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President/CEO. Owner of Safeworx Safety Solutions, LLC.
Tell me about your work:
What is the best part of your job?
I am blessed to have a wonderful team of people to work with. My job is made much easier due to their dedication and support.
What is the hardest?
The stress of owning a business and having so many peoples livelihoods depend on the decisions you make can be taxing.
Is there anything new on the horizon?
We are continuing to diversify our business with new services and product lines. We recently became a distributor for several safety related products.
What’s one leadership skill you feel everyone must learn?
The ability to listen. Listen to others ideas, comments, critiques. Absorb what you hear and utilize the information heard to make you and your business better.
Tell me about yourself:
As a child, what did you see yourself doing as a career?
In my early childhood, I dreamed of being a fighter pilot. In my pre-teen years I always thought it would be amazing to be a surgeon. Didn’t turn out to be either.
What was your very first job?
Long before I was of legal age to work, I worked at a crawfish pond. Oh the memories. When I was able to legally obtain a job, I worked in retail while going to school.
What time do you wake up and how do you start your day?
Way too early. If I do get a full night’s sleep, I am usually up by 4:30-5:00. I start my day by getting myself dressed for work then I fix breakfast for my children before heading out the door around 6:15. I travel between my Houma office, Broussard office, and multiple client sites throughout the week.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
What’s that? When I do have time, I enjoy hunting, woodworking, and fishing.
What type of music do you listen to?
Majority of time it is Country. When I’m doing yardwork or working in my workshop it is classic rock or 80’s hairband music.
Favorites/This or that:
Favorite food:
Steak- medium rare.
Favorite vacation spot:
Destin has been our family’s go to spot. Hawaii is my favorite.
How do you like your coffee?
Straight and way too much of it.
Chocolate or vanilla ice cream?
Chocolate
Pen or pencil?
Normally pen
Early bird or night owl?
Early bird during the week. After we put the kids to bed, once I lie down in bed it doesn’t take me long to start snoring. Unfortunately, the sleep doesn’t last. I wake at all hours of the night. •
