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at a Glance got a truck driver shortage and techni-

cian shortage, and we think there is an
todd Havens opportunity to provide a lot of these
FamIly: Callie Havens (wife), olivia (daughter, 15), Claire (daughter, 12), jobs,” Rick says.
Craig (step-son, 8) Since Truck Centers of Arkansas
FavorIte sports team: arkansas razorbacks has gotten involved with the program,
wHat dId He want to be wHen He Grew up? Nba basketball player they have donated a truck. There will
be an interactive trailer that will travel
FavorIte movIe? James bond films
to different locations in all corners of
sometHInG most people don’t know about HIm? my first week in this business as the state and central Arkansas to edu-
a medium duty truck salesman, I didn’t know anything, and asked a fellow employee cate students and their parents on the
which wheel was the fifth wheel.
opportunities available.
sometHInG most people don’t know about rIck? He delivered papers in “We are trying to educate the par-
Sherwood in his earlier years on a moped.
ents first. They are going after the high
rick vassar school kids and the junior high kids,
FamIly: I’ve been married to Terri lynn welch since 1990. I met her when we were trying to get them earlier. We are trying
to put a focus on the parents, and show
“cruising burns park” during the summer while we were in high school. I have a son, that just because your son is a welder,
lawson (21) and a daughter, lauren (19) who are both students at the University of
arkansas. truck driver or technician, it’s not a bad
FavorIte sports team: arkansas razorbacks thing. It’s not something to be frowned
upon. It takes knowledge and skills. You
wHat dId He want to be wHen He Grew up? professional golfer
have to continue your education. You
FavorIte movIe? Caddyshack are constantly learning. You have to
sometHInG most people don’t know about HIm? I’m terrified of needles and take your knowledge and expertise and
pass out when I get shots. build on that.”
sometHInG most people don’t know about todd? He hates public speaking. Aside from the “Be Pro. Be Proud”

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