Everyday Ass Kicker: Ed Faulk

He Used to Be Big Ed, Now He's Medium Ed

Ed Faulk married my wife's cousin Kelly.  I guess he sang at our wedding, but for some reason I can't remember, which really sucks, 'cause Eddie can sing.  My wife and I joke that Eddie is so successful downstate probably because he was adopted and did not inherit some of the blood lines.

I remember about 15-years-ago this guy was working at the local car dealership in El Paso, IL.  Somehow he got himself a desk job at Caterpillar in Peoria.  He rocked in Purchasing, so they offered him the night job supervising the whole operation.  But...Ed failed the personality test miserably and I guess they picked someone else.

But a few years ago he was offered the opportunity to join a cross-functional team, traveling internationally to set up dealerships for one of Caterpillar's acquisitions.  Eddie saw it as a once in a lifetime opportunity, so he took it, and he's made it.  He's now a world traveler, and I think he's making some serious coin.  From the latest Facebook Photos I think he just bought a new pontoon boat in addition to building his family a new house.  Damn!

Ed is a friend to animals and works as a part time dog whisperer.  His keen Dr. Doolittle skills help comfort and calm all animals around him, including his brother-in-law Jacon.  They race cars at "Funberry".  Eddie is a patient pit crew manager, simply shaking his head as Jacon struggles to slow down and finish a race.

About five years ago Big Ed had some health problems for which weight loss became an absolute necessity.  He did it.  Think he dropped like 150 lbs so far, and still manages to drink beer.

Ed is a family man devoted to his wife Kelly, daughter Kayla, and son Little "E".  He coaches, works, helps others, and is the best part of any local Karaoke night in El Paso.  That boy can saaaannnggg.  

Congratulations Ed, you are the first member of Gusty Winds "Everyday Ass Kickers".