Meet The People Of Benton County - Kaleb Shockey

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NAME: Kaleb Shockey

BIRTHPLACE: Springfield

YEARS IN BENTON COUNTY: 17 1/2

FAMILY: Dad, Jacob; Mom, Crystal; Brothers, Carter and Tyler

THE BEST THING ABOUT LIVING IN THE AREA IS: The lake, of course.

OCCUPATION: Student at WHS & teller at Equity Bank

FIRST JOB: R*Bar, where I worked for Kevin and Stacy

FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORY: Going to races in Joplin and watching during a thunderstorm

THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE WAS WHEN: RIght now! I've been given some great opportunities and the future awaits!

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: Face planting during P.E.

WHAT DO YOU VALUE MOST IN YOUR FRIENDS: Being there when I need them. Friends are there for the good times and the low times.

MY GREATEST FEAR IS: Being alone.

I HOPE I NEVER HAVE TO: Grow up too quickly.

I'VE NEVER BEEN ABLE TO: Meet my idols. Warren Buffet is at the top of the list.

IF I WON THE LOTTERY, I WOULD: Invest.

MY DREAM TRIP WOULD BE TO: Thailand.

HOBBIES: Cars!

FAVORITE BAND OR MUSICIAN: Korn

FAVORITE MOVIE: Rango - it's great!

FAVORITE SNACK: Pringles

FAVORITE CANDY: Milk Duds

FUTURE GOAL: Someday have a family and a perfect work/life balance

WHICH PERSON DO YOU ADMIRE MOST: My dad, Jacob. I look up to him.

ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF: Be patient when it comes to projects, not everything goes as planned.

WORDS TO LIVE BY: Don't be afraid to try new things.