part and help to accomplish that change, then I would love to be able to do that. As far as the members go, keep supporting the association. Give to the MADA PAC. Give to the NADA PAC. We need to put our money where our mouth is and help Marty, our association and NADA protect the franchise system. How do you manage to balance your professional responsibilities with your personal life? I still spend a lot of time at the dealership, but would like more time away. Overall, I think I have a pretty good balance. I have people I trust in place, so when I’m not here, I can be away without having to worry about how things are running. I’m a little bit different than a lot of car dealers, maybe a whole lot different. I just want to live a comfortable life and give back. I want to be able to have peace in my life; it’s not about chasing the dollar all the time. Buying another store, or doing this and doing that at the expense of my health or my family relationships is not worth it. At the end of the day, when you’re gone, people don’t remember what you had. They remember how you made them feel. That’s what’s important. I try to get to know all of my employees on a personal level. They’re not just a number to me; they’re an asset. Please tell us about your family. I will have been married to my wife, Brenda, for 42 years this November. We have two daughters: Kristy and Holly. They’re both married, and like I said, one of my sons-in-law works for me, the other is in the ministry. My oldest daughter lives about 10 minutes from me and has my two granddaughters. My youngest daughter lives in Birmingham with my two grandsons. It’s been said that grandchildren fill a hole in your heart you never knew you had. That is so true. 22
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