Since time with my large Irish and Italian family usually involves food, and work involves a lot of sitting at a desk, I love to stay as active as possible. Whether it’s taking our dogs for a walk, going for a run or lifting weights, staying active is a big part of my life.

My family is very involved with a charity called Just Live in Wisconsin. Its mission is mental health awareness and suicide prevention, causes that are very near and dear to us. Our goal is to help create an environment where mental illness is understood and treated just like any other illness, and that people suffering from it can readily receive the assistance that they need.