KLOVE Contest Winner: A Man With Extraordinary Purpose!

Why I Nominated Michael Horn
By: Dianna Ayala

I was listing to KLOVE when I heard the announcement on the radio for the “Ordinary people. Extraordinary purpose” contest. The first person that came to my mind was Michael Horn. I immediately dialed the number. I felt strongly about calling but was not able to get through. I asked God that if this is what He wanted, then could He please let me get through by the time I got to my destination. It had been almost 45 minutes when, right before reaching the destination, I got through. It was meant to be!

I met Michael in 1999 through a mutual employer. In June of 2007, Michael hired me to work for his company, Foothills Paving & Maintenance, Inc.

Michael is a loving, faithful husband to his wife of 25 years, Kris. He is a wonderful father of five beautiful girls. He is a deacon at his church, has been asked to be part of the Gideons, and is a leader for Bible Study Fellowship (BSF). Michael allows the office staff to attend BSF during work hours and pays us for the time. He believes strongly that any of his employees who choose to be in the Word of God should be given the opportunity.

Michael and Kris have given Foothills Paving & Maintenance, Inc. to the Lord, calling it God’s company to use at His will. The company philosophy is “Do what is fair and right” and they also donate to several different ministries. To avoid laying off any employees during the current tough economy, Michael and Kris have chosen to not get paid.

Last year, Michael went on a mission’s trip to India where he worked with Kimmy’s House orphans. It changed his life. He loved all of the children and even placed framed pictures in his office. I knew he wouldn’t be able to afford to go on a mission trip this year even through he wanted to, especially after sacrificing his own income.

This contest with KLOVE was a perfect opportunity for Michael to be able to fulfill his calling!

I choose to nominate Michael because he is much more than a great boss. I think he is an amazingly smart businessman, who seeks the guidance of God first and foremost. I see the love and passion that he has for God and respect him. He loves his wife so much and appreciates her and her gifts. He is a devoted father to his girls, always making time for them and their important events. He is involved in the day-to-day operations of his company and still finds time to do his bible study, go to church, and help with BSF. He is a spiritual guide who has a way of making me really think about things. He challenges me to be a better person in Christ and encourages me to find ways to serve.

Michael Horn is ordinary man with extraordinary purpose!