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When I was a kid, I wanted to be … I have always wanted to be an architect! In fourth grade, I was part of a school group that toured a college architecture program, and I was hooked and never wavered. It is such a blessing to see that dream fulfilled.
What would you rather be doing right now? Traveling. There is so much to see and so little time.
Shhhhhh! Don't tell anyone that … I love working on my property. I can spend hours on my tractor working to improve my small patch of dirt. It is therapeutic to me.
Other than your wedding day and/or the birth of your children, what was your proudest moment? I have two kids that are out of the house, living on their own and doing things right. They are not perfect, and I cannot take much of the credit, but I am very proud of the type of people that they have become.
It really stinks when … people make assumptions about me without all the facts.
What word in the dictionary would your face be next to? Consistent.
I always laugh when … clips of the Muppets come across my social media feeds. They crack me up.
Invite any three people, living or dead, to dinner. Who are they? Moses (his intimacy with God. Leonardo Da Vinci (self explanatory). My grandfather. (He was a World War II vet, and there are many things I never got to ask him about.)
At the end of a really long day at work, I like to … kick back and relax watching obscure British crime dramas on television.
People who knew me in high school thought I was … They were probably confused about who I was. I went through a few distinct phases.
My most unforgettable brush with greatness was … I’m still waiting for this to occur.
I would drop all my plans tonight if I had the chance to … go to a Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd or Queen concert (original versions of course).
If someone gave me a million dollars, there is STILL no way I would … live in a big city.
America should be more concerned about … what is being taught to our children. Core beliefs are important.
I'm OK if there's ever a national shortage of … plastic shopping bags. I should be set for a few years with our current supply.
When I'm on the Internet, I always go to … news and sports sites.
What is the most useful piece of advice you have ever received? Make life better for those who are coming after you. (My dad)
When I'm cruising down the road, I'm likely listening to … news talk radio or travel podcasts.
I always get sentimental when … I think about how fast my kids have grown up.
The older I get, the more I realize … how important being flexible is.
If I had one "do-over," I would … There are many things that could qualify, but I am hesitant to go back and make changes because it would affect so much more. One thing is for sure, though. I have learned from each of my mistakes.
My favorite item of clothing is … a sweatshirt I picked up in Yellowstone. It brings back good memories of one of my favorite places.
If I've learned anything at all … Everybody is dealing with something, so be generous and give people grace.
Jacques Reynolds, 49, is an architect and the vice president of Architechnics in Quincy, where he has worked for the past 18 years. Reynolds and his wonderful wife Nicki have been married for 28 years and have four outstanding children he is so proud of — Annie, Nate, Maddie and Sophie. Annie and her husband Jacob have blessed the Reynolds with three grandchildren who bring all of them such joy. Reynolds grew up in South Carolina, started college at Clemson but moved to Missouri in 1996 and finished college at Drury. He has lived in Missouri ever since.
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