Q: Robert how would you describe yourself?
A: Hardworking, pleaser who loves helping others.
Q: Tell us about yourself, including a little bit about where you grew up, your education, your family, interests, passions, and career?
I grew up in the Northeast. Went right from high school to a full time job in automotive and did that for approximately 28 years. When my company closed, I decided to make a career change to something I have loved doing on the side for many years. I decided to open my own company, Outdoor Visions, as a licensed builder.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in The Golden Strip?
I have lived and worked here for 18 years.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am very sentimental with things related to my family and my past.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in The Golden Strip?
It would be Bill Martin. He was involved in the building of the Freedom Tower in NYC.
Q: What current / former local business makes you the most nostalgic about The Golden Strip?
Ice Cream Station.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about The Golden Strip?
I love that there are still working railroad tracks going through the center of Simpsonville.
Q: With so much growth in our area, there are always new places popping up. Tell us about the a “new to you” place that you recently tried.
The whole downtown Simpsonville area is a beautiful and safe place to enjoy time with family and friends.
Q: What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME or NEIGHBOR?
Positive impact, family and building meaningful relationships.
Q: If you had friends or family visiting you from out of town, what is the one place that you must take them to?
The Liberty Bridge in downtown.
Q: If you had a free day with no plans, what would you do? Or where can we find you on the weekends?
I am normally running errands or doing some work around the house.
Q: If you were cast into a major motion picture and had your choice of anyone to be your co-star, who would you choose?
John Candy
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A trip to Bora Bora.
Q: What advice would you give to a crowd of people?
Be kind to each other. We are all human.
Q: Who would you like to see nominated for this project, The Faces of The Golden Strip?
1885 Taproom. Jamie is an amazing person.
