Never one to use fancy language or embellish, Dudney says his real job is, "...to be on site before an event, make sure nurses are in place and trained and that everything --meds, personnel, testing equipment and supplies -- all of it is in place and ready to deliver a top-level event. If something is missing, I know what to do. I'm usually around during the event, too, in case something unexpected comes up. I consider it my job to take the stress out of the event."

To some it might sound a little "manufactured," but Dudney takes great satisfaction from giving to others. "I grew up a missionary kid. I traveled with my folks to a lot of far-flung places administering aid to some very poor and disadvantaged people. Even as a kid it was rewarding. That where the 'getting from giving' part of me comes from. Earlier this year I travelled with my parents to Central America to do missionary work. I'll do it as long as I can," he predicts.

One of the themes you hear echo throughout the halls of HFA / VSA is the authenticity of living personally what you do professionally. "Alan, our founder, runs tri-athlons. Kim Elsberry plays competitive tennis. With me," notes Dudney, "it's the whole idea of giving. I do it personally. I do it in my professional life every time we put on a successful event and I see employees commit to making positive changes in his or her lifestyle. The look on their faces when they finally accept the fact they have to make changes is hard to describe. I know there's a huge payoff for them and their company down the road. How does going to work each morning get any better?"

Keith Dudney: Field Operations Manager, self-styled missionary and stress reliever.

Contact Information:
Email: Keith Dudney
Phone: 888-434-4358 ext.105