Sam is an attentive steward and a fourth generation family member. He has served as a Director for The Agnew Company, as well as the Ownership Council Chair. For the Ownership Council his role includes being champion of legacy, education, & hospitality and events for their family assembly meetings which take place annually. Sam is an Entrepreneur. Over the last 4 years his ventures include opening up a Distillery in the State of Washington where he and his team are producing and creating the best Spirit products and Spirit experience in the industry. Pursuit Distilling Co. was founded to create a culture of inclusion, engagement, and fun productivity while producing Spirits. Sam has also become a Gallup®-Certified Strengths Coach. He uses his passion for strengths-based development and draws on 15 years of business leadership to help individuals achieve greater success and satisfaction through the Gallup StrengthsFinder assessment. Sam is married to his wife Jenny of 15 years. They have three children, an 8 year old son, a 5 year old daughter and a 2 year old daughter. He enjoys spending time with his family, running, golfing, playing basketball, skiing, and chasing around his kids. It brings him great joy to watch them grow. Sam is a graduate from the University of Kansas. He is a passionate Kansas Basketball and Seattle Seahawk fan.