Name: Capt Suveer Shekhawat Where do you work? 40th Airlift Squadron Dyess Air Force Base What’s your job title/what do you do? C-130J Pilot Where are you from? Morgantown, West Virginia If you’re not from Abilene, how long have you lived in the area and what brought you here? I moved to Abilene three years ago in 2017. This is my first flying assignment in the Air Force. What is your favorite thing about living in the Big Country? The people and the community of Abilene.

Name: Heather Lindsay Where do you work? The Mill Wine Bar & Event Venue What’s your job title/what do you do? General Manager Where are you from? Columbus, Ohio If you’re not from Abilene, how long have you lived in the area and what brought you here? My husband and I are originally from Ohio and both graduates from the University of Cincinnati. We moved to Abilene four years ago for the military. What is your favorite thing about living in the Big Country? I love the true s

Oh 2020, what a year you have been. Truth be told, I promised the Chamber and a number of people I would steer away from the “military lingo” during my time as Chair for AYP this year but alas, I couldn’t help it. First of all, I am truly humbled, honored and EXTREMELY EXCITED to serve as your chair during year seven of AYP. Despite the crazy times we all live in and the added stressors we are all having to deal with this year, I vow that your steering committee is committed