Strategic Workforce Planning Federal Guide

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Writing this book has been an amazing journey! One that I could not have completed without the love and support of outstanding family and friends. I first must thank my beautiful wife Sheryl, who has stood by my side through the peaks and valleys of life. Thank you for helping to keep me grounded and being my best friend. I love you dearly! Next, my mother Loretta, who has been my greatest champion of life! Thank you for instilling in me the strength and courage of believing in oneself! Mere words cannot express how much you mean to me. And to my sister, the beautiful and talented Shangra-la. Thank you for lending me your creative talents with promoting my book and being my sounding board, you will forever hold a special place in my heart. To my sons De’Sean and Cortrell, thank you for inspiring me to be a model example. I am so proud of the men who each of you have become. I look 199