I moved to Hudson nearly 6 years ago from Blacksburg, Virginia (originally I grew up in Maryland) when my work relocated operations to Boston. Truth be told, I didn’t know about anything Hudson when I was looking to move to Massachusetts. I was recommended Hudson by the bartender at one of my favorite Blacksburg restaurants. He told me that he grew up in Hudson and if I loved Blacksburg, VA, I would love Hudson. Weeks later, my wife and I flew up to Massachusetts to find a place to live. He was right. We fell in love with Hudson. He was a little nervous when we told him later that we took his advice and finalized plans to move here, but he shouldn’t have been. Hudson was and is the right town for us. 

After receiving my PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Tech (I also have BS in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech), I helped build a global company in the biofabrication and lab automation space from 2016-2022. I managed colleagues globally in the USA, Sweden, and Japan, led development of products on the cutting edge of biomedical research, and managed relationships with customers and collaborators on every continent. I am currently building my own company in the lab automation and AI space. 

In Hudson, I have actively pursued ways to become more involved in the town. I am on both the Conservation Commission and the Historical Commission. I lead volunteer efforts and help with initiatives to improve our conservation lands such as Danforth Falls Conservation Area, I work with organizations that support causes I am passionate about, and I enjoy participating in the local darts leagues. I have met many great people in Hudson across many cross-sections of town life. 

Something to know about me is that I always want figure out how things can be done better. Maybe that is the engineer in me, but that also drives me throughout life. I have been fortunate to visit many countries in my professional career, and I’ve used these opportunities to learn something new about their societies. Something that stuck with me during my visits to Japan is their core societal belief in that you should always “leave something how you found it, or in better shape”. I hope to make Hudson a better place, and my actions reflect that. Whether it is leading volunteers to remove invasive plants from Danforth Falls Conservation Land every Saturday (when there isn’t snow on the ground), pushing along Hudson history educational projects, or getting involved in causes when I believe my skills and knowledge help inform residential initiatives, I always aim to back up my words with actions. 

I would have not been successful in my roles without my ability compromise. For every decision you must listen to stakeholders, consider diverse viewpoints, propose a solution, and implement a solution that works for all parties within the constraints set forth. There are many challenges facing Hudson in the years ahead and new challenges which will emerge over time. Hudson has grown and evolved throughout its history, we must find the path forward that benefits the whole community, improves our quality life, puts us on a path for financial sustainability, and not sacrifice the things that make Hudson a great place to live and work.