Today’s Agency Kick-Off Meeting will stay with me—not because of presentations or agendas, but because of what it reminded me to value. It was, in many ways, a celebration built around a few simple numbers.
Two hundred fifty.
As our country reaches this milestone, I’m reminded how fortunate we are. Each time I return home, I feel it—that sense of opportunity and gratitude we should never take lightly. It reinforces perspective and the responsibility that comes with it.
Ten.
Luke Thomas marked ten years with us, and his journey reflects dedication in its truest form. Always contributing, always improving—Luke represents what it means to grow with a company and make it better every day.
Twenty.
Recognizing Connie Marefka for twenty years was deeply personal. Connie represents consistency, trust, and leadership at its best. She has been deeply involved in continually improving our processes—finding better ways to work, making others around her more effective, and strengthening the foundation of how we operate. She sets the standard, and quite simply, she is someone I—and our company—count on without hesitation.
Two.
The two weeks my family and I spent in Africa with Hope for Kenya changed me. The video shared during the meeting was stirring—powerfully showing the needs of the kids and the reality they face. Watching my children connect so naturally reshaped my perspective.
Hope there is real. It’s tangible. And it calls for action.
Building a new boy’s dorm is no longer an idea—it’s a commitment. One I hope many of you will take part in as it unfolds.
In the end, it’s never just numbers. It’s what they stand for—people, purpose, and the privilege to make a difference. Have a great 4th of July holiday.
HOPE FOR KENYA VIDEO: VIEW HERE