I taught with him when he was a student instructor in college. Very competent and very fair to his students. Every one he sent me for a checkride was well prepared. A very through guy. Have spoken to some guys who kept in touch with and worked with him over the years, all very positive, not surprising.
He learned from a real hardass who was an excellent pilot. So yeah, if you show up, do the job and follow the rules, I'd expect he'll be a great guy to work for. And yeah, he's a very good stick and rudder man.
Hit the "stupid" switch or the fool button and you get what you bargain for.