Howdy! I'm Kevin, a lifelong learner who helps organizations thrive by blending employee engagement, professional development, and technology integration. Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, I've lived 3/4 of my life in Texas, but am currently working to relocate somewhere new. I'm working on a doctorate in education administration for the next couple of years. If you see the furry guy in my pictures, his name is Howdy!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I enjoy experiencing destinations from a local's perspective, to see and live the real city not just hotels and tourist traps. I've also had some extremely rewarding experiences when opening my home to strangers.

Interests

• dogs
• live music
• hiking
• camping
• craft beer
• star trek
• museums
• higher education
• college football

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Music: Polyphia, Avett Brothers, Sturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell, Billy Talent, ZZ Top, Eminem, The Beatles, and most anything on the radio from the 60's to the 00's, and most anything not on the radio from the 00's to 10's, after which I probably have never heard of it.

Favorite Movies & Television: Star Trek, Bullitt, Office Space, Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, Cruel Intentions, Always Sunny, Man on Fire, Black Mirror, Across the Universe, August Rush, Ed (NBC), What Dreams May Come, The Sopranos, Shrinking, Breaking Bad, The Holiday, and Jet Li movies

Books: Mostly Non-Fiction, what I've read lately is The 4 Hour Workweek, Tools of Titans, Switch, Made to Stick, The Leaership Challenge, What the CEO Wants You to Know, Crucial Conversations, Smarter Faster Better. Enjoyed The Kings of Big Spring by Bryan Mealer, which was set just east of where I currently live. Killers of the Flower Moon, Wild, Bill Bryson, Kurt Vonnegut.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Not something that I necessarily have done, but that happened to me. This two-minute video played in front of a crowd of 105,000 people at a college football game and made me feel extremely proud:
https://youtu.be/EwqI_Tacnf4?si=e0u94zJBDLrLxU9i

I love being a tour guide and I have had two occasions where I have had the pleasure of giving a college campus tour to men who had not been back on campus for decades. Having them see how things have changed and advanced was amazing, and I was able to plan a special surprise for each.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can provide groceries, help clean, perform minor repairs, and/or fix computers and networks.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States