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Introducing “Ten Questions” a new feature to the Prudential Vision Properties Blog. Each week, we’ll ask the movers and shakers of Columbia just Ten Questions. It’s quick, it’s new and it’s only here on PrudentialVision.com!

This week:

Tia Felts, Community Coordinator – Circles

Tia Felts Community Coordinator - Circles

1. What does Columbia need and why?

Our community has been extremely fortunate with the quality of leadership in all of the local elected offices.  I am excited for the upcoming elections to continue the tradition of excellence in regards to leadership.  Our community has an amazing ability to choose diverse community minded leaders, and I look forward to the opportunity to add to that diversity in just a few short months. My hope for the incoming group is an increased emphasis on public service.  Our city is a great diverse community, but, like every community, there are those that need a louder voice.  Leaders who put an emphasis on the importance of community service will in turn, create an even stronger community.

2. What do you do for fun?

I absolutely LIVE to spend time with my family.  With two kiddos, my husband and I are constantly on the go. We love being outside, watching movies, and cheering on our MU Tigers!  My hubby and I love the arts and are always on the lookout for a date night which would include a great show at Jesse Hall followed by a dinner at one of our amazing local eateries!

3. What are 3 things people don’t know about you?

• I married my high school sweet heart.
• I am a very open individual.
• I participated in the local Soap Box Derby in 1993.  I ranked 1st in Columbia, and 7th in my division at the National competition in Akron Ohio.  An absolute MUST for all children in our area.  What a self-esteem booster and  a great opportunity for parents to spend quality time with their children!

4. What’s the best advise you’ve ever gotten and from whom?

I regularly look to both of my parents and my husband for advice.  My father has been known to give some pretty quote worthy advice.  The old trust worthy “Let Go, Let God” sure comes to mind here.

5.  What are 5 things you couldn’t live without?

HMMM,

1. Absolutely my family, each and every one of them
2. (as materialistic as this sounds) My Chi Flat Iron (women that have experienced a Missouri summer know what I’m talking about!)
3. The Four Seasons
4. Mugs Up, Murry’s  and Thin Mints
5. The occasional Pedicure is always a treat!

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Introducing “Ten Questions” a new feature to the Prudential Vision Properties Blog. Each week, we’ll ask the movers and shakers of Columbia just Ten Questions. It’s quick, it’s new and it’s only here on PrudentialVision.com!

This week:

Director of the MU School of Accountancy

Professor Vairam Arunachalam

1. What does Columbia need and why?

More indoor tennis courts (for practice during the winter months).  And perhaps more walking and bicycle paths—to promote fitness and also reduce the use of cars to get around even for small distances.

2. What do you do for fun?

You guessed it…tennis and (sometimes) walking! Also, chess is a favorite hobby of mine.

3. Where do you see Columbia’s grown over the next 5-10 years?

Housing growth.  As the economy picks up, there will continue to be values to be had in Columbia that people living in urban areas can only dream about.

4. What are 3 things people don’t know about you?

1. My knees lock up in January and February
2.  I need tea or coffee to smile
3.  I am having a hard time losing (quite consistently now) to my son in tennis and chess!

5. What’s the best advice you’ve ever gotten and from whom?

People are basically the same.  You just need to figure out what makes each person tick and work with them accordingly.  Mom. She knows.

6. What are 5 things you couldn’t live without?

1. Hard Work
2. Initiative and Promptness
3. Chess
4. Tennis
5. iPhone

7. What is something on the horizon in your business?

International exposure and work or study opportunities for Missouri students

8. What is something on you bucket list?

A week in Hawaii

9. What profession, other than your own, would you like to attempt?

Farming

10. If we asked your friends to describe you, what would they say?

Workaholic, Promptness freak, Hard worker, Kind, Family Man

BONUS QUESTIONS:

11. What natural gift would you like to possess?

Patience

12. What is the next country you want to visit and why?

India, to visit my mom and dad

13. What music is in your car stereo right now?

Eagles: Hotel California

14. What was the last book you read and did you enjoy it?

I don’t read anymore…Just Kidding! “Can Humanity Change?” by J. Krishnamurti in dialog with Buddhists

14. What is your earliest memory?

Accidentally locking myself in a bathroom, when I was maybe 3 or 4, and not knowing how to unlock it.  My mom had to stand out side and tell me to wait until someone could climb in from the outside and let me out!

15. How would you like to be remembered?

Get-it-done guy, Reliable, Hard working, Trustworthy, Kind, Family Oriented, Sucked at tennis and chess

16. Are there any words of wisdom you’d like to pass along?

• Prioritize life’s activities
• Get away from the consumerism that pervades our daily lives
• Try to smell the roses

17. Is there anything else you’d like to add or plug?

All Columbians need to walk and play outside more!

18. Which Columbian should we interview next and what should we ask them?

Mayor Hindman to reflect on his time as Columbia’s mayor overseeing significant growth.   

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