I could describe Randy in many ways…. He was a man of faith, a husband, father, and family man. He was a friend, colleague, confidant, Networking guru, technology wiz, a local one stop shop for all things “Healthcare/Senior Care Marketing”, and an all-around great guy.
On October 3, 2020 we all lost this very special guy. Whether you are new to Senior Services Network or have been here since the very beginning, you have and will always hear Randy Bauch’s name.
He was the beginning founding member of this organization. He believed in what this organization stands for and what each of us can do to help and support each other.
Randy was the person that greeted you at the door. If you were new to the group, he introduced you to everyone in the room. If you were looking for a job, he was the person to ask. He was the center of all Networks; North, South, Central and Surrounding areas.
Whenever someone wanted information spread about an Event, or anything important, Randy made sure everyone from Davidson, Robertson, Sumner, Rutherford, Wilson, Williamson, Cheatham counties and beyond all knew about it. He posted on Facebook, sent emails or whatever he needed to do.
Randy always brought so much sunshine into the room when he was around. His smile was infectious. He smiled from ear to ear. Almost like he never had a bad day. You were almost always greeted with a hug. Randy was the person who was the first to arrive to set up and always the last to leave to help clean up.
Randy found ways to connect to people with people on a personal level. I can remember having conversations with Randy about Preston going to Lee University and how excited he was. I had gone to Lee myself and was excited for Preston.
He also utilized his job at Clinical Research Associates to help all of us who needed assistance with clinical studies to get the help we needed. He did that, asking nothing in return.
As I write this from a personal perspective. I had the privilege to meet Randy in 2007. I met him in Rutherford County and Davidson County. Each time he assisted me in learning my way around the “Networking” Arena.
Randy, had a true Servant's Heart, a Networker’s Heart, and a Heart of Gold.
The remainder of 2024 and January. Let this time be a “WWRD”(What Would Randy Do?)
Take time and reach across all Networks and meet new people, bridge gaps between competitors, refer to other referral partners, do whatever you can to build stronger Networks and bonds together, all like Randy would do.