Chamber Corner: Featured members stay people-focused in service industry

Courtesy of the Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce
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The Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce is spotlighting members this month that provide services in the food and banking industries. Their varied backgrounds have helped shape their career paths with lessons learned along the way. The featured members are part of new and growing businesses, helping the Spring Hill community and the greater surrounding area.

Member: Ted Reed

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Owner

Ted Reed
Ted Reed

How long have you been in business in Spring Hill?Two and a half yearsWhat was the first job you ever had?U.S. ArmyHow has your career path placed you in your current position?After 30 years with Verizon, I needed to get away from technology. I was a customer in Virginia Beach and there was not anything like Tropical Smoothie Cafe here in Spring Hill.

How do you give back to the community through your business?I employ about 25 students at a time.  On many occasions, I've watched them develop from their first work experience to running a shift at the cafe.

Who is your favorite business mentor or role model?Jeff Wolfe, a former manager who taught me why we do what we do — to support those we love around us.

What is your favorite thing to do when not at work?Relax and work around our lake houseWhat is your favorite movie? John Wayne's "Big Jake," the first movie I saw at a drive-in.

Located at 1017 Crossings Blvd. in Spring Hill. 931-451-7899 or email tscspringhill@gmail.com.

Jewels DuBois 

First Farmers, Assistant Branch Manager

Jewels Dubois
Jewels Dubois

How long have you been in business in Spring Hill?Six yearsWhat was the first job you ever had?Carhop at Sonic Drive-InHow has your career path placed you in your current position?Customer relationship building has brought me to be able to advocate for my community.

How do you give back to the community through your business?Helping those with their financial needs.

Who is your favorite business mentor or role model?Nick Key.What is your favorite thing to do when not at work?Spending time with my husband, Ryan. Enjoying the outdoors on our property whether that be riding around, fire pit sitting, or just relaxing.

What did you want to be when you were a child?I wanted to be a teacher.

Located at 4871 Port Royal Rd. in Spring Hill. 931-486-2436 or email jewels.dubois@myfirstfarmers.com.

Complied by Spring Hill Chamber of Commerce.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Herald: Chamber Corner: Featured members learn to be people-focused in service industry