For my wife, Regina, whose love and support provides the foundation as our dreams are pursued.

My children, Francesca, Andrew, and Peter John (PJ), who remind me each day of the joy of being a dad. Dream big and great things will happen!

My late father, Gerard, who taught me the insurance business and the importance of integrity.

My mother, always excited to hear my dreams and ambitions, no matter how outrageous, encouraging all the way to always reach for the stars.

Terry, my brother and business partner. A great pilot, captain, and navigator in business, in the air, and on the seas.

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