Last year, midway through the summer tourist season, my wife, Leona, and I were speaking with one of our guest. Being the owner of a small roadside Motel has emboldened us to meet new people, while learning a great deal about other […]
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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Last year, midway through the summer tourist season, my wife, Leona, and I were speaking with one of our guest. Being the owner of a small roadside Motel has emboldened us to meet new people, while learning a great deal about other […]
As my daughters and I were preparing to leave the house for a day of school and work I noticed that my nine year old; Lilli had dressed up a little more formal than normal. Adorned in a beautiful white and gold […]
Growing up in the midwestern United States, I was taught to be a mans man, working hard, respecting everyone, and ultimately placing God first, family second, and work and everything else flowing from there. My father routinely taught me to get back […]