I graduated from Roger Williams on a Sunday, and began working at Adler’s the following day. My intention was to work the summer of 1977, and then make up a resume and look for a job. 45 years later, I’ve changed my career goal to retiring someday, and never have made up a resume.
With my cousin and business partner Marc Adler, we have transformed our family business, which was founded by our grandfather in 1919. We changed the business from an army/navy, work clothes and hardware retailer, to a high-end design center featuring decorative hardware, fabrics, wallpapers, window treatments and paint, along with traditional hardware. One of my proudest career achievements was being part of the team that founded C2 Paint. www.C2 Paint.com
Outside of work, I recently gave up my lifelong dream of being the starting second baseman for the Boston Red Sox. I’m an avid cook, and love going on morning runs in Pawtuxet Village, and taking photos along the way. I get up at 4:13 every morning to care for my five cats before I go on my runs.
In 2021, I had my first photo exhibit, “Traveling In Place.” All of the net proceeds for that exhibit were donated to The Village Common of Rhode Island.