I have a small keychain on my spare key with a magnet. Outside of my home, I have a solar lamp that lights up the pathway, and the spare key is hidden in one of the lamps. The trick is that it's a random one in the pathway and not the closest one to the door. You don't need anything special for this setup, just a set of really good solar-powered lights that are not easy to pull out manually.
I've been a prosecutor for most of my career, and I've reviewed hundreds of burglary cases in Lackawanna County. Here's what I learned from the other side: thieves look for keys in the first 30 seconds, and they check every "clever" spot you're thinking of--fake rocks, planters, door ledges, under mats. The best outdoor hiding spot I've seen that actually worked? Inside a specific decorative lawn fixture that requires unscrewing--like those solar-powered pathway lights with a battery compartment, or a motion sensor light mounted 7-8 feet up that has a battery panel. Put a small waterproof container or magnetic holder inside. It takes tools and effort to access, and burglars won't bother because they're working on a clock. For valuables, never hide them outside long-term. I've seen cases where people stored cash in fake sprinkler heads or PVC pipe cleanout plugs buried in their yard--insurance won't cover that if it's stolen, and legally it becomes a nightmare to prove ownership. If you absolutely must, document everything with photos and serial numbers. One case stuck with me: a homeowner hid a key in their grill's propane tank housing. Burglar found it in under a minute because it was within arm's reach of the door. Distance matters--if you can reach your hiding spot from your doorstep, so can they. Shane Scanlon is a former Lackawanna County District Attorney with over 20 years of courtroom experience, now providing criminal defense and personal injury representation throughout Northeast Pennsylvania at Shane Scanlon Law.
I've painted hundreds of historic homes across Newport and Rhode Island since 2005, and I've noticed the best hiding spots are the ones that blend into maintenance features already on your property. One approach I've seen work well at coastal homes: inside a loose piece of cedar shake siding or behind a painted trim board that's slightly warped. You can carefully pull back a single shingle near ground level (not visible from the street), tuck a waterproof key holder behind it, and the natural wood movement keeps it secure but accessible. Another spot that's worked for several clients during exterior repainting projects is inside decorative trim elements like corner boards or water table trim pieces. We've installed small weatherproof containers behind ornamental brackets or corbels before repainting--painted over, they're completely invisible but the homeowner knows exactly which one lifts away. The paint actually helps seal it from moisture. The biggest mistake is hiding keys near obvious entry points like front porches or garage doors. Burglars check those first. Place your spare on a side elevation or back area where there's legitimate architectural detail to blend into. And whatever you choose, make sure it can handle our brutal New England winters and coastal humidity--I've seen too many cheap magnetic cases rust through or freeze solid. Douglas Smyth is the founder of Smyth Painting Company, serving Newport County and Rhode Island since 2005 with residential and commercial painting, restoration, and exterior services. His company specializes in historic home preservation and has worked on landmarks throughout the region. Visit smythpainting.com.
After 50+ years of AAA Home Services serving St. Louis homes, I've noticed something interesting during outdoor electrical work--your exterior outlet boxes and light fixture housings make surprisingly secure hiding spots. Take your porch light fixture: most have a gap between the mounting bracket and the wall where you can tape a waterproof bag with a spare key. It requires a screwdriver to access, which means casual thieves won't bother, but you can get to it in under a minute during an emergency. Here's my favorite professional trick: if you're installing an EV charging station or have outdoor electrical work done, ask your electrician to add a small weatherproof junction box in an inconspicuous spot along your foundation--maybe near your exterior outlets or behind landscaping. These boxes are designed to be weatherproof and secure, and they blend in perfectly because they look like legitimate electrical equipment. Cost is around $15-20 for the box, and most electricians can mount one in minutes during other service calls. The biggest mistake I see is people choosing hiding spots that require maintenance access. Don't put valuables near your HVAC condenser if you have seasonal service contracts--technicians need clear access to that equipment. Same goes for areas near water heater vents or electrical panels. Pick spots that won't be disturbed during routine home maintenance. One safety note from decades of electrical work: never hide anything inside actual electrical panels, breaker boxes, or active junction boxes. That's dangerous for you and any service technician who opens that panel expecting only electrical components. Dan Walsh leads AAA Home Services in delivering expert HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair throughout Greater St. Louis since 1970, with over 8,000 Google reviews reflecting their commitment to honest service. Visit www.aaastl.com
I've spent decades investigating crime scenes and prosecuting cases, including hundreds of burglary investigations during my time as a Deputy DA in Lackawanna County. What I learned is that thieves check the obvious spots first--fake rocks, above door frames, under mats--because they work those neighborhoods systematically. One method I saw work during a case involved a homeowner who used a small waterproof pill bottle buried beneath mulch at the base of a specific shrub (third one from the left corner). The key was that it looked like natural landscaping, not a hiding spot. Cost them maybe $3 at a pharmacy, and the burglar who hit four other houses on that street never found it. The biggest mistake I prosecuted people for? Hiding valuables in "clever" outdoor spots after posting vacation photos on social media. Your hidden key doesn't matter if someone knows you're gone for two weeks. I saw one case where the homeowner had a genuinely smart hiding spot (inside their grill's propane tank compartment), but they advertised their Disney trip on Facebook and got cleaned out anyway. Christopher Caputo is a Pennsylvania attorney with Caputo & Mariotti, bringing over 30 years of legal experience including nearly a decade as Deputy District Attorney prosecuting complex criminal cases in Lackawanna County. Visit caputomariotti.com.
I've spent over a decade maintaining properties across Greater Boston, and one thing I've noticed during spring cleanups and landscaping jobs is how often homeowners accidentally expose their hiding spots. The biggest lesson? Never hide keys near obvious entry points. I've seen countless fake rocks sitting three feet from the front door--it's the first place anyone looks. Here's what actually works: during irrigation system installations, we've had clients ask us to create a false sprinkler head along their property line. You can buy a dummy sprinkler head at any irrigation supply store for about $8, hollow it out, and plant it among your real heads in the lawn. It's weatherproof, looks completely functional, and nobody's checking every sprinkler in a row of six. Another spot I recommend from our hardscaping projects--underneath retaining wall cap stones. When we install walkways or patio walls, some homeowners have us leave one cap stone loose (but stable) near a side entrance. You can tuck a magnetic key holder to the underside. The stone looks mortared like the rest, weighs enough that wind won't move it, and it's positioned where you'd naturally rest your hand while walking up steps. The biggest mistake during yard work? Burying things directly in mulch beds without a waterproof container. I've seen keys rusted solid after one New England winter. If you're going the buried route, use a waterproof pill bottle or small Tupperware, mark the spot with a specific plant you'll remember, and bury it at least 4-6 inches deep so it doesn't surface during our seasonal cleanups. Tim DiAngelis is the owner of Lawn Care Plus, Inc., a full-service landscaping and property maintenance company based in Roslindale, Massachusetts, serving Greater Boston and Metro-West for over a decade. Visit lawncareplusma.com.
I'm going to approach this from an IT security angle rather than physical hiding spots--because honestly, the best "spare key" strategy is eliminating the need for one altogether. After 15+ years securing enterprise systems and now running Cyber Command, I've seen the physical security side of this go sideways too many times when clients get locked out or worse, when hidden keys become liability. Install a smart lock with backup codes stored in your password manager (like 1Password or Bitwis). Cost is $150-300, takes 20 minutes to install, and you can generate temporary access codes for family, dog walkers, or contractors that expire automatically. No physical key to hide, no magnetic box rusting out, no fake rock that screams "spare key here." I've walked clients through this dozens of times when they're modernizing their home security--it's the same zero-trust approach we use for business systems. For actual valuables like emergency cash, the smarter play is a small fireproof document safe bolted inside your home (like a SentrySafe) rather than hiding things outside where moisture, temperature swings, and findy risk are all working against you. We see this in business continuity planning all the time: the backup that's exposed to the elements is the backup that fails when you need it. Keep your failsafes in a controlled environment. If you absolutely must hide something outside, avoid anything that looks like it was designed to hide things. Burglars know about fake rocks, magnetic key boxes, and hollowed-out sprinkler heads--we've reviewed enough security camera footage after break-ins to see the patterns. Blend it into something legitimately functional and non-obvious to your property's layout. Reade Taylor is the Founder and CEO of Cyber Command, a Florida-based cybersecurity and IT services company. After building enterprise security systems at IBM Internet Security Systems, he now helps businesses eliminate single points of failure in their technology and security infrastructure. Visit cybercommand.com.
I run a medical clinic in Clearwater, and we constantly deal with patients locked out during emergencies--especially older patients on time-sensitive medications or peptides that need refrigeration. The spot I always recommend is inside your outdoor water spigot cover or hose bib insulation foam. You can cut a small slit in those foam covers (about $5 at hardware stores), slide a key in a small ziplock inside, and it's completely hidden but accessible in 10 seconds without tools. Another trick from managing a medical practice: if you have regular landscape maintenance like we do at the clinic, use a fake sprinkler head. These look identical to real ones, cost around $8-12 online, and you unscrew the top to access a waterproof compartment inside. Place it among your real sprinklers--landscapers will mow right around it without a second thought. The biggest mistake I see with my patients is hiding keys in spots that degrade with Florida humidity--anything fabric, hollow rocks that aren't truly waterproof, or magnetic boxes that rust onto your car after one rainy season. Always use a waterproof container first, then your hiding method second. Dr. Mo Cale is a board-certified physician and Medical Director of The Confidence Clinic in Clearwater, Florida, specializing in longevity medicine, hormone optimization, and peptide therapy. He also creates men's health content through Modern Dad Rx. www.myconfidenceclinic.com
I handle a lot of premises liability cases in Maine, and I've seen the aftermath when "hiding spots" go wrong--slips on garden decorations concealing keys, injuries from people reaching into drain pipes, and even constructive ownership disputes when maintenance people access property using hidden keys. From my cases, here's what actually works: a small waterproof container buried under your outdoor spigot's decorative rock base. The rocks are already there for drainage, it's a functional part of your home, and reaching for it doesn't require awkward positions that cause falls. I've never seen an injury case involving this setup because it's naturally at ground level and stable. Skip anything magnetic on your car or near metal vents--I've handled cases where people slipped reaching under vehicles or stretching to access high vent covers. Also avoid fake electrical boxes or plumbing unless they're identical to your existing setup; in Maine winters, people slip investigating "unusual" fixtures on properties. The biggest mistake? Telling too many people about your hiding spot. I worked a case where a tenant told a contractor about their hidden key, who told someone else, and that led to a whole legal mess about property access. Keep it simple, keep it low to the ground, and keep it to yourself. Peter Richard is a trial attorney at Garmey Law in Portland, Maine, focusing on personal injury litigation including slip and fall cases and premises liability matters. Visit garmeylaw.com.
I'm Jake Bunston--founder of Make Fencing in Melbourne. After 7+ years installing thousands of metres of fencing and gates across residential and commercial properties, I've learned a thing or two about property security and access points that most people overlook. Here's something I've done for my own place and suggested to clients during fence installs: inside a hollow fence post cap. Most aluminium or steel fence posts have decorative caps on top--unscrew one on a side boundary (not front-facing), drop a waterproof key container inside, and screw it back on. No one's checking your fence post tops, and it's completely weatherproof. I've seen clients use this on Colorbond fences where the posts are already powder-coated and sealed. Another spot that's worked brilliantly: behind a gate hinge cover plate. When we install custom gates, especially automated ones, there are often decorative or functional cover plates over the hinge mechanisms. Loosen two screws, tuck a magnetic key holder behind it, tighten it back up. It's accessible only to you, and burglars aren't dismantling your gate hardware to find keys. The metal-on-metal contact keeps magnetic holders secure even in Melbourne's wild weather swings. Biggest mistake I see? Hiding keys near the front entry or main gate latch--that's the first place anyone looks. Put your spare on a side fence section or back boundary where there's existing hardware to work with. And test it in summer and winter--some spots that work in dry weather fail when rain gets in or metal expands. Jake Bunston is the founder of Make Fencing, a Melbourne-based fencing company specialising in residential and commercial fencing, custom gates, and automated gate systems. With over 7 years of hands-on experience, Jake has built a reputation for quality craftsmanship and reliable service across Melbourne. Visit makefencing.com.au.
I've been in the insurance business since 1999, and I review homeowners claims across the Finger Lakes region regularly. The hiding spots that fail most often are the ones people think are clever--fake rocks, under doormats, above door frames. Burglars check those first, and we see it in claim reports constantly. Here's what actually works from our claims data: inside your outdoor electrical meter box (not touching any wires--just tape a key in a waterproof bag to the inside of the metal door). Most people don't even know these boxes open, and thieves won't mess with electrical equipment. You need a small flathead screwdriver to pop it open, which takes 15 seconds. For valuables like emergency cash, I've seen clients successfully use PVC pipe "cleanouts" in their yard drainage systems. Buy a PVC cap at any hardware store for $3, bury a short section of 4-inch PVC pipe vertically near your garden with just the threaded cap visible at ground level. It looks like legitimate drainage infrastructure, stays completely dry, and holds a decent amount. The biggest mistake is putting spare keys anywhere near your front door--79% of break-ins happen through front or back doors according to our underwriters' data. Place your hiding spot at least 20 feet away from any entry point. And never hide your only key outside; we've processed claims where people locked themselves out, retrieved their hidden key, then got burglarized later because they forgot to return it. Jeff Joseph is majority owner of Mitchell-Joseph Insurance Agency, a family-owned independent insurance business serving the Finger Lakes region since 1961. He's been helping clients protect their homes and understand their coverage since 1999. www.mitchelljoseph.com
I run a completely digital dental practice in Tribeca, and after going chartless and eliminating all paper systems, I've become obsessed with secure but accessible storage solutions. One trick I've used at my own home: get a small waterproof pill bottle or contact lens case, fill it with silica gel packets, add your spare key, then use marine epoxy to attach it inside your outdoor electrical meter box (the clear plastic cover that your utility company accesses). It's weatherproof, hidden in plain sight, and utility workers won't touch anything inside since they only read the meter through the glass. The pro move is color-matching. I painted my pill bottle the same gray as the meter housing using rustoleum spray paint. Cost me $8 total and took 15 minutes. Nobody's opening your meter box to snoop around, but if they do, a gray container blends completely with the background. Common mistake: people hide keys near the door they open up. That's backwards. Hide your key on the opposite side of your house from your main entry, even if it means a 20-second walk around. Burglars check near the door they want to open. Dr. Nina Izhaky is a dentist in Tribeca, NYC, where she runs a state-of-the-art, completely digital dental practice focused on modern systems and eliminating outdated processes. Visit tribecadentalstudio.com.
I've rewired hundreds of older Indianapolis homes, and I can tell you: most "clever" outdoor hiding spots fail because they ignore the electrical and moisture reality of your property. I've pulled apart fake outdoor outlets during inspections only to find soaked keys and corroded metal--water infiltration ruins everything. Here's what actually works from 20+ years in the field: **inside your outdoor electrical meter box**. Not the live meter itself--there's a small weather-sealed compartment on most residential meter housings where the utility access panel sits. Wrap your spare key in electrical tape (creates a waterproof seal), then tuck it behind the metal clip on the interior side. I've installed and serviced hundreds of these boxes, and homeowners forget this space exists. Thieves check fake rocks and planters, but they're not opening your meter housing. **Pro tip from storm damage calls**: Skip anything attached to downspouts, gutters, or drainage areas. I've seen keys rust into useless lumps in under six months from central Indiana humidity. Also avoid magnetic boxes near your electrical panel or AC disconnect--techs like me access those regularly for service work, and it's awkward for everyone when we accidentally find your stash. The biggest mistake I see during electrical inspections? People hiding keys inside outdoor junction boxes or breaker enclosures that are *actually live*. That's dangerous and illegal. If you're touching anything electrical, call a licensed electrician first--those boxes aren't toys. **Clay Hamilton** is President of Grounded Solutions, a family-owned Indianapolis electrical contractor with over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial systems. Visit groundedin.com.
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I've spent years on job sites where homeowners worry about locking themselves out mid-project, so I've seen some genuinely clever hiding spots. One method that works surprisingly well--especially for rural properties--is inside an old well cap or pump housing cover. If you have a well system, these covers are already part of your property's infrastructure and no one thinks twice about them sitting there. We've had farm clients use empty livestock mineral feeders or fence post caps along their property line. You can unscrew a hollow fence post topper, drop a key inside a small waterproof container, and screw it back on. It blends perfectly because it's supposed to be there, and thieves aren't walking your fence line checking every post. The biggest mistake I see is people choosing spots near their main entry points. Your hiding place should require someone to walk around your property in a way that feels awkward or noticeable to neighbors. During our seasonal pump checkups, I've noticed the best hidden keys are the ones that make you take the long way around the house--near a back pump shed or behind outdoor utility equipment where you'd naturally have a reason to access anyway. Chelsey Christensen continues her family's four-generation legacy at Eaton Well Drilling and Pump Service, providing well drilling, pump installation, and water system solutions across Ohio since the 1940s. She's passionate about ensuring clean water access for future generations. Learn more at eatondrillingandpumpservice.com
After 30+ years in the trades working on homes across Kitsap County, I've seen what actually works and what gets people locked out. Here's what I rarely see mentioned: use your outdoor HVAC equipment. If you have a heat pump or AC condenser unit outside, there's usually a small gap between the unit and the concrete pad it sits on. Slide a waterproof key holder (the kind divers use) into that gap on the side facing your house. It's protected from weather, completely invisible unless you're doing maintenance, and thieves don't think to check there. Another spot that's worked for several of my customers: inside your outdoor electrical meter box. Not where the meter plugs in--that's utility property--but many meter boxes have a small dead space at the bottom or side. Tape a key inside a plastic bag to the interior wall of that box. It's technically your property, stays dry, and requires opening a utility box that most people assume is locked or off-limits. The biggest mistake I see is hiding keys near the door--under mats, above frames, in fake rocks within ten feet of the entrance. During our service calls, I've watched homeowners retrieve keys from these spots in under five seconds, which means a burglar can too. Whatever you choose needs to require walking around your property to a specific, less-obvious location. If your hiding spot is visible from the front door, it's not hidden enough. **Ernie Bogue is co-owner of West Sound Comfort Systems, a full-service home comfort company serving Kitsap County for over 30 years. His background in plumbing, hydronic heating, and HVAC has given him an inside look at how homes are really built--and where the hiding spots actually are. Visit westsoundcomfort.com**
After 20+ years doing home remodeling and restoration work, I've been inside hundreds of homes and seen every hiding spot imaginable. The problem with most of them is they're either obvious to burglars or create maintenance issues that'll cost you down the line. Here's what actually works: a fake sprinkler head near your real ones. You can buy hollow sprinkler head containers online for about $8-12. Screw it into your existing irrigation line area (doesn't need to be functional), and it looks completely natural. I've installed these for clients during landscape projects, and even I forget which one is fake when I come back months later. The key mistake I see homeowners make is hiding things in areas that need regular maintenance access--inside electrical meter boxes, under AC units, or in dryer vents. I've done storm restoration work where we had to rip apart damaged areas and found keys and cash that got destroyed simply because the homeowner forgot they were there. Your hiding spot should be somewhere that doesn't interfere with utilities or seasonal maintenance. One pro tip from actual break-in restorations I've handled: burglars check decorative rocks, fake dog poop, and those obvious key rocks within the first 30 seconds. They skip right over functional-looking irrigation equipment and builder-grade exterior fixtures because they blend into the home's systems. **JR Smith is the founder of H-Towne & Around Remodelers, bringing over 20 years of residential renovation and restoration experience to the Houston area. He also founded Guns To Hammers, a nonprofit providing ADA-compliant remodeling for wounded veterans. Visit h-towneremodelers.com**
Running Detroit Furnished Rentals with multiple properties, I've dealt with lockouts, property managers needing access during emergencies, and maintenance crews who show up when I'm across town. The worst was when a nurse guest got locked out at 2 AM between shifts--that taught me to have bulletproof backup systems. I mount a small weatherproof junction box on the side of the building near other utility boxes. The gray electrical-looking ones blend in perfectly with the industrial loft aesthetic of my properties. Inside, I use a combination lockbox that maintenance and trusted guests can access. In seven years, no one has messed with it because it looks like building infrastructure, not a hiding spot. For my own home, I drilled out a small section of mortar between bricks near my back entrance and created a recessed spot that holds a key wrapped in plastic. I color-matched the removable mortar plug so it's invisible unless you know exactly where to look--even I have to count bricks from the corner to find it. This beats magnetic key holders that fall off or fake rocks that scream "key inside." The real pro tip: never hide keys near the front door or in the first place someone would check. I see Airbnb hosts put lockboxes on front doorknobs all the time, and that's basically advertising "rental property" to anyone casing the neighborhood. Put your backup access point somewhere that requires walking around the property where neighbors can see someone snooping. **Sean Swain is the founder of Detroit Furnished Rentals LLC, providing short-term furnished rentals in Detroit after two decades in sales, transportation, and hospitality. Visit detroitfurnishedrentals.com**
After renovating over 1,000 homes in Minnesota and Florida, I've seen every hiding spot imaginable--and I've also seen what happens when homeowners get locked out during a remodel. Here's what actually works long-term in Florida's brutal heat and humidity. The best spot I recommend to clients is inside your outdoor electrical outlet box cover. Most homes have at least one GFCI outlet on the exterior that has a spring-loaded weatherproof cover. You can tape a spare key with waterproof tape to the inside of that cover--it stays bone dry, takes 5 seconds to access, and nobody thinks to look there. I did this at my own home in North Port and it's held up flawlessly for years. For valuables or cash, I tell homeowners to use a section of PVC pipe buried vertically near a fence post or under decorative rocks. Cut a 12-inch piece of 4-inch PVC, cap one end permanently with PVC cement, and use a screw-on cleanout cap for the top. Bury it so just the cap is flush with mulch or soil. We use this method on job sites to store small tools overnight--it's weatherproof, invisible, and you'd need to know exactly where to dig. The biggest mistake I see after two decades in construction? Magnetic key boxes under cars or near garage doors. Florida's heat makes the adhesive fail, and they fall off in driveways or parking lots. I've personally found three in clients' driveways before starting work. If you must use one, put it deep inside a wheel well, not underneath the frame. **Jeff Lexvold** is the owner of Tropic Renovations, a state-licensed contractor in Sarasota and Charlotte County, Florida, and the 2022 Business of the Year award winner from the Venice Chamber of Commerce. He's personally worked on over 1,000 home renovations across Minnesota and Florida. **www.tropicrenovations.com**
I've been designing and building hardscapes and outdoor features in Springfield, Ohio for over 15 years, and I've learned that the best hiding spots are ones that look like they serve a purpose. One spot nobody ever thinks to check is inside a landscaping timber or decorative post cap--the kind we use for retaining walls or fence posts. You can hollow out a post cap that sits on top of a 4x4, drop your spare key or cash inside, and pop it back on. We use these on nearly every fence and retaining wall project, and they're completely weatherproof and blend right in. Another option I finded while building outdoor kitchens is hiding valuables inside a fake outdoor outlet cover. You can buy weatherproof outlet boxes at any hardware store for under $5, mount it to your exterior wall near your patio or kitchen area, but don't wire it--just use it as a hollow container. It looks completely functional and maintenance workers will assume it's just another outdoor power source. I've installed dozens of real outlets on outdoor kitchen projects, and the fake ones are identical from the outside. The biggest mistake I see homeowners make is putting keys in obvious landscaping features like decorative rocks in flower beds. When we're doing landscape maintenance or installing new plantings, those stand out immediately because they don't settle into the soil like real rocks. Stick with spots that look like part of your home's actual structure--builder-grade fixtures that every house has. **BJ Hamilton is the owner and founder of Nature's Own Landscapes in Springfield, Ohio, specializing in custom hardscaping, outdoor kitchens, and landscape design since 2007. Visit naturesownlandscapes.com**
I've spent 15 years managing digital crises for high-profile clients, and I'll tell you what I've learned about physical security from their experiences: never hide anything where you'd naturally look first. When our clients face break-ins or security breaches, the common theme is that intruders check the obvious spots--fake rocks, under mats, above door frames--within 90 seconds. The best hiding spot I've seen came from a CEO client in Miami Beach who used a sprinkler head. He bought a fake sprinkler head container that screws onto an existing riser pipe in his irrigation system. It's completely weatherproof, requires specific knowledge to find, and blends perfectly because who examines individual sprinkler heads? Cost him $12 on Amazon. Here's the critical mistake: people hide keys but forget about their digital footprint. If you post vacation photos in real-time or check in at the airport, you're advertising an empty home. I've worked with executives whose homes were targeted specifically because their social media revealed travel patterns. Hide your keys smart, but also hide your schedule smarter. **John DeMarchi is the founder of Social Czars, providing crisis communications and reputation management for CEOs and VIPs since 2014. He holds degrees from Harvard and Syracuse and previously spent 15 years in corporate communications. Schedule a confidential consultation at socialczars.com**