Getting it honest

Self-proclaimed "Mr. Do It Yourself," who bought a vineyard after discovering a love for wine shortly before marrying his wife more than 10 years ago, said his goal upon retirement is to learn to make a great bottle of red wine. But in addition to that, he’s spent time honing a variety of skills through the years. Tippin was a commercial pilot at 17, and is a multi-engine instrument aviator, a skilled helicopter rated pilot and a certified aircraft mechanic. He’s a welder, truck driver and heavy equipment operator. An avid hunter, Tippin enjoys spending time with his children, teaching them how to hunt, fish and enjoy the outdoors. A firearms store he owned for 10 years was converted into his management offices and recording studio in 2005. Growing up, Tippin said he didn’t know what he wanted to do.



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