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THE STORY BEHIND

The Rising Blue didn’t came from one person.

It was shaped by the values of the name it carried.

The Rising Blue didn’t came from one person.

It was shaped by the values of the name it carried.

The Rising Blue didn’t came from one person.

It was shaped by the values of the name it carried.

Before it was a brand The Rising Blue was the name of my Aunt Tommie and Uncle Wayne’s home in the Florida Panhandle.

For decades, it was where our family gathered for holidays, milestones, and ordinary Sundays, while friends and neighbors were always welcomed like family. Long before we ever imagined building a business, The Rising Blue already meant something to the people who knew it.

Before it was a brand The Rising Blue was the name of my Aunt Tommie and Uncle Wayne’s home in the Florida Panhandle.

The Rising Blue

It Started Simple

Although The Rising Blue occasionally welcomed overnight guests as a bed and breakfast, it was never defined by it. It simply became the place where family, friends, and neighbors naturally gathered to celebrate milestones, share meals, and simply spend time together.

My Aunt Tommie had a way of making everyone feel at home. Whether you came for a wedding, a Sunday afternoon, or just a visit, you were always welcomed with good food, good conversation, and a place at the table. If you were lucky, you left with a quiche and a pound cake.

The Inspiration

The Values Came

From Home

The Values Came

From Home

The Values Came

From Home

The Foundation

My parents built the foundation I stand on. They spent their careers with the telephone company, never chasing titles or recognition—just showing up, working hard, keeping their word, and providing for our family.

From them, I learned that integrity is earned, hard work matters, and a reputation is built one decision at a time. Those same values were reflected every time I walked through the doors of The Rising Blue.

Lessons That

Shaped Our Life

Lessons That

Shaped Our Life

The Legacy

Life took me through military service, personal struggles, and eventually back home to the Florida Panhandle. It also led me to Malinda, and together we built a life rooted in the same values that had shaped us both. Through every chapter, I found myself returning to the foundation my family had given me: Faith, Family, Hard Work, Integrity, and Service.