What is your vision for Knoxville 10 years from now?
Continued growth of all communities due to the area's natural assets - mountains, lakes, rivers and outdoor activities as well as the state’s overall business and entrepreneurial friendly ties and laws.
What is Knoxville's best kept secret?
This is simple…Ijams, Urban wilderness and the amazing hospitality community - restaurants, breweries and distilleries.
What would you do to strengthen Knoxville?
Continue to be part of the “open arms” concept of encouraging people to move here but also be part of the cultivation of “home grown” entrepreneurs and neighbors to stay in Knoxville and make it an even better place for the next generation.
What is your favorite Knoxville memory?
Selling programs at Neyland Stadium as a kid dreaming about how cool going to a game would be as an adult.
What is your favorite book or what book is currently on your nightstand?
The Infinite Game
What is the best advice you have received from a mentor, and who was that mentor?
Find the good in the worst situation…even if it isn’t in that exact moment, find the good at some point so you always remember the pain but you also always remember that good came from it. Chris Blanton
What advice would you give to your 16 year old self?
Breathe. Enjoy the feeling of running as fast and far as you can.
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