What is your job title at Scottish Rite? I am a security officer. What is the most fulfilling part of your job? I ensure that everyone is safe and the hospital is protected. What made you choose a career in health care? I honestly didn’t know too much about the “civilian workforce,” as we called it in the military. However, I learned quickly about Scottish Rite and the uniqueness of it. What is something unique you get to do in your position? Sometimes, I fill in for the Director of Security and give the orientation brief to the new staff members at Scottish Rite. What’s your favorite thing to do outside of work? I like to go jogging and watch classic movies. Do you have any hidden talents? I was told that I might be artsy because of the Godzilla pumpkin display I submitted for Halloween. Where are you from, and what brought you to DFW? I was born in Ecuador, and in 1969, I went to New York. I joined the U.S. Marines in 1979. After various deployments and changes in duty stations, I ended up in Texas and retired from the Marines in 2001. If you could travel to anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? I would go to Japan. I enjoy their culture and the politeness of their people. If you had to pick one meal to eat for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? I choose ceviche. It comes with various seafood, like fish, shrimp, octopus and clams. It also has limes, lemons and pico de gallo. It’s awesome and delicious. What movie do you think everyone should watch at least once? “The Song of Bernadette,” which is a black and white film from 1943. It stars Jennifer Jones, and she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for this movie. What was the first concert you attended? When I was a 12-year-old, my father and mother took me to see two orchestras that are originally from Ecuador. I saw Don Medardo Y Sus Players and Los Jokers. I remember it all like it was yesterday. Favorite DFW hidden gem? Big Shucks Oyster Bar. If you were to have a movie based on your life, which actress/actor would you choose to play your character? Raphael Martos What is some advice you would give your younger self, OR what’s the best piece of advice you’ve received? My advice is to consider who is giving the advice. Over time, I’ve received plenty — some good, some bad. I’ve kept the advice I found helpful and chosen to not use the advice that didn’t work for me.