Randy Vaughn

My name is Randy Vaughn. Something you need to know about me right up front is that I am a hardworking, honest and compassionate person. I live in a small town in the Midwest, Henderson, KY, where we still hold true the values that built this country.......where a man’s handshake is his bond. Our community, like many others in small towns throughout this country, has been invaded by the large box stores such as Walmart, Lowes, K-Mart. The result of this influx has been the demise of local mom and pop small business owners. Only a few remain. Henderson is a beautiful town that sits on the banks of the Ohio River. The potential to create a thriving downtown district is unlimited. Sadly the local business community and Financial Institutions lack the vision, passion and courage it takes to turn things around. I am a Musician/Singer/Songwriter and Entertainer. I started playing drums at the age of 9 and through the years learned piano, guitar and vocals. But despite my passion for music I learned early in life that my primary responsibility was to support and care for my family. I was fortunate enough at an early age I learned I had to balance my life between what I loved to do ........and what I had to do. In the spring of 2011 I purchased, at an auction, a three story building located in the downtown business district. Sadly to say this was a local mom and pop Hardware Store that had been in business for 4 generations. The building originally was a manufacturing facility for John Deer Buggies and Carriages. Later after the introduction of the automobile it was converted into a furniture manufacturing plant by George Delker. Hence the name ……….” Delkers” My plans were to open a Music Venue/Eatery. A place of retirement where I could meet with friends , play music and enjoy what years I had left when and if that retirement date came. Up to this point in my life I had worked since the age of 13. Yes I started playing drums in local Honky Tonks at an early age. Throughout the following years I was an Industrial salesman. Through various changes of employment I sold Audio Video products, Plumbing Supplies, Fasteners and cars. I eventually became a Industrial Product Support Specialist ……..(fancy name for Salesman) This became my means of support for my family up until the fall of 2014 when I injured my knee on a jobsite while employed with a very large corporation out of New Bremen,OH …….Needless to say after my injury I was viewed by my employer as a liability and , as my attorney put it, it was just a matter of time before they found a way to dispose of me. Prior to my termination I was Salesman of the year in my division for 2012 , 2013 and in 2014 and I was in the running to win it for the third consecutive year. I was the top producer over other territories such as Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Louisville and Lexington that were two to three times the size of my territory. At that point the Music Venue I had been working on went from being a retirement project to my only means of income. My personal investment to that point had been well over $250,000.00 I invested everything I had. I somehow survived the first two years but it took its toll. Depleted all finances, served divorce papers and eventually had to sell the business. For me to have worked so hard and get this far just to have it all slip away was a tough time in my life but I am very resilient and determined. You can read this and get a general idea of my situation but to truly understand my story you need to know me and the type of person I am. Search on Facebook and find my personal page Randy Vaughn and my business page Delker's Bar & Music Venue, My musical projects VonHasty and Scarecrow “ If I failed tomorrow I could walk away with my head held high knowing in my heart I have given it all I had …………or did I?” Respectfully , Randal D Vaughn