Personal Introduction

The year was 1986, the month was April, the day was the 20th. Mom starts screaming at Dad, "He's coming, we have to go", and 8 short hours later he (I) was born. My name is Owen Wiese and I live in Flandreau, SD. After what seemed to be the longest 8 hours of my life, life was just beginning for me. I grew up on a small farm and eventually moved into town. Like most other kids and teenagers I never thought of the future or what it may hold for me, but eventually it was time to start thinking about those things. I graduated from high school and have had my trials and tribulations along the way. I have now successfully made it to 27 years old and pushing for a personal best of 28. I am making future goals a possibility through attending Dakota State and majoring in Accounting. I have 4 other siblings who have each decided to move to separate parts of the country, and that has given me a chance to travel the country more often than I would have ever imagined. Through their careers and changes, and my struggles and successes, I have been able to see a bigger picture than only knowing the small town scenario. I currently work at the Royal River Casino as a Pit Boss, and, truthfully, really like my job. With the education I receive I hope to move up the managerial latter in the Casino world, but just not in Flandreau. Where this road leads me is the rest of the story that has yet to be written.