This post is written by guest blogger, Kynli Smith, Intern at Old Town Cape.
The blog committee wants to share with you the stories of the volunteers that work behind the scenes at Old Town Cape. This series will allow you to get to know our volunteers, find out how they became involved, learn what their interests are, and discover their goals for both downtown and themselves.
Cory Daniel, Commercial Relationship Manager for
Montgomery Bank in Cape Girardeau, is currently serving as president of the Board of Directors for Old Town Cape. He is a native of Jackson, Missouri and currently resides there with his wife, Kristen. Daniel became involved with Old Town Cape a few years ago when he was approached by volunteers to serve on the Board.
"Old Town Cape is a great organization, and I am glad I was asked to be a part of it," said Daniel.
His current role as Board President is to run the meetings, oversee operations and give feedback. A goal of his for downtown Cape are to continue to max the potential of downtown with more businesses, projects and revitalization.
"We have a lot of momentum with the revitalization of downtown happening right now. There is excitement and pride in the businesses and projects happening down here."
When Daniel isn't working at Montgomery Bank of helping Old Town Cape with projects, he spends a lot of his free time outdoors. He is very active in sports and hunting including turkey, deer and duck. The biggest influence in Daniel's life has been his grandparents. They taught him many life lessons that he still uses today.
"They were both just rock solid people. They taught me so much about hard work, honesty and faith."
Some of Daniel's tips for success for people is to remember the Golden Rule: treat people the way you want to be treated. He also encourages people to set goals for themselves that they can strive towards.
"If you are hard working and honest with people, you are going to be successful in whatever you set out to accomplish in life."