Q | If given the time, are there any hobbies, sports or recreational activities you'd like to do or try for the first time? A | I just purchased and customized a new Jeep Gladiator with the hope of going overlanding sometime soon. This entails loading your vehicle with all your camping needs and driving out into nature to explore and camp overnight. Some excursions can last for a night or as long as a week. The length is completely up to you. Q | How does the staff work together to keep the culture upbeat and the facility functioning as a hub for community activities? A | We all work within our Core Values and provide excellent customer service with a positive attitude each and every day. We want everyone to leave with a smile. Q | Are there any new things in store for you, the staff or the residents in terms of new amenities or improvements, whether big or small? A | I look forward to all the new and unique facilities/ amenities that will be coming in the future. I know the residents will be blown away with all that is in store for them. Tracy Whitten Q | What brought you to The Villages and to your career? A | Jean Carrol was a recreation supervisor for 25 years, and she knew about my interest in sports. She asked me if I ever thought of a career in recreation in The Villages because she believed I would be a good fit. After looking into it, I agreed. 20 JULY 2022