Current occupation: Assistant Vice President and Commercial Lender at Honor Bank.
How long have you been a Rotarian? I started getting involved with Rotary almost six years ago. I’ve been a member of our club for just over three years now.
What made you interested in joining Rotary? I came as a guest for a few presentations and started to learn how deeply the club believes in service above self. I distinctly remember Dale Chilcote’s presentation on Christmas baskets – a program where Rotarians donate both money and time to shop for and distribute Christmas gifts to families in need. I was blown away with the impact this club has on our region, and I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of.
What do you love the most about rotary? Whatever your gifts or talents, Rotary has a way to leverage everyone’s unique qualities to maximize good works in our region and beyond. I also love that rotary has a global aspect that allows us to see beyond the four walls.
What has been your favorite program or volunteer opportunity with rotary to participate in? If I had to pick one, it would likely be Christmas Baskets as I had mentioned above. I vividly remember the first time I went shopping for and delivered presents to a local family. I met the dad in their garage and after unloading the gifts with him, he teared up and gave me a huge hug. He told me it had been years since his little girls had a “real” Christmas. It was a moving experience.
What keeps you with rotary? The relationships I’ve built with the people in the club. It’s hard to find another dynamic organization where you can build the kind of bonds you can through rotary.
What are you currently reading? The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown.
What are you currently watching? My wife and I are watching several different documentaries on South Korea. We’d like to plan a trip there soon!
What is a fun fact about you? I recently started to get into fly fishing, and I’m hooked!
We are always looking for new members to join us. At the Rotary Club of TC, all are welcome. For more info or to join rotary, visit: https://www.traversecityrotary.org/
