Drew Alcazar is the CEO and President of Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions. The company is headquartered in Scottsdale. This year, the event returns to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick this January 16-20. Read more about Drew Alcazar…
Hometown: Colorado
First job: I was a magician at Zezzo’s Magic Castle at the Foothills Fashion Mall. It allowed me to buy my first car – 1970 Mustang Mach 1.
Favorite AZ restaurant: Chris Bianco’s Pizzeria Bianco. The absolute best Caprese on planet earth!
Person who has impacted your life the most: My wife and partner—Josephine. She inspires the strength to work hard every day for our family.
Your biggest accomplishment in your eyes: Being the grandfather that mine was to me for my grandkids. Teaching them all to ski and drive a stick shift car!
The biggest obstacle you have overcome: The tent disaster of 2010.
Someone who inspires you: Donald Trump – he never lets the “haters” get him down.
Favorite quote: “Broke is a state of mind. A temporary lack of funds can always be corrected!”
Advice to someone pursuing a career path in what you do: Entrepreneurialism requires two key ingredients: insanity and tenacity. Have both in abundance and throw in a little naïveté!
What you think makes someone fabulous: Integrity. And knowing you can depend on them. Always do what you say you’re gonna do.
Learn more about Drew and get your tickets for the upcoming auction at Russoandsteele.com.