Marketing Area:
Arlington, Metroplex Area
Expertise:
Mr. Link's expertise is in teaching.
Hobbies/Sports:
Running, Spending Time with his Family and Eight Grandchildren
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology, Northeastern Oklahoma State University (1965)
Children's Names:
Jarrod Link, Joshua Link, Katy Pritchard
Work History:
served on staff at churches in muskogee, ok; abilene and houston, tx; tulsa and sand springs, ok; and arlington, tx
Number Of Years In Profession:
44
Number Of Years In Current Position:
27
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his passion to help individuals and groups.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he felt it was his calling.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Link hopes to reach Boomers and older adults to help them age gracefully. He took the idea from the book 'Finishing Well', trying to re-energize them with a purpose in life. He is in the process of organizing a program called 'March MADness,' designed to make a difference in elders' lives through service.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Establishing and Developing a Ministry for Boomers and all adults 55 and older, Addressing issues through programming adults encounter as they age. Leading seminars on Family and Life Issues, on Marriage and Parenting, Communicating with 160 Volunteers, Preparing and implementing the Calendar of Events and Teaching Programs for 1500 People in 20 Groups on a weekly basis.
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
within five years, Mr. Link hopes to expand the Boomers program by increasing the volunteer base.