19 Quotes by Mark Pope

The program definitely works. It's doing some good in bays and estuaries - low energy areas. Each year, you can see the difference.

I happened to see a bit of the trend on voting and it showed we have a well-informed voting academy.

It has been a great year for job creation. The gears are in drive and we are going places. We're not going to recover from the loss of textiles and tobacco overnight, but we are getting there.

Every year, when I'm with a new team, that's one less team that doesn't know that I can't play.

Things are looking real good for 2006. The economy is looking up. We have 29 projects going on now that represent a good mix of small and large companies that can create from five to 10 new jobs or a whole lot more.

The women's basketball team needs a change. Chris convinced our committee that positive change can come from within. I saw real progress under Chris' leadership. There was a renewed enthusiasm and intensity, including victories in five of the last six games.

It's a step in the right direction. It helps some.

It's been a good working relationship with (Electrolux) so far. (The expansion) means a lot to us. It means they want to be here.

I've heard stories of FGCU making a move and having a spot with the Atlantic Sun (Conference).