Home: Wilmington, NC. Age: 58. Birthplace: Washington, DC. Significant other: Kellie Ann Keehn. Alma mater: University of Maryland.
Current project: Gutting and remodeling homes for resale. Recent professional development: Last shingle applicator through CertainTeed. Latest contribution to others: Donated all the interior of a home purchase to Habitat for Humanity. Hobbies: Golf, hiking, and travel. Recent travel or adventure: Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. Recent unique acquisition: A home that needs to be fully remodeled.
Personality profile: Motivated, calm, self-driven. How do you define a perfect friendship? Someone who is always there for you without judgment. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Seeing eye-to-eye with one another, respecting one another, bouncing ideas off one another. Trust is a key component. What word or phrase do you use far too often? At the end of the day…. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Those who serve in the military. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Travel. How do you relieve stress? Golf, word games and cards.
What was your first paying job? Paper boy. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Lincoln Logs and Legos. I love building stuff. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Dances With Wolves. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My teachers. What’s the best advice you received growing up? If you’re not early, you’re late. What company or organization do you most admire? Habitat For Humanity. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Getting married.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Trying to work less, but smarter.
What change would you like to see in the world? Would love to see all the corruption in governments eliminated. What message do you want to send out into the world? Just be kind to one another. What widely held belief do you reject? That having nuclear weapons will protect us. What mega-trend most excites you? Artificial intelligence.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Matt Damon. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Ronald Reagan. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A veterinarian. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my family. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? Too many good ones to choose from. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? High school years.
Personal mission: Making sure my kids become responsible adults. Personal motto: Everything in moderation. Favorite quote: “Although I may disagree with what you have to say, I’ll defend with my life for you to be able to say it” (Voltaire). Desired epitaph: Thomas Keehn, Jr. Loving husband to Kellie Ann Keehn; proud father to Abigail, Hannah and Thomas.
