My grandparents instilled in me that hard work and determination are keys to your success. I think the students need to learn that in the school system.

I want to give the small businesses and local merchants better business strategies by teaching their workers how to improve customer service and promote a positive image in the workplace. By having the luncheon business owners and their employees won't lose a whole day of work.

I want to reorganize and revitalize the strategies of the chamber. I want to focus on working together with the city to bring a positive teamwork approach to all that we do.

This is what we'll do, we'll just put it all behind us and play some football.

We now believe that this situation is more permanent in nature and we must reduce our U.S. manufacturing capacity accordingly and utilize only our most modern facilities to be competitive.

I am very appreciative the members thought enough of me to make me their president.