An Unforeseen Destiny

"I know that the time I spent working with my grandfather and other farmers in the area instilled in me the work ethic I have today," he said. "My grandfather taught me the value of a dollar, a good work ethic, and how important family is."

His parents were, and continue to be, great influences on his personal life and his career. "My dad is still a boy at heart. I don't know anyone that does not want to be around him. He taught me how to laugh," he said. His mother taught him, at an early age, right from wrong.