Behind the Scenes with Dickie Austin

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 Dickie Austin of the Black Sheep Bistro and Park Squeeze in Vergennes

Where did you grow up?

I grew up right here in Vergennes

Where did you go to school?

Vergennes Union High School

First ever job?

Dishwasher at TOGOS (where Rockers is currently on Main Street in Vergennes)

Who was your greatest inspiration growing up?

I certainly haven't finished "growing up" yet but, I would say, my friend and mentor Michel Mahe

Favorite Vacation Spot?

I'm not great at taking them... someplace quiet?

Favorite type of music?

Hard to pick one! Punk Rock, Hardcore, Hip Hop, Alt-Country, Miley Cyrus

Typical work week?

Off Sunday, Short Monday, In early and out late the other days.

Biggest Career Challenge?

The passing of our owner/my mentor Michel and COVID19 Pandemic are probably tied