MY STORY
About ME
I love investing, entrepreneurship and scaling companies. I was 12 when I made my first investment in the stock market. I was in college when I purchased my first real estate investments. Today I spend my time running Alturas, a holding company that owns and manages over 1 million square feet of real estate, runs multiple operating companies and makes investments in numerous other businesses.
Being an entrepreneur came naturally for me. I have always struggled with authority. I am wired to do things my own way, and I hate anything “conventional” or “status quo”. I constantly look for better ways of doing things in all aspects of my life.
As I think about the lessons that have influenced my life most, resiliency immediately comes to mind. After my mother and sister died in a plane crash when I was 15, my father explained he expected me to use the experience as a springboard to living a life of impact instead of an excuse for mediocrity. I took his advice to heart to make the most of my life and push through adversity. I look forward to the “next hardest thing” in my life as I seek continual learning and growth.
I can also trace everything good in my life back to partnerships with others. In fact, I started life with my twin sister, who was born 9 minutes after me. As a twin, I got used to sharing, and having a built-in partner to do practically everything. I’ve started every business in partnership with someone else, and our growth comes through strategic partnerships. I have my hands in a lot of ventures only because I have strong operating partners.
My key partner in life is my wife, Kim. We grew up in the same neighborhood, and even attended preschool together at age 3 (we’re standing next to each other in the class photo). We have six amazing children and spend our spare time skiing, hiking, camping, whitewater rafting, fly-fishing and doing all types of activities together as a family from our hometown in Idaho.
MY CORE VALUES
PARTNERSHIP
Everything good in my life is done in collaboration with others. Together, we accomplish amazing amounts of work. I continually partner with others to create positive outcomes.
IMPACT
I seek to improve the lives of others by providing real value. I use my business as a means to an end to champion good causes, support charitable organizations and build up those around me.
GROWTH MINDSET
I want to be better everyday and push myself and those around me to a brighter future. It’s only day one around here, and we have limitless opportunities in front of us.
OWNERSHIP MENTALITY
PASSION
I love my life and I love what I do! I find joy in work and in play. I put everything I have into my priorities and never plan to stop building and creating.
FAMILY
Nothing is more important to me than family. No matter how busy life gets, they are my number one priority. Everything I do and everything I create is for them.