Married to my beautiful wife named Amanda. We have 2 wonderful boys, Palmer 9 (not a Junior) & Russell 7. We own 3 small restaurants, two in SeaIsland/St. Simons Island, Georgia & our new one here in East Dallas, Palmer’s. Our family loves to travel & are into every sport imaginable.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do? Meeting the people I get to meet and trying to build something
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Shensei
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
1.5 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Brian Bailey
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Carmel California, it’s where I got married & just my favorite spot
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Ancient Aliens
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Have Faith
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Take my family to Europe
Q: What is your go-to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
De La Soul or Led Zeppelin
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Ours – haven’t been here long enough
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Bill Disque, We’d meet at Palmer’s, he was my sponsor in recovery for 16 years & tragically passed in 2021
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
East Dallas’ Family oriented feel & the people
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Right here
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
That I’m sober
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Carmel
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
March, thanksgiving December 27
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My wife Amanda & our family
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My wife Amanda & Chef John Belechak
Q: How do you ignite kindness in your community?
By being kind to others
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Roses & steak
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love peace happiness
