Several Questions

Hi!

I just wanted to ask you similar questions that I asked of Mike Signer.  Here they are:

1)  If you can only accomplish one thing as Lt. Governor, what would that one thing be?
2)  As a business owner, from the perspective of your peers, and your subordinates, how would they describe you?  And what would you say your management style is?
3)  Of the the things you have done, what would you say is your greatest accomplishment and why?

Thanks for taking the time to consider these questions.

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by: tx2vadem @ Thu Apr 30, 2009 at 13:22:13 PM CDT

Several Answers

1) If I could only accomplish one thing I would focus on creating jobs by growing our alternative energy sectors. By creating a market and developing these industries in Virginia we have such economic, environmental, and educational growth potential that its incumbent upon us to seize on that opportunity. I believe that I have the experience and background necessary to deliver the development of these industries. And, I believe that the lasting impact of this economic growth will establish Virginia has a green energy leader in the long-term while addressing our immediate economic concerns in the short-term.  

2) I think they would describe me as a work-horse-which can be both good and bad. I hope that they would say that I always strive to be fair and just in my decisions. I believe whole-heartedly in the idea of creating opportunity and in providing for the well-being of those around you in the workplace and in the community, and I think that my employees would say my actions reflect that philosophy.  

3) I would have to say that my proudest work has been in the efforts my company has made to give back to our employees and our community. At EMATS, I have built my business by investing in Virginia's workforce and we have seen success because of it. By investing in job training and safety programs we have been able to enrich the economic potential of our entire region, and in doing so, we created opportunities for Virginians to access higher paying jobs. My employees earn wages well in excess of the median income in our area-- and every employee, regardless of their position or title, enjoys access to a rich Fortune 10 level benefit package.

Our success has also allowed us to give back to our community at large. One of the proudest accomplishments of my career has been the work and efforts my business has made to contribute to our schools and children in Southwest Virginia. Over the past few years, we've given over $2.5 million to Virginia public schools for books, technology, science labs, athletic facilities and enrichment programs.  

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by: Jon Bowerbank @ Fri May 01, 2009 at 09:57:09 AM CDT

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