Michael Granger is originally from the Caribbean but has lived in Glencoe for nearly 30 years. He is a consultant helping U.S. companies invest in foreign countries. He has two grown children and as a hobby, likes to read. He spoke while inside on a very cold day outside.
Q: How did you get started in your line of work?
A: I started visiting some countries in South America, the Caribbean and Africa and saw there was a need to connect American companies. I thought American companies should be more competitive in those markets and I saw the Chinese companies were very active in the places that I went. I thought some American companies might also be interested in doing things like renewable energy and other kinds of investments in those countries.
Q: What book are you reading right now?
A: I’m reading “The State of Africa.” It is a book that has to do with post-colonial Africa and what happened after the African countries received independence. It also deals with the struggle for independence and all of the negotiations that occurred in countries like South Africa.
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Q: What do you enjoy about living in Glencoe?
A: It is a quiet, peaceful place. It is easy to move around in, it is clean and has beautiful surroundings and close to the lake.
Q: What is the hardest part for you to get through winter?
A: I think I have gotten used to it, but the hardest part of getting through winter is the cold and the lack of sun. The vitamin D deficiencies are ever present in the winter of Glencoe.
Q: Is there something you are looking forward to in the summer?
A: I like spring and summer because when the weather is beautiful, people seem to be happier.