Five Questions

5ONE WHO INSPIRES YOU? I would have to say my mother. She has always been my inspiration. Coming from a single parent family, she worked sometimes two and three jobs to provide for me and my brother. She taught us to keep our faith strong in God and work hard and love one another and always see the good in everyone.

TWO WHAT IS OWENSBORO DOING RIGHT? WHAT DO WE NEED TO WORK ON? Owensboro has a lot to offer a family with its low cost of living and its small hometown feel and great schools. The Owensboro area is also a great place for entrepreneurship. Owensboro is positioned for future growth and expansion across the city. Owensboro needs to work on and invest in social infrastructure of the inner city as well as rural areas of those who live below the poverty line. We continue to see so many people struggling just to put food on the table and basic necessities to live.

THREE WHAT LEGACY ARE YOU HOPING TO LEAVE THROUGH YOUR WORK AND VOLUNTEERISM?

I would like to leave a legacy that says I was a person who dedicated himself to service to others above all else. A person of faith and love for people and a person who was passionate about helping those in need.

FOUR WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT?

I believe my greatest accomplishment has to be my US Naval career of 30 years of service to my country. This is truly at the top of my list. My career in the US Navy took me all over the world to many countries and I learned about many cultures and people. I loved it!

FIVE WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUNG LEADERS?

I would say be humble and support the people around you.

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