Areas of Expertise

Footwear Design
Brand Building
Footwear Development
People Development

Creating is my life.

Footwear, brands, product, vibes, environments, cocktails… I’m a sucker for the details.

For me, it will always be about the process. A thorough and solid process is the foundation of everything I create. My process revolves heavily around research, conceptualization, and ample inspiration. I’m most frequently inspired by my own lineage.

Shoemaking is in my blood. My grandfather was a shoemaker from Sicily, who immigrated to the US in the early 1900’s and set up shop in New York. For over 50 years he hand made shoes, bags and small leather goods for the people of his community. I take great pride in carrying on his legacy of this rich craft while I strive to innovate, create and grow more with every opportunity.

I value self-starters. I value disruptors. I value independent thought…but I also value teamwork, collaboration and feedback. I have learned over the years that having the ability to listen and accept constructive criticism leads to necessary course correcting that gives you the ability to achieve greatness.