Age:

39

Occupation and title:

Bronco FCU, Director of Real Estate Services

Spouse’s name:

Dave Lease

Children’s names and ages:

Heather, 17, and Colby Lou 7

Church affiliation:

Rock Church of Franklin

What’s the best part of your day?

Waking up and knowing it’s a “new day”

If you could select another profession, what would you do?

I would not select another profession. I love what I do.

Why do you choose to live in Franklin/Southampton/Isle of Wight County?

I love the small-town atmosphere, but having the big town amenities

If you had two weeks’ vacation and money were no object, how would you spend

your time?

I would take my family to the West Coast to see the Pacific

Favorite food:

Steak

Favorite weekend destination:

Nags Head, N.C.

Favorite college sports team:

University of Virginia

Favorite pro sports team:

Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite color:

Blue

What’s the best life lesson you’ve learned, and who taught you?

To do unto others as you would have them do unto you — my mother

Favorite Bible verse:

Phil 4:13. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

What’s the best decision you’ve made in life?

Marriage and children

Which local charitable or non-profit organization do you wish more people

would support?

The Arthritis Foundation

Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know.

I have Rheumatoid Arthritis.

What’s your hobby?

Reading

If you could re-live one day of your life, which would it be and why?

Aug. 15, 2003. I would have spent the day with my mother.

What gives you the blues?

I’m stumped on this one; I’m rarely blue.

What’s the most Southern thing you’ve ever done?

Attending and enjoying 4X4 Mud-Slingin’

What’s your best childhood memory?

Going to Hungry Mother State Park

Tell us one true thing.

Life is short

What frightens you most?

Disability

If you could live anywhere else in the world, where would it be and why?

Nowhere else but Franklin, because of my family and friends. That means more to me than location.

Who’s your favorite ex-president?

Ronald Reagan

If you could pass or change one law, what would it be?

I would do away with the astronomical fees associated with the new July [driving] laws.

What last brought tears to your eyes?

Heather’s first day of her “Senior Year” of high school

If you could invite three guests - living or dead, from anytime in history to dinner, who would they be?

Mom, dad and Dale Earnhardt

What three objects would you take with you to a desert island?

Water, food and a good book

What kind of music do you like, and who’s your favorite performer? Contemporary Christian — Matt Redman

Tell us about a good movie you’ve seen lately and why you liked it.

“Facing the Giants” — very inspirational

Who’s a famous athlete or entertainer you admire?

Heath Miller because he is from my hometown

What’s the last book you read?

Blessed is the Busybody

To whom are you grateful and why?

My family — they are so supportive