s e n e c S e h t Behind with ette David Godd
Each month, "Behind the Scenes" features an interview with a leader in our community designed to provide readers a glimpse into his/her interests and passions inside and outside of the workplace This month, "Behind the Scenes" sat down with David Goddette, VP of Sales for VOX AM-FM Digital Where did you grow up? I’m a native Vermonter. Growing up in Vergennes until attending college in Johnson, Vermont where my wife and I settled for about 17 years. In 2018, we purchased a home in Essex, Vermont and is where my family and I currently reside. Where did you go to school? I attended Vergennes Elementary School and Middle School then onto Rice Memorial High School in South Burlington, graduating in 1997. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Johnson State College (Vermont State University) in 2002. What's the greatest career risk you have taken? I think the biggest risk was walking into a smalltown commercial radio station 22 years ago and submitting my resume and radio audition tape. There were no guarantees but was lucky to have a few mentors early on that guided my passion and pointed me in the right direction. First ever job? Well, I think my first ever job was mowing my Uncle’s Lawn back in the late 80’s. However, officially, my first job(s) was washing dishes at TOGO’s Restaurant (now Rockers Pizza) in Vergennes and working summers at Rivers Edge Campground on Basin Harbor Rd in Ferrisburgh.
David Goddette
Who was your greatest inspiration growing up? There was a radio station in my hometown that I visited during a field trip in Elementary School. From that day forward, I was a fan of that radio station, of the music and DJ’s and eventually, in college, had the opportunity to explore this passion and never looked back. Who do you most admire? I was a volunteer Fire Fighter for about 17 years and worked with an incredible team. They would, at a moment’s notice, leave their families and respond to the aid of another no matter the time of day, what they were doing, the weather outside. I admire the individuals around us that are dedicated, selfless and passionate about keeping our communities safe and who are there when the call goes out.
