David Solomon

Hometown: Lexington, KY

Favorite Sports Team: Kentucky Wildcats and Denver Broncos

I want 30 seconds in an elevator with: This is a very easy answer! I wish I could have 30 seconds in an elevator with my father, Bernard “Bunny” Solomon. He passed when I was 17 years old and every day I live to make him proud of me.

Where do you work most frequently—home, office, road? I balance work and home; however, I am a creature who enjoys human interactions. So, it is safe to say that I prefer to be around my staff as often as possible.

Favorite place you’ve ever visited? White Fish, Montana Skiing! Nothing is more unique than skiing a moonlight run covered in fog balls, and the trees make you feel like you’re skiing through maze walls covered in snow, 100 feet high. Amazing experience!

TV intro you won’t skip? “Cheers.” The greatest theme song in TV history!

Pickleball or tennis? Tennis. I believe in tradition, and tennis is a sport that requires incredible dedication and work to master.

My best ideas come when… I am completely relaxed. Early in the morning, when the house is quiet, my ideas flow through me. My friends, family and staff will agree since I have a tendency of emailing or texting way too early!

My biggest irrational phobia: I realize that sharks are not the enemy and we are more likely to drown in our own bathtub than be attacked by a shark. However, after the most terrifying movie, “Jaws,” I have never been comfortable swimming in deep water. The fact is, for me, “We’re going to need a bigger boat!”

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