Ken, Osprey’s plant manager, is retiring from Osprey after 23 years. Before he leaves us, we asked Ken some random questions about his time with Osprey and his future plans.

KEN BEST
Alarm settings on phone?
3:30 AM
First App checked in the morning?
E-mail
Most surprising app you depend on?
Facebook Messenger
What is your home screen image?
Picture of my Grandkids
Average commute time?
2 hour
Strangest thing you have seen at Osprey before opening the building?
High speed car crash.
Favorite time of the day?
Early mornings
Favorite place you traveled for work?
Switzerland
The accomplishment you are most proud of at Osprey?
Renovated the entire building with new furniture, floors, windows, and painting.
The one thing you wish you could have done before retiring.
Professionally – Complete the soundproof project in the shop
Best lunch spot near the office.
Chick-fil-a
Best advise you could give to younger people at Osprey.
Keep an open mind
What’s your favorite entertainment?
Movies
Most prized possession in your garage?
Ford Galaxy 500
Most people don’t know this about me.
I am a shy person before I get to know you.
I am looking forward to doing more of what?
Traveling with family
Favorite holiday?
Christmas
This dated technology I still use.
Desk calculator
A movie everyone should watch.
A Christmas Story
Favorite music for a long drive?
Oldies and Rock-a-Billy
Favorite sports team?
Georgia Bulldogs
What changed the most since you started with Osprey?
Engineering technology like SolidWorks.
What change do you miss the most?
The people that have retired.
Looking back, I never thought I would have done this.
International traveling
I will go here as soon as possible.
Out West
I am glad I went here but will never go back.
Slovakia
I am going to learn this now that I have the time.
To play guitar
I’m sure I will get a call about this after I leave.
Any building projects or trade show questions
If you could have dinner with anyone dead or alive, who would it be?
John Wayne
I never thought I would want to do this, but I will after I retire?
Sleep in