I am very proud to introduce my friend Reece Smith. I first met Reece around 7 or 8 years ago and he is one of the people that you just hit it off with and want to get to know better. I am proud to call him my friend.
I have never met a man that is more committed to helping others. He just has a huge heart and his laughter and smile is contagious. I promise you once you meet Reece you will leave laughing and be like Wow what a man, and of course you may be asking yourself what in the world just happened? He is an avid fisherman and hunter. You can catch him sitting on his dock on “the Duck ” as he calls it with his dogs Milo and Maggie. I promise you he has a fishing pole in his hand.
He loves his Country and the Veterans of this great nation. Many people say that but he put his love into action. Reece is a very humble and charitable friend that volunteers his time to our States Veterans with United Veterans of Michigan. He is head of the fishing committee and loves taking veterans out and making sure they know how much they are appreciated. I have been fishing with Reece many times and it is always a great time filled with laughs and occasionally even a fish! So it is my pleasure to introduce to you my friend Reece Smith:
I am 54 years old, married to my wife Nichole for 27 years come October 1st,2021. Two adult children my son Jacob and daughter Sammie. I live in Highland on Duck Lake. I love to fish and hunt and when able support our veterans.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Wife – Nichole, son- Jacob, daughter- Sammie.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Currently I’ve been with J P Morgan Chase for 17 years. I’m an area manager for their business banking division. The thing I love most is meeting people and learning about how they’ve made their dreams come true.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Shark Club, Crust, Dukes.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I’ve lived in Highland for 6 years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Boomer – owner of Shark Club, great guy, loves family, friends, veterans, classic cars, and motorcycles. Plays Santa every year and raises tons of money and toys for Children’s Hospital.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Alaska- to fish and hunt.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Movie- True Grit- original, TV show – Yellowstone
Q: What advice would you give to people?
No matter how successful you are stay humble.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Visit Ireland and Scotland
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
AC/DC,
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Boomers- just loved the mix of people who use to show up there.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Any veteran. To say thank you and let them know they’re not alone.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
All the classic car shows during the summer.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Retired
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I played rugby.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Alaska or Maui
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
July. Christmas. October 1st my wedding day, August 16th my sons birthday, April 2nd my daughters birthday.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
My wife.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My brother.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Bonfire and fresh cut grass.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Family, friends, blessed.
