Member Spotlight on ATA Vice President
Richard Covert
Manicured outdoor space at Baptist Health, where Richard is Grounds System Manager
R
ichard Covert shares his time and expertise with our association in his position as Vice President, and he is the Grounds System Manager at Baptist Health. We sat down with Richard for a Q&A on his career, the association, and some surprising facts.
Anything outdoors
What was your first job?
Keanu Reeves
Peavey Electronics. I built electric guitars and sound boards.
If you could go on vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go?
What do you do in your free time?
Kathmandu, Nepal
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Tell us about your family? I’ve been married for 23 years, and I have two sons, ages 17 and 13. Who would you choose to switch places with for one day?
What is one item you cannot live without? Definitely my Bible. It’s been around the world with me. What’s an interesting fact about you that most people don’t know? I have met most all of the hair bands from the 1980’s. Who has been the most influential person in your career? Greg Clark of Baptist Health. I would not be where I am without him.
