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RICHARD C. HAWK Meet the Man Who Enjoys Doing What Others Might Deem as Impossible.
This casually elegant dining establishment in the heart of southern Johnson County has become home to those seeking a great place to dine, relax, socialize, enjoy live jazz music, make memories and create new traditions.
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trusted advisor and compassionate mentor of mine once told me that the true measure of an individual is what he does for others, not for himself.
If entrepreneur Richard C. “Dick” Hawk were to be measured in this light, no yard stick would be long enough; no number high enough. Where others might see challenges, Hawk discovers opportunities and has never been afraid to say “yes” to something new, as he has always had the ability to figure out how to navigate the road to success. Even though his professional resume is peppered with a long list of distinguished accomplishments, engaging in casual conversation with Hawk would never lead one to believe that he rests his laurels on his feats. Instead, he prefers to just enjoy the moment, anticipating what other opportunities might come his way, and how he can use those to make others happy. Confidence has always been on his side; ego, however, has never made it past the front door. In fact, he won’t even allow it to knock. Even when coaxed, Hawk is naturally reluctant to spill the contents of his noteworthy credentials. His true joy comes from the challenge of new endeavors and from simply getting to know people, hearing their stories, and sharing in incessant joy, laughter and, yes, great music with them. He’s a man of the people because, well, people are his passion. So while some folks might argue that hard work,
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KCH&S September 2016