INTERVIEW WITH LARRY POTTS

Where did you grow up? Oklahoma City

Where did you go to college? Oklahoma State University

Do you have a family? Wife, Susan; Daughter, Jessica 22; Son, Wade 19; & Daughter, Paige 17

What is your current business? State Farm Agent – 1901 W. Main St, Norman, OK 73069

How long have you done this? I have been a State Agent for 13 years, but I have been associated with State Farm for 22 years.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I love helping my clients, it’s very rewarding.

What do you enjoy least about your job? Seeing my clients deal with disasters. I had my clients lose everything in the Moore tornado and it’s tough to see the devastation these families had to endure.

What skills or training are needed to perform your job well? To be a good agent you have to really enjoy working with people. Always put your clients first and you will be successful.

What inspires you? My parents. They have both been great role models on many levels.

Did/do you have a mentor? I have an Uncle that was a State Farm agent that helped me get my start with State Farm.

What advice would you give someone who is just starting out in their career? Be persistent and work hard. Treat people well and your opportunity will come.

What one thing would you want someone new to this community to know about Norman/Moore? That Moore is a progressive and growing community.

Fun, Quick-Answer Questions:

Favorite food? Mexican
Favorite college team? Living in Norman, I need to plead the fifth
Favorite pro team? OKC Thunder
Dog or Cat person? Dog.
Morning person or night owl? Afternoon
Favorite childhood television program? Bonanza
If your life were a movie, what actor would you have play you? Don Knotts
Weekend entertainment/hobby? I love to Golf and hang out with family & friends
What one thing do you miss about being a kid? Playing all day with friends and going home for dinner with my family- then heading back out and playing until dark.
CNN, ESPN or CNBC? ESPN
Coke or Pepsi? Coke
Messy or organized? Both, depends on what it is
First job? I worked at IGA grocery store
First car? Chevrolet Blazer
If you could take a trip tomorrow, where would you go? Tahiti
If stranded on a beach, what 3 things (not people) would you have to have? Sunscreen, Dog, Food

INTERVIEW WITH SCHERRY M JOHNSON

Where did you grow up? Southern California

Where did you go to college? Pierce College, in California

Do you have a family? A wonderful family of a Husband, a Daughter, a Son and 2 year old Twin Grand Daughters

What is your current business? Broadway Florist

How long have you done this? Owned Shop 4 Years, been a florist 25 years

What do you enjoy most about your job? Meeting all different kinds of people and helping people plan special events.

What do you enjoy least about your job? Washing Flower buckets

What skills or training are needed to perform your job well? Customer Service Skills are a must, Accounting, Floral Design, Business development and networking

What inspires you? God and Kindness of friends

Did/do you have a mentor? Susan Coleman Shebester of Coleman's Flowers.  I have always admired her artistic ability and her big heart.

What advice would you give someone who is just starting out in their career? Really listen and care about your customers.        Always be grateful for their business and never forget that the have a choice       where they do business.

What one thing would you want someone new to this community to know about Norman/Moore? Our community is growing and there are many opportunities, for existing and new businesses. We are a big town a small town feel. The business owners are just like you are, trying to make it and make a difference.

Fun, Quick-Answer Questions:

Favorite food? Sausage Pizza
Favorite college team? USC Trojans
Favorite pro team? St Louis Rams
Dog or Cat person? I have dogs and a cat, I love animals
Morning person or night owl? Morning, but not too early
Favorite childhood television program? Casper the Friendly Ghost
If your life were a movie, what actor would you have play you? Valerie Bertinelli (in my dreams)
Weekend entertainment/hobby? Watching my 5 year old son play basketball
What one thing do you miss about being a kid? Nothing, I'm still a kid.
CNN, ESPN or CNBC? None, Fox News
Coke or Pepsi? Coke
Messy or organized? Organized, but a little messy
First job? Child Care, I love children
First car? Red VW Bug
If you could take a trip tomorrow – where would you go? Lake - Louise in Alberta Canada. (without my cell phone)
If stranded on a beach, what 3 things (not people) would you have to have? My bible, a radio and my cell phone (or not).