05/29/2026
A little over a year ago, I had a conversation with Mike Benton.
His energy, passion, faith, vision, and heart were contagious.
What I’ve come to appreciate even more over time is that Mike is exactly who he says he is.
In a world full of people who talk about leadership, faith, family, and culture… Mike lives it.
He’s a visionary. The guy who sees possibilities long before everyone else does.
But what makes him special isn’t his vision.
It’s his heart.
Mike genuinely cares about people. He believes in them. He invests in them. He sees potential in people before they see it in themselves.
He’s the first leader I’ve worked with who truly saw my value and trusted me to do what I do best. He gave me the confidence to step into my strengths and never tried to make me fit someone else’s mold.
What I respect most is that he puts action behind every word.
If he tells you he’s going to do something… he does it.
If he says people matter… they do.
If he says relationships come first… they do.
If he says faith and family are his foundation… one look at how he loves his beautiful wife and daughter tells you everything you need to know.
This week was another reminder of that. Without being asked, he stepped in to help me get answers I needed. Not because it was his responsibility. Not because there was anything in it for him.
Simply because that’s who he is.
Leaders like that are rare.
Thank you all for reminding me that sometimes God answers prayers through people.
Forever grateful for the opportunity, the friendship, and the journey🧡
