What is your favorite hangout, and why?
During the summertime, I enjoy spending time in nature and by the river. In the wintertime, I enjoy watching, playing or coaching basketball.
Tell us something not many people know about you.
I am engaged to an incredible woman and we are expecting our first baby this October.
What keeps you here?
My family, friends and business opportunities.
Where would we find you on Sunday mornings?
In a local gym, playing basketball or getting people out on the river.
What is your favorite virtue?
Honesty.
What profession, other than your own, would you like to attempt, and why?
A college basketball coach, because of my love for basketball and because of my desire to inspire young athletes.
Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here and why?
My Dad, Russ Chapman, left home at a young age, traveled the country with the carnival, settled in New Paltz and started a business from scratch. With little-to-no help, he created his own success.
What qualities do you admire most in others?
Kindness, compassion, empathy.
What is your idea of happiness?
Spending time with family and friends, having a nice house, a good income and a couple of extra bucks in my pocket.
What is your idea of misery?
Having no one to share the good times with. Having no goals or purpose. Believing that there is more bad in the world than good.
What talent do you wish you had been given?
The ability to play a musical instrument.
What is your main fault?
Wanting to please everyone.
What is your favorite motto?
“The purpose in life is a life of purpose.”
If you could create your own superhero, what would his/her name be, and why?
Truth-Man. His superhero power would be to make people tell the truth. Even politicians.
