40 years ago, as a very, very, young Army sergeant, I was able to purchase the very first home computer at a pretty good price from the Post Exchange. That was the Commodore 64. Shortly after the purchase, I was discharged from the US Army, the only job I had ever had! I was so fascinated by this computer that I spent every waking minute, day and night, learning how to use it.

I wrote an inventory program which I was able to sell as a monthly service to two local businesses for $20 a month! That’s when I got the idea to start a computer company. 
I had never had a job.
I did not have a college degree.
I had no business experience.
And I had no money!
So how did that work out? Well, it didn’t…
I rented office space, hired a secretary, and bought office furniture. One month later, the bills arrived. The business closed. The computer company died.

My bride and I were home schooling our five children. We had heard naysayers complaining that home-schooled kids would miss out on social interaction and learning how to speak well before others. So, I enlisted the help of each child (the oldest was 14) to assist me in running our new company. One with an administrative bent became my admin assistant, handling vendor interactions and calendar updates. I taught the one with the math bent how to use QuickBooks.
I gave the receivables work to the daughter with the most agreeable personality.
I taught my son how to write code, and had my youngest daughter empty the office trash can.

We spent our mealtimes praying for God’s grace and mercy toward our new company, asking for Him to turn the heart of business owners in our favor, as He turns the waters of the rivers. He was faithful to do so. And during those early years, my daughters became well known as wonderful speakers, pleasant hostesses, and valuable employees. One went on to serve as admin to a successful wealth advisor. One went on to create a bookkeeping business. One went on to raise an entrepreneurial daughter who started her own business. And my son was hired to write code for Amazon.

As the years passed, Quo Vadis grew from a small, family-run operation to a thriving business, all while staying true to the core mission that started it all—helping people. Despite the challenges, setbacks, and lack of formal business training, our commitment to service, integrity, and community support has remained steadfast. Each year has brought new lessons, new partnerships, and new opportunities to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Looking back, it’s incredible to see how far we’ve come, but even more humbling is realizing that what began as a simple idea in a young sergeant's mind has evolved into a legacy of hard work, faith, and family. As we move forward, I carry with me the belief that success is not measured solely by profits, but by the impact you have on others and the growth you inspire in the people around you. Here’s to continuing the journey, wherever it may lead — Quo Vadis.