11/27/2025
This Thanksgiving, I’m reflecting on one simple truth:
Southern Ohio has given me far more than I could ever give back.
For 25 years, this community trusted me, supported me, challenged me, and allowed me to grow. And now, together, we stand on the edge of something transformational.
The Chillicothe Project isn’t just a blueprint — it’s a belief.
A belief that where you live should never limit the healthcare you receive.
A belief that our kids deserve lights, fields, and opportunities equal to anywhere in America.
A belief that community pride is built when people come together and decide:
“We’re going to build something bigger than us.”
And that’s exactly what we’re doing.
To my staff who show up with heart…
To our partners who share the vision…
To the families who trust us with their care…
To everyone who has stood behind this project from day one…
Thank you.
Your belief is the fuel behind every drawing, every meeting, every conversation, every step forward.
The future rising along River Road will stand as proof of what can happen when a community refuses to settle.
Healthcare access.
Economic growth.
A once-in-a-generation opportunity for our youth.
A campus that changes the narrative for decades.
This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for our past…
But even more grateful for the future we’re building together.
Southern Ohio — the best is coming.
And we are just getting started. 🦃💜
