Person of the Week

by Amanda Spears,

Reporter

Q.) Can you tell me a little about yourself?

A.) I was born in Heidelberg, Germany in 1971. My parents are Kenneth and Jane Runions. I graduated from Lewis County High School in 1990. I married the love of my life, Rodney Hinson, on June 8, 1991. I am blessed with two wonderful children, Zach and Jarrod. I have one grandchild, Brenton, and two bonus daughters, Kali Staggs and Hannah Hensley. I love family time and the Lord.

Q.) Where did you grow up?

A.) My dad was in the military, so we moved around a lot. I have been in Hohenwald since I was 13. Both my mom and dad had family here.

Q.) What is one of your fondest childhood memories?

A.) When I was little I would come to Hohenwald during summer vacation and spend time with family I never got to see much.

Q.) What did you want to be as a kid? What did you actually become?

A.) I wanted to be a teacher. My daddy always told me teachers don't make enough money. I did teach at the vocational school some. Now I do accounts payable at Highland Corp.

Q.) Who was/is your biggest role model?

A.) I had 2 really good role models. My mother was a great mother to the four of us. My dad was a hard working military man. They together instilled in us a strong work ethic.

Q.) What are some of your favorite hobbies/how do you like to spend your free time?

A.) Well I wouldn't say they are hobbies, but I spend most of my time at the church with the youth. I also help with recovery, through Christ. I do like to do crafts and paint when I have the time.

Q.) If you could go anywhere, in or out of the states, where would it be? Why?

A.) Hawaii is on my bucket list.

Q.) What is your favorite 90's jam?

A.) I honestly can't think of a 90's jam. In the 90's I was a young mother probably listing to Barney. If it's not Christian music I don't listen to it much.

Q.) What is one of your favorite things about living in Hohenwald?

A.) The sense of community.They always show up and show out. We all pitch in to help each other when someone is in need. We are truly blessed to live In Hohenwald.

Q.) What is your favorite time of year? Why?

A.) I love spring and fall, but my favorite out of the two would be fall, due to the leaves changing and it's not too hot or cold.

Q.) You're a new addition to the crayon box. What color would you be? Why?

A.) I would say yellow, because I always try to bring happiness and I try to make people see the positive.

Q.) What do you enjoy most about your job?

A.) I love the people I work with. I love being a part of a company that is faith based. I also get to witness a lot of good done in the community, it's not just a job - we are family.

Q.) Do you have a nick name?

A.) No I don't.

Q.) Is there any life advice you could give to our readers?

A.) Treat others as you would want to be treated. It will make the world a better place.

Q.) Is there anything you would like to add that my questions may not have touched on?

A.) No, I just want to say I am very humbled that anyone would nominate me.