Growing up Purple

I've been with FedEx for nearly 30 years -- I guess you could say that I grew up "Purple".  During my time at FedEx, I have held several managerial positions -- and along with them a lot of leaderhip training.

What have I learned from these years of experience and training?  The FedEx culture and way of life can -- and should -- benefit others outside of FedEx.

So in living the Purple Promise and supporting FedEx Cares for years, I decided to get more involved in my local community.  I started where I believe the future is, our children. Herbert Hoover said, "Children are our most valuable natural resource".  Getting involved in local public education from grades k-12 has allowed me to take the FedEx culture and our "People first philosophy" and apply it to help improve our schools.

Today I am a Trustee on the Board of Education, and have a larger role in the public education provided in my community. The training and leadership skills I've developed through the years have brought a fresh new approach to many issues in education. From the Business side to Strategic Planning and more importantly to "dealing with People", it's clear the FedEx culture has made a positive impact.

I'm proud to have worked for FedEx for all these years and now to be able to share this with our "most valuable natural resource -- our Children" and help them see the benefits of "Growing up Pruple".