Executive Answers

TOM ED BOOTH

COMMUNITY MARKET PRESIDENT, U.S. BANK “Two things stick out: One is I started walking more and taking care of myself physically. I find it really has helped center me mentally through the grind and isolation that COVID-19 created. Also, maybe I’m just more aware of nature from the additional walking, but I can’t remember a more beautiful spring in Kentucky than 2021. Second, I keep a mask in my pocket at all times. I have been fully vaccinated but out of respect for any worker, public servant, or gathering I want to make sure and protect and put at ease anyone that may be vulnerable. I feel like it is a responsibility to respect other people’s safety.”

JACOB CALL

MASTER DISTILLER, GREEN RIVER DISTILLING CO. “The constant use of hand sanitizer. I’m also much more appreciative of face-toface meetings.”

ON THE RECORD EXECUTIVE ANSWERS

What is a new practice you started during the pandemic that you have incorporated into your life and plan to continue?

FATHER LARRY HOSTETTER

PRESIDENT, BRESCIA UNIVERSITY “During the pandemic I’ve become more aware of the importance of mental health for our employees. We created several opportunities for our employees to find support in each other and from outside professionals. This need will continue beyond the pandemic and I intend to make it a permanent part of our institutional culture. As Chief Executive I’ve also gained an appreciation of the importance of mental health for myself and how it impacts my ability to be a good leader.” JOANNA SHAKE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GREEN RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT “In March 2020, I started walking 4 to 5 miles daily. I don’t own a treadmill so I lace up and hit the greenbelt or my neighborhood sidewalks every day. I’ve really embraced the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv and have strolled the streets in every crazy weather element. I have also discovered a love of podcasts (I highly recommend Revisionist History and How to Be Amazing.) I complete an episode each day as I enjoy the outdoors and log my 10,000 steps. It’s truly one of the highlights of my daily routine.”

COMMISSIONER MARK CASTLEN

CITY OF OWENSBORO “Sanitize my hands often and carry sanitizer with me. Getting my restaurant food to go.”