A Business Partnership for the Ages

Category: "Inspire" Stories

Date: August 7, 2020

On the “Inspire” podcast, Integrity partners Jeff Sams and John Hockaday of New Horizons talked about the special bond they have after being in business together for 40 years.

Jeff and John have a lot in common: A commitment to service. A passion for sports. And a love of time spent with friends and family — especially out on the water. Above is a great shot of Jeff on a recent fishing excursion.

And here’s John with his grandkids near the recreational lake home that the Sams and Hockaday families share:

{}John Hockaday Grandkids

Not many business partnerships stand the test of time like Jeff’s and John’s has. We’re honored and grateful that they chose to become a part of Integrity.

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