March 9, 2009
Let me introduce you to Billy Rogers. Billy is our cottage supervisor and coach for all of our sports team. He is the guy I rely on to keep things in the cottages running smoothly. He also very effectively runs our weekly staff cottage meetings. Billy has been at Salem for about five years and is the most senior of the staff who have direct involvement on a day to day basis with the boys. He brings a great deal of experience, wisdom, and insight to the staff and our boys.
One of his greatest strengths is his ability to read a situation and address that situation appropriately. Billy takes more of a no nonsense approach to the job. He likes to have fun with the boys, but he also requires them to do what they are supposed to do when they are supposed to do it. Because of his position as our coach, he also gets much interaction with the boys on a more intimate level, teaching them the finer aspects of the many sports we play here at Salem, which also carries over to life situations.
Billy’s demeanor is very even. He does not get too excited when there are problems, nor does he get too excited when things are going extremely well. The boys respond well to his leadership. They know he is going to give it to them straight, but in a way that is compassionate and redemptive. He is the first to correct wayward behavior, but also the first to encourage the boys when they do well.
Billy has a great love for these boys. He pours his heart out to them day after day. He truly cares for them and the situations that have resulted in them being sent to Salem. He is a great role model for our boys as he demonstrates Christ-like behavior to them, regardless of the situation. He is also a great role model for staff in his professionalism, dedication to his work and to Salem. Thanks Billy, for being part of Salem. You are an inspiration to us all.
Brent
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Brent, thank you for your words about Billy. Billy is not just great with the boys. He is an outstanding supervisor and leader to the staff. He cares about the staff, listens, and encourages us. He works very hard to give all of the staff the time off they need when they need it, and he has excellent advice and feedback. Billy has persevered with character through many challenges and trials. He is one of the finest men I have had the privilege of working under.