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B Williams
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Post subject: Finally met Joe Posted: Fri 17 Feb 2012 02:01 |
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Joined: Wed 20 Apr 2011 14:25 Posts: 1351
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Joe Stiles was taking a skip to Raleigh and I was finally able to meet him in Asheville. We drank coffee in the parking lot of a Citgo station and talked about the bonding business. Although our meeting was brief, I came away knowing what a true professional is. He is a calm confident man and i found that we share a lot of the same values. Not sure if it's a Southern thing or just coincidence. I could have talked with him for hours but he had a lot of road to cover.
Very impressive the way joe treated the man that had failed to appear. He treated him with respect and dignity. He wasn't trying to play tough guy, just a man doing his job. In fact the skip was actually smiling and spoke to me and my wife. I know his demeanor was a direct reflection on how he was treated.
I hope to see more people in our profession take the low impact route as Joe and others do.
Make no mistake, Joe is no push-over, he was capable of handling any problem that may have arose. Unfortunately i know a few prople that could have apprehended the same guy and had problems from the get go but that says more about them than the skip.
I don't think Joe is going to like this post because I'm bragging on him, but if it will show that being a rough and rowdy cowboy isn't required to get the job done, I'll deal with his thoughts about this post.
_________________ Bill Williams Bail Agent Eagle Bonding Services Asheville NC 28804 828-777-8667 Lic # NC10013561 Lic # TN 2033018
Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty - Jefferson Davis
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Post subject: Re: Finally met Joe Posted: Fri 17 Feb 2012 07:11 |
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Joined: Thu 06 Jul 2006 14:22 Posts: 3982 Location: Maryland and Virginia
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Congrats for meeting one of the most humble, serious and dedicated professionals that I know. I would, and have, make an apprehension with him anytime, anyplace. Joe has held prisoners for my daughter and I so we could get some sleep, and relayed fugitives for me, even paid the guys that did the apprehension for me. First class all of the way. Joe has attended one of my classes for the NABEA and I was given the honor of presenting for the TAPBA on several occasions. Joe's greatest accomplishment as regards this industry was his organizing the infamous BEES class, bringing anyone who is anyone in bail education together in one presentation. Those that attended that can explain better than I.
Joe is my brother, friend and mentor.
Scott
_________________ R.E. "Scott" MacLean III
"Leaders are like Eagles, you never see them in a flock, but one at a time"
Chesapeake Group Investigations, Inc. Chesapeake Bail Bonds 877-574-0500 301-392-1100 (fax) 301-392-1900 (Office)
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Post subject: Re: Finally met Joe Posted: Fri 17 Feb 2012 09:21 |
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Joined: Thu 16 Jun 2005 16:04 Posts: 4598 Location: NE Alabama
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Enough good things cannot be said about Joe. He is the epitomy of Southern Gemtlemanship and adedicated professional. I have had both the honour and privilege of working for him on more than 1 occasion. Gld you had the opportunity to meet him.
_________________ River City Associates Decatur, Al. 35601
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B Williams
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Post subject: Re: Finally met Joe Posted: Fri 17 Feb 2012 10:14 |
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Scott,
Put you,Joe and a few others together on here and this profession and it's reputation would be one hell of a force to be reckoned with.
You take a back seat to no one my friend!
Ruffin, I noticed where you recently worked for Joe, hated to hear about the deer and your car. I hope to one day meet you as well.
_________________ Bill Williams Bail Agent Eagle Bonding Services Asheville NC 28804 828-777-8667 Lic # NC10013561 Lic # TN 2033018
Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty - Jefferson Davis
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Post subject: Re: Finally met Joe Posted: Fri 17 Feb 2012 11:12 |
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Joined: Thu 09 Mar 2006 14:51 Posts: 3344
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Well,
We can all meet Joe ( again for some ) in St Louis next month. Along with Bill, Scott, Scott, Phil LuVonda, Tom, Bill, Yak, Luke, Matt, and everyone else that I am just too tired to remember right now as it was a late night last night.
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B Williams
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Post subject: Re: Finally met Joe Posted: Fri 17 Feb 2012 12:33 |
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My caseload has increased dramatically over the last few weeks which might prevent my attendance in St Louis. One case could be a door closer if not closed soon. I've been working triple time in hopes of making the meeting.
_________________ Bill Williams Bail Agent Eagle Bonding Services Asheville NC 28804 828-777-8667 Lic # NC10013561 Lic # TN 2033018
Never be haughty to the humble or humble to the haughty - Jefferson Davis
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Post subject: Re: Finally met Joe Posted: Fri 17 Feb 2012 16:56 |
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Joined: Fri 23 Dec 2005 12:57 Posts: 538 Location: NE Alabama
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I've always liked Joe, he's a pretty good feller in my book...
_________________ Jay Shell Covering North East AL. AAA / Eagle Bail Bonds, LLC Anniston, AL 256.235.2437
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Post subject: Re: Finally met Joe Posted: Fri 17 Feb 2012 17:54 |
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Joined: Fri 27 Mar 2009 21:26 Posts: 993 Location: Orange, CA
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Concur with everything here! I met Joe right before last Christmas after returning a fugitve to Knoxville (from SoCal!). We had breakfast and got to chat a bit before we had to hit the road. Time very well spent for this student of the game!!!
_________________ Tom Duprey Founding member, NABBI (Nat'l Assoc. of Bail Bond Inv.) Ca. Bail Agent Lic#1845795 Owner/Operator, Thomas Duprey Bail Bonds Owner/Operator, Orange County Bounty (714) 727-4689
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Joe Stiles
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Post subject: Re: Finally met Joe Posted: Sat 18 Feb 2012 22:52 |
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Joined: Sun 22 Sep 2002 05:14 Posts: 186 Location: Knoxville, TN
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Thanks for all the kind words, guys. I'm not really sure I'm deserving of all the compliments. I just got back from Raleigh, NC snd was very fortunate to be able to meet with Bill Williams and his wonderful wife Sandy. Thanks again Bill for taking the time to come out and meet with me. I totally enjoyed it. I hope to see you again soon.
_________________ Joe Stiles
Bail Fast Bonding/
Black Aces Bail Recovery
Knoxville, TN
800-689-5031
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