Thought Leadership

Announcing the Winners of the 2020 Lewis Sexton Scholarship

I was born and raised in Kentucky, the proud son of a single mother in a working class, blue collar family. So I know how hard it can be for… September 17, 2020

Welcoming Elizabeth Montoya to Rubicon’s Board of Directors

As an entrepreneur and the founder of Rubicon, Morris Industries, and the Morris Foundation, one of the things I’ve learned in my time is that it is the people who… September 16, 2020

Congratulations to the Winner of the 2020 Nate Morris Prize

I went to public school here in Kentucky, raised by a blue-collar family and a single mom. Now I’m living the American Dream. What better proof that a better life… September 11, 2020

Fort Knox, a Symbol of American Ingenuity

Growing up, I used to beg to go to Fort Knox. Every once in a while, as a special treat, my family would take the 40-minute drive down Dixie Highway,… August 28, 2020

My conversation with Yahoo Finance about waste and recycling in the COVID-19 era

Yesterday, I joined Yahoo Finance for The Final Round to discuss current challenges – and opportunities – in the waste and recycling industry. Since March, over 150 million masks have… August 27, 2020

Dollar General: A success story based on small town American values

There is a rich history of entrepreneurship, risk taking and success in America. I know. I’m living the American dream and can speak from personal experience. I used a $10,000… August 18, 2020