Bill BennettEric Hoffer Award Grand Prize Short List (2026); First Horizon Award Finalist - Eric Hoffer AwardAuthor of the Year Finalist - International Impact AwardsA retired military officer, a licensed attorney, and global IT executive. In retirement, I lean into the rhythms that matter most: vinyl spinning, the roar of a college or professional football crowd, a German Shepherd at my side, and the laughter of friends and family filling the Florida air. I usher at local concert venues not just for the music, but for the stories unfolding in every seat. I regularly visit my son in West Palm Beach and enjoy a tremendous life with my wife. Read More Read Less