{"id":20119,"date":"2024-01-10T15:06:52","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T21:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/?p=20119"},"modified":"2024-03-06T19:22:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-06T19:22:54","slug":"double-life-musicians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.envoyair.com\/2024\/01\/10\/double-life-musicians\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO \u2013 Double Life: Musicians Run the Runway"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a world where leadership and creativity often go hand in hand, there\u2019s a unique group of individuals who not only excel in their respective fields, but also possess a hidden talent for music. These three remarkable leaders have proven that their passion for both aviation and music can coexist harmoniously, showcasing the power of a well-rounded skill set.<\/p>\n

A Passion for Music<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\u201cI just love music. I took piano lessons in elementary school and that taught me about music fundamentals and how to read sheet music,\u201d said Envoy <\/b>Senior Vice President, Air Operations, Dee Temples<\/strong>. \u201cI later became interested in rock drumming in middle school and got my first set of drums when I was eleven. A band I was in even tried to make some original music in our own studio. It was neat to come up with my own drum arrangements\u201d, he continued.<\/p>\n

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Envoy Director, Maintenance Operations, Bob Simmons<\/strong> adds that his love for music began at an early age as well. He sang in a choir, played the tuba in school, and took classical piano lessons. In 2008, he joined the rock and roll cover band, Hollow Point<\/a>, and began playing at numerous events around North Texas. \u201cMusic makes you feel good. It’s a blessing to me to play music and turn it into an emotion and get an emotional response out of an other person,\u201d said Bob.<\/p>\n

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For SOC Program Manager, John Vallejo<\/strong> music was something he had always heard at home. Growing up, he admired his family, which was full of musicians, and found solace in the melodies and beats of Latin music, Jazz, and Funk. \u201cI studied music in college, and I play the piano, guitar, drums, bass and percussion\u201d, said John.<\/p>\n

Balancing Act<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As a third generation Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic, with 32 years in the aviation under his belt, balancing the demanding schedules as Envoy\u2019s Director of Maintenance Operations and the leader of a band is no easy feat for Bob. He has become a master of time management by meticulously planning his work and music commitments to ensure that neither suffers. He credits his success in maintaining this delicate rhythm to the unwavering support of his bandmates and his wife, who are also working professionals, so they understand the demands of his aviation career.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy wife, Patricia, is my foundation and my rock. She keeps me grounded,\u201d said Bob. \u201cWe met at work when she was in Crew Scheduling here at Envoy, and she would do coffee runs for the team. After a while, I told her that I owed her for the coffee and invited her out for dinner instead. When we decided to get married, we had a Starbucks theme at the wedding.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n