Did You Know THIS About Your Neighbors?

When I called Ricky Steele to compliment him on what a great job his team did at January's "," he wouldn't take the credit; he gave it all to his wife Beth! (She's the one running the show at both locations in Athens.) Ricky also shared some fun facts about their life together. 

TOP TEN THINGS YOU MAY NOT ALREADY KNOW ABOUT YOUR NEIGHBORS, RICKY AND BETH STEELE:

1) The Steeles' business is family-owned and operated. Although Menchie's is a franchise, Beth and Ricky own the two Athens stores and run them with their son, Andrew, and daughter, Rebecca. (Their eldest son cheers them on!)

2) Beth and Ricky have been married 31 years!

3) Their favorite person in the world is their granddaughter.

4) Ricky is a published author. He wrote the book, "The Heart of Networking" in 2004 and regularly gives presentations on networking.

5) Beth hires many high school and UGA students whom she says she treats as if they were her own children.

6) Beth and Ricky believe in supporting the local community. They frequently participate in fundraisers and make donations to charities such as the Clute Barrow Nelson foundation, the North Georgia Food Bank and the guide dog foundation for the blind.   

7) Ricky's dad played for Wally Butts at UGA!

8) Ricky and Beth like to dine at , and when they are in Watkinsville.

9) Beth and Ricky say that they are not in the yogurt business they are in the smile business.

10) The Steeles say they live by the Golden Rule and hope when customers are in their stores they enjoy the experience and leave with a smile.