In this episode I introduce my freind Chris who grew up in Los Angeles, California. While he may not have earned money shoveling snow from neighbors driveways like we did, he always hustled to find a way to scrape together a few extra bucks to pursue his passions in the city of angels. 

Family time in the 70's and 80's was different than it is now. TV was great! M*A*S*H* and Happy Days, Gilligan's Island and so many others, inspiring laughter and serious conversation. Family night was enjoying our favorite shows without the distractions of our iPhones. Cable TV changed the game, and new shows served as inspiration to DYI fixer uppers. Big payoffs in real estate could be found at the right times, and led me to my 18 year career in real estate investing. 

From driving my family's delivery trucks with three on the tree, to vintiques, to family reunions and potato sheds, to developing deep lasting relationships though Young Life, we cover a lot of ground in this episode of Growing Up Yakima. Since high school, Young Life has played a huge role in my life, leading me develop a deeper relationship with Christ and to the team I work with now at Wilkinson.

The people of Yakima are remarkably generous. Giving back was a huge part of the values instilled in me and my siblings by our parents. Getting engaged and involved in our community is an incredible gift we teach our own kids today.  

From wacky hairstyles to a wide varity of music genres—growin' up Yakima in the 80's was a unique experience.

As a boy I relive marching up and down the yard in front of our home holding the candidate's sign knowing little about the nature of the issues or the candidate themselves. As my wife began pursuing her role in county leadership as Comissioner, I have learned much more about how layered and complicated most issues really are. 

For many years I spent four days each December living in a cardboard box to raise awareness for those among us on the verge of and experiencing homelessness. The efforts generated over $100,000 in gifts and countless tons of food, clothing and toys all benefitting the Yakima Union Gospel MIssion and the Salvation Army.

Gilbert Park was just across the street and we spent countless hours there. My Dad won auction that granted us a day to hang with the Mahres, olympic skiers, which reminded me of other local athletes who made it big.

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Featuring David McKinney as he recounts the tails of why Yakima, Washington is home after leaving briefly after high school and then returning with children to the Valley he loves.

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