PEOPLE PROFILE

DAVID G. PALMER

Occupation: Account rep for American Red Cross Blood Services.

The best part of my job is: "meeting and working with all the volunteer blood donors."

I've always looked up to: "My wife, Desieree because of her values, commitment and honesty. She is s agreat mom, too."

Pet Peeve: "People who leave early from sporting events."

The best part of my life was "when I got married, when Katie and Blake were born, and in May, when our third child will be born."

What do you like best about this area? "It has a bigger city atmosphere with a small town flavor. It is also close to all of our family. The people are also very friendly."