Originally from Grand Rapids, I grew up on a 15-acre farm where I learned the value of hard work, honesty, and dedication from an early age. During one particularly harsh winter, my family decided to take our annual vacation to sunny South Florida to escape the cold weather. We fell in love with the area so much that just two years later, we made the move permanently.

Now, after living in Palm Beach County for more than 20 years, I truly consider...