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John Pollman, ECSC Civil Construction, LLC
- If you could pick up one skill or hobby instantly, what would it be? Piano. Can play for the rest of your life and play all types of music genres.
- What’s something everyone should know about our community? A lot of people are working hard to improve the quality all the time.
- What’s one project you’ve been a part of that people might not know about? Jenks Avenue Widening from Baldwin to 390.
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? You can work hard now or pay the price later.
- What’s the best place you’ve ever traveled and why? Mt. Zion National Park. You can feel nature all around you in the canyons and different from the flat topography in Bay County.
- What’s your go-to source of inspiration when you need a boost? Disconnect and get some quiet time outdoors.
Shay Catrett, President of BaySolutions
- If you could pick up one skill or hobby instantly, what would it be? If I could pick up one skill instantly, it would be the ability to play a musical instrument. More specifically, the piano or guitar.
- What’s something everyone should know about our community? Bay County is the best place to live, work and play. We are a giving community. We love our military families that live here and serve our country. We rally to help our neighbors when they are in need. It’s just a beautiful place that we get to call HOME!
- What’s one project you’ve been a part of that people might not know about? As consultant to the USS Momsen Commissioning Team, BAYSOLUTIONS coordinated the team’s volunteers in the planning and execution of the first commissioning of a US Navy warship to take place in Bay County. Nearly 10 months of preparation led to a week-long series of events open to the public and culminated with the commissioning ceremony attended by over 5,000 people. The U.S. Navy organization responsible for scheduling and selecting the commissioning sites for ships was so impressed with the community response, it, again, selected Bay County for the commissioning of the USS Mesa Verde.
Cynthia Fuller, Head of School at Holy Nativity Episcopal School
- What’s something everyone should know about our community? Having spent 40 of my 43 years in Panama City, Florida, I can confidently say that while we may seem like a large community, the true heart of our city feels surprisingly intimate. We are a warm, welcoming Southern city experiencing significant growth, bringing numerous opportunities for our families. This growth is beneficial, especially when we focus on preserving the community’s spirit, making our city a truly special place to live and work. Let’s not forget the stunning location we are fortunate to call home.
- What’s one project you’ve been a part of that people might not know about? I am a graduate of the Leadership Bay Class of 2017 with the Bay County Chamber and currently serve as the Vice Chairwoman of the Bay County Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and have been of service on their board since 2017. Additionally, I am a member of the Military Affairs Committee with the Bay County Chamber.
- What’s the best place you’ve ever traveled and why? Well, Disney of course! It is the happiest place on Earth and who doesn’t want to be happy?
- What’s something about you that might surprise people? I grew up in a single-parent household, where my mom instilled in me the importance of hard work and the essence of resilience when faced with life’s challenges. She showed me how vital treating everyone with kindness and respect is. I believe that when we have the opportunity to help others, we should embrace it and pay that kindness forward.
- If you had to describe our community in three words (or one quote), what would they/it be? Small City with a Big Heart
- What is one thing you have always wanted to do but haven’t yet? Fly in a jet!