Education
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology | 1978

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Accounting Requirements for CPA Exam | 1983

Career advice
Always do the “right” thing. Follow your values.

First Job
ADETS – Alcohol and Drug Education Traffic School. I was a teacher.

Person you most admire
I admire teachers who can teach our children, especially now. I admire writers who weave stories to capture our imaginations and/or our hearts. I also admire leaders who can bring teams together to find a better answer than any one side could ever envision on their own.

Goal yet to be achieved
Lead an effort to change the lives of others for the better. I want to leave this world having contributed to making it a better place.

Most influential book
“Confessions of a Radical Industrialist: Profits, People, Purpose — Doing Business by Respecting the Earth,” by Ray Anderson.

Person you would most like to meet
Hillary Clinton

Favorite vacation spot
Crested Butte, Colorado

How long have you been in the construction industry?
20+ years (No way am I giving my age away.)

What inspired you to pursue a career in construction?
A twist and a turn. What kept me there was Bob Street’s belief in the power and good of people.