the next five generations of family owners, who will hopefully choose to stay in our great state! If you had chosen a different path, what do you think you would be doing today? I honestly don’t know. All I’ve ever wanted to do is follow in my father’s and grandfather’s footsteps here at Red River. I’m too squeamish to be a doctor, and I dislike arguing too much to be a lawyer. Coming from North Louisiana, I think I could have ended up in timber or oil and gas, but there’s every chance I would have been a know-it-all barista. What advice would you give to other young people stepping into leadership roles in family dealerships? Get involved in your community! It doesn’t matter if it’s with your church, volunteering with a local charity, coaching youth sports or attending local functions — whatever you’re passionate about! Everything you give back creates a positive impact on your community, and you may find a new customer along the way! Let’s move to a few “lightning round” questions. Favorite TV show or movie to rewatch? I like old-school action movies: anything with Stallone, Schwarzenegger, Van Damme, etc. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” is required viewing every holiday season. Go-to karaoke song? It depends on how many drinks I’ve had, but probably “Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses. Your baseball walk-out song? “The Stroke” by Billy Squier for the early innings, and “Funkytown” after the seventh inning stretch. Hidden talent or hobby? I’m a die-hard LSU fan and a proud member of the Second String Tailgaters. If you could have dinner with anyone, past or present, who would it be? First and foremost, Jesus Christ, but it would really be awesome if Rodney Dangerfield came along for a few zingers. What would your family tell us about you? They would say my three favorite things are boats, parades and airshows, and that my ultimate trifecta would be watching an airshow while in a boat parade. 01MK8375 01/26 Louisiana Blue gave me a care manager who works on our behalf. She’s wonderful. With her, you feel like you have somebody in your corner. Right Card. Right Care. Central “ “ 9
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