While relaxing following a long, pretty much uneventful day, a year or so ago, my wife and I began conversing as we often do about our children. It was then that she enlightened me into what would become a point of […]
Retired Sheriff, Richard Stephens has spent a lifetime serving the people of the communities he lives and works within. Not known for shying away from challenges, Richard has filled numerous roles throughout his thirty-year career in Law Enforcement including Detentions Officer, Shift Supervisor, Patrol, Investigations, Swat commander, Training. Mayor, Program Director, County Sheriff, Consultant, Academy Instructor, and Liaison. Richard obtained his master's degree in management and leadership in 2012 from Liberty University out of Lynchburg Virginia and has lead teams of men and woman through a wide variety of incidents including: The Columbine High School Shooting aftermath, Multiple natural disasters including floods, Ice storms, and tornados. Additionally, Richard, the father of three, has learned to view his experiences as a parent, and the lessons learned as steppingstones to overcoming obstacles and fully reaping the rewards of life.
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While relaxing following a long, pretty much uneventful day, a year or so ago, my wife and I began conversing as we often do about our children. It was then that she enlightened me into what would become a point of […]
Some of my most vivid holiday memories surround garland laced sanctuaries and candle lit services in the small rural churches I had grown accustomed to attending. Singing the hymns of the season while fantasizing about the true reason, a child sent […]
As the sun rose above the horizon this morning it was apparent that the new day brought with it a moderate amount of stress spilling forth from not only the holiday season but likewise the normal day to day responsibilities, we as […]