Mike Steplowski
Mike Steplowski, owner of The Steplowski Mortgage Team, powered by Success Mortgage Partners, has over 15 years in the mortgage industry. He loves being able to serve the local Mount Juliet community. Mike has been a Mount Juliet resident for 12 years, married to his wife Tricia for 22 years, and has three children, John, 20, Reed, 19, and Zane, 14. He enjoys playing in his amateur ice hockey league, and if he’s not playing hockey, he's watching it. He loves being active in the community, and he is grateful to have found a business he loves and can’t imagine doing anything else.
Patrick Robinson
It was 2010, and a new app called Instagram quickly became popular amongst teens. Patrick Robinson soon became obsessed with trying to gain the filter aesthetic without the app and took to film photography. Fast forward ten years, a few different jobs, cameras, and always shooting as a side hustle for friends and family. Patrick decided to hop off the corporate ladder and pursue his once side hustle as a full-time gig. He now focuses on producing content for businesses and influencers alike. His company is currently booming and is almost exclusively referral-based. With two beautiful daughters (ages 6 and 4) and a stunning wife cheering him on, he has never been happier and loves living in Mount Juliet.
Mayor Hutto:
Randall Hutto is a lifelong resident of Wilson County. Growing up in Watertown, he attended Watertown Elementary and graduated from Watertown High School. Randall earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1984 and would continue his education with a master’s plus 30 degrees in Education from Trevecca Nazarene College.Trevecca Nazarene College.
He began his career in education at Lebanon High School in 1984, teaching U.S. History, Math, and Physical Education. During his tenure at Lebanon High, he utilized his passion for young people and athletics as an assistant varsity football coach for 18 years. He led the Blue Devils Boys’ Varsity Basketball team as head coach for 12 years. After an 18-year career at Lebanon High School, Randall accepted the opportunity to serve as Assistant Director of Schools for the Lebanon Special School District in 2003. Randall began a new and challenging career in September of 2010 when the citizens of Wilson County elected him to serve as Wilson County Mayor. Randall has three children, Alex, Megan, and Brett, one grandson, Jack, and another grandson on the way. Randall is a member of Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, and Watertown Chambers of Commerce and an active member of the Lebanon Breakfast Rotary Club.
JUDGE JIMMY LEA
Jimmy is a proud native of Wilson County, where he graduated from Lebanon High School. He attended the University of Georgia, where he played baseball for two years, then completed his studies and graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a biology and psychology degree.
Following undergrad, Jimmy worked for the Tennessee Department of Health while also completing his legal education at the Nashville School of Law, graduating with honors in 2002. Jimmy is a member of the Lebanon Breakfast Rotary Club, the Tennessee Sheriffs’ Association, the Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, and the 15th Judicial District Bar Association. He was a 2006 graduate of Leadership Wilson County.
Jimmy practices law with Lee & Lee Attorneys at Law, P.C. in Lebanon, where his focus is litigation involving business and corporate matters, creditors’ rights, real estate, and probate. In December 2007, he began his service as an assistant district attorney general in the 15th Judicial District. Since that time, he has prosecuted thousands of cases, including violent crimes, white-collar crimes, and others. In 2020, he was privileged to be named Deputy District Attorney General and remained in that position until his appointment to the bench.
Jimmy was appointed as Judge of Division II, Wilson County General Sessions Court, by the Wilson County Commission on October 18, 2021.
He and his family attend First United Methodist Church. They believe it is essential to support civic and charitable organizations throughout our community. His wife, Maggie, runs a successful small business providing passionate care and support to the elderly, and their son Spencer spends his days hard at work in school and enjoying time with friends.
Aaron Barranco
Aaron Barranco joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in January 2014 and is proud of opening the new office here in Mt. Juliet last year. He also serves as Psychological Operations Officer in the Army Reserve. He received the Bronze Star Medal for service in Iraq. He holds Series 26,66,7 and 26 securities licenses.
Aaron serves as a personal financial coach to clients and advocates time-tested financial principles, including disciplined, long-term saving and investing, careful debt management, and a thoughtful insurance strategy. Aaron works with clients to establish a personalized financial plan to pursue their goals.
Brandon Whittaker
Brandon Whittaker joined First Command Financial Services as a Financial Advisor in January 2021, following a 4-year career in the United States Navy, where he attained the rank of E4. Brandon understands the challenges and opportunities of life in the military and is committed to helping service members and their families get their financial lives squared away.
A graduate of Bethel University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Brandon holds Series 7, 66 securities licenses, plus life and health insurance licenses in TN.
Brandon is committed to coaching clients to pursue their financial goals and lifetime dreams by bringing sound financial knowledge and trustworthy advice to a lasting relationship with each individual and family he serves. In his free time, Brandon enjoys spending time with friends and family.
Dr. David Snodgrass
Dr. Snodgrass grew up in Gate City, VA, and Kingsport, TN. After gaining a musical scholarship to attend college, Dr. Snodgrass took a detour and dropped out to enlist in the U.S. Army Reserve, where he proudly served eight years. In 1970 he went to work for Mason Dixon Truck Lines as a special equipment coordinator. Dr. Snodgrass continued his love for music, playing trumpet for his band, The Castaways. After the economic downturn of 1976, Dr. Snodgrass was laid off from his job and decided to re-enroll in college. Dr. Snodgrass eventually earned his Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the University of Tennessee in 1984. While he was in dental school, he witnessed a stranger being beaten; Dr. Snodgrass stepped in to save the victim’s life and was shot in his left temple and completely lost vision in his left eye. Dr. Snodgrass did not let all of his triumphs stop him from his accomplishments. After Dr. Snodgrass finished school, he met his wife, Melody. They eventually opened their first practice in Hermitage, TN becoming the first multi-specialty practice in Tennessee and starting with seven patience to 40,000 in 4 different locations. Dr. Snodgrass partnered with his good friend’s son, Dr. Terry King, as they grew into multiple locations. Dr. Snodgrass still enjoys doing what he loves while in his free time spent with his wife, three children, and three grandchildren.