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RIVERSIDE DRIVE STORE 3720 Riverside Dr., Macon FORSYTH ROAD STORE 4433 Forsyth Rd., Macon HIGHWAY 96 STORE 5220 GA 96, Jeffersonville BOLINGBROKE STORE 5969 US 41, Bolingbroke OCMULGEE EAST STORE 4900 Ocmulgee East Blvd., Macon HIGHWAY 49 STORE 717 GA 49 N, Macon DRIVEN BY PRODUCTIVITY, FUELED BY CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SINCE 1952 Serving Central Georgia with six locally-owned retail locations focused on the highest standards of cleanliness, service, and efficiency and also more involved in the entire community as a hub for the community. WHY IS THE TUBMAN IMPORTANT TO THE SUCCESS OF DOWNTOWN? Just like other great attractions in downtown Macon, many people travel to see the museum, which brings more tourists to our area. WHY IS HARRIET TUBMAN'S STORY JUST AS RELEVANT IN 2021 AS IT WAS IN THE EARLY 1800S? As a slave, Harriet Tubman was inspired to gain her freedom by escaping slavery. Once she gained her freedom, she went back to gather others. Today, once we achieve a milestone in our lives, we should always reach back and bring others with us, and show people the way to better their lives. Whether it's a college degree, higher career path or any major achievement, we should lead someone to betterment. WHAT ARE THE THINGS YOU MOST WANT PEOPLE TO REALIZE ABOUT THE TUBMAN MUSEUM? This beautiful museum is not just for African-Americans, it's for all. Our new mission statement is, "to explore, celebrate and share the rich art and history of African-Americans, to be a center of social and civic engagement 'EXECUTE YOUR ROLE WITH EXCELLENCE. MOTIVATE, ENCOURAGE AND INSPIRE THE BEST FOR ALL. DISCIPLINE OR CORRECT WITH GRACE.' – HAROLD YOUNG and a source of experiences that enrich cultural understanding and inspire positive change." WHAT DO YOU FIND MOST REWARDING ABOUT YOUR CAREER? Being able to show other young men that high achievements are possible. Also, when people visit the museum and I get a chance to ask them about their experience here and see their faces of enjoyment, its very rewarding. WHAT KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT, AND WHAT MAKES YOU GET OUT OF BED IN THE MORNING? What keeps me up: Locating the right partnership for the museum, funding, sustaining the morale of employees and making events better. When someone rents the building for a wedding or party, I want to ensure that the building meets their needs and creates a great experience. What gets me out of the bed: The same thing that kept me up — only with possible solutions to those issues. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE AN EFFECTIVE LEADER? An effective leader must have been a great follower and must have a great understanding of the task that is set before them. Execute your role with excellence. Motivate, encourage and inspire the best for all. Discipline or correct with grace. WHEN YOU SPEAK TO OTHERS OUTSIDE OF MACON, WHAT DO YOU TELL THEM ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY? Macon has a lot of potential and one of my goals is to transform some of this potential into reality. Macon is a wonderful place to live. WHAT WOULD BE A MAJOR MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR MACON? It would be a major missed opportunity if the people of Macon don't embrace all of our local attractions. We cannot lose another museum in this city as we did with the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. JUNE/JULY 2021 | maconmagazine.com 83