Kevin Hacker’s Commitment to Community

Oct 04, 2023 at 10:10 am by RMGadmin


Service + Success: Kevin Hacker 

with YOUR Southern Gentleman, Johnny Birdsong

As we are putting together the annual Philanthropy issue of YOUR Williamson, it’s easy to see just one more reason why Williamson County is so special. We give back. Unequivocally, as a community, we give back. And there are so many opportunities here for each of us to make a difference.

 

This month, I had an opportunity to sit down with Kevin Hacker – Vice President of BBE Solutions, Inc. and a multi-decade member of this incredible community of giving that we call home. As a board member of My Friend’s House – a Place for boys to live, heal and grow – he has now been serving for twenty-one years on the board, making a difference in the lives of boys who have been dealt a bad hand in life. Kevin went to Franklin High School with my wife, and I have known him since I first met Shelly. I have always admired Kevin for his positive, friendly demeanor and for all he does. He is a true southern gentleman as well. I couldn’t think of anyone better to chat with in this issue. Here is what Kevin had to tell me...
 
JB: How long have you lived in Williamson County and what do you love about it?
 
KH: I moved to Franklin from Cincinnati, Ohio, and have lived here for forty-six years. I love the small-town feel even though it has grown so much over the last few years. I love the people, and I also love the tight community and the location.
 
JB: How did your journey begin with BBE Solutions?
 
KH: I was working for a much larger company, and I found that their priorities were very different from mine, which made it very difficult to give my customers the service they deserved.  The owners of BBE reached out to me and explained their mission, and I felt like it was the same as mine, and I have been with them ever since. We both believe in the idea that small businesses can work outside of the box when needed and give customers more of a personal experience.   
 
JB: What do you feel are your biggest achievements (in work and personally)? 
 
KH: Personally, my greatest achievement would be raising my three daughters; they are amazing young women. Professionally, I have been successful in helping my clients be more efficient with their office equipment needs. 
 
JB:  Do you have a motto you live by? 
 
KH: “Help someone be better than they were yesterday.”
  
JB: What do you feel it is to be a Southern Gentleman and how do you maintain the qualities/traits on a day-to-day basis in your role and in your life?
 
KH: To be considered a Southern Gentleman is to treat everyone with respect, which sometimes means biting your tongue when you feel disrespected or disappointed. 
 
JB: Why do you feel it is important to be involved in charitable endeavors?
 
KH: It is the only way we can truly make a difference in the world. As with my commitment to My Friend’s House, I want to be able to make a positive difference in a kid’s life and let them know they have someone in their corner.   

Kevin added that he has been married to the best Middle School teacher in the world for twenty-five years – his wife, Jennifer. “It’s a blessing to be married to your best friend,” says Kevin. Smart man!
 
Thank you, Kevin, for all you do. YOU are making a difference. Remember  –the most important thing we all have is our time. Always try to give a little of that to others. There are opportunities for all of us to share our individual gifts with someone who needs a helping hand and be of service to local charities that are part of the fabric of Williamson County. Even if it’s simply being kind, caring and respectful to one another, and giving someone a smile. It doesn’t cost a thing.