Hello! I’m a military veteran, airline pilot, filmmaker, mountaineer, motivational speaker, and endurance athlete. Born in Lithuania under the Soviet Union, I immigrated to the U.S. as a child. At 18, I enlisted in the Air Force as a cook—and over the years, I rose to become a combat pilot flying KC-135s (Boeing 707) and now fly for the airlines. Along the way, I’ve run a dozen marathons, completed an Ironman 70.3, and climbed Mount Denali. My journey is a testament to turning adversity and survival into achievement.

Through it all, I’ve leaned into my passions—marathon running, snowboarding, and mountaineering—which have shaped my resilience and personal growth. Today, as a motivational speaker, I help others move from survival mode to thriving, transforming pain into purpose. I guide people to reconnect with their inner child, embrace adventure, and pursue life with authenticity and fearless passion.