Hometown: Campton New Hampshire
Place of birth: Buffalo New York
College: Keene State College
Nickname: Smitty
Funny fact: I had a “rat-tail” in high school.
Dream: Become an inventor and develop some of my million dollar ideas.
Proudest moment: The birth of our children
Biggest challenge: Being a parent
A perfect day: Breakfast on our beach up at camp. Lunch would be grandma’s grinders. Afternoon of swimming with the kids followed by fishing as a family.
My first job: Working as a research helper for the US Forest Service. Ninth grade.
Indulgence: Making my special cheese fondue, and a nice Bordeaux to share with my wife.
Favorite movie: Fandango
Favorite song: “Making Pies” by Patty Griffin
My life: Blessed, but going by too fast.
My morning: sipping coffee on the swing hanging from the maple tree, watching the dogs frolic.
Only at Hyde…can you expect someone to answer you honestly when you ask; “how’s it going?”