Gene came to Sandias Executive Search with more than 25 years' experience in retail sales and management, having recruited and trained some of the best managers in the field. His experience includes nine years in one of the largest home improvement store chains in the country and 15 years in the supermarket industry.

Gene was born and raised in Illinois. He enjoyed 15 years in Indiana before making New Mexico his home in 2012. Gene has been married for more than 15 years to the love of his life, Carissa. They have three children and two dogs. Gene enjoys hiking, golfing, traveling with his family and volunteering at his daughter's school and his church.