent growth (I like leading through change believe or not). 3. Grubb cares about the community they live and work in. I joined Grubb as its CFO in November (I know I'm late posting about it). And today we sorted and packed eggs at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC. We did it together. Just like we do each day at the office. I'm so thankful to the team at Grubb for choosing me. I'm grateful to everyone who supported me this last year, especially my wife and family. And while I know God doesn't ever have to reveal His plan for me, I'm blessed that He continues to orient my steps.

At Pena4, giving back to the community is part of our tradition. Learn about our initiatives and how we're making a positive impact: https://hubs.la/Q02F77vF0 #GivingBack #Pena4

Want to see how my Marsh McLennan Agency colleagues are making a difference in the community? Check out the latest Community Impact Report to learn about some of the ways my colleagues made a positive impact in 2023. #Volunteerism #CommunityOutreach

Want to see how my Marsh McLennan Agency colleagues are making a difference in the community? Check out the latest Community Impact Report to learn about some of the ways my colleagues made a positive impact in 2023. #Volunteerism #CommunityOutreach

Want to see how my Marsh McLennan Agency colleagues are making a difference in the community? Check out the latest Community Impact Report to learn about some of the ways my colleagues made a positive impact in 2023. #Volunteerism #CommunityOutreach

Want to see how my Marsh McLennan Agency colleagues are making a difference in the community? Check out the latest Community Impact Report to learn about some of the ways my colleagues made a positive impact in 2023. #Volunteerism #CommunityOutreach