Charles Deffenbaugh
La Grande, Oregon
I was born and raised in a little town in Alaska. Growing up in Alaska, far from the big city, one tends to gravitate towards the outdoors, sports, and academics. It is possible that being raised in such a remote spot in the world brings a sense of determination in a person.
Because of this, I'm not only a huge baseball fan, but I also enjoy the outdoors and improving everything I do; whether that be improving myself through learning, or helping to improve any organization that I have had the pleasure of working in.
Like the great hall of fame manager Tommy Lasorda once said, "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination."