Mack L. Hogans
Mack L. Hogans is a retired senior vice president of a global forest products company. “Since retiring from Weyerhaeuser Company several years ago, I have joined business boards and the boards of nonprofit organizations.“
Dad to: Makiah Danyel, 32, and Jarrett Mack, 28
Hometown: I grew up and was raised on a farm in rural Abbeville, Alabama. Abbeville is a small town of roughly 2,000 people. I left Abbeville when I went to college at Tuskegee University. I transferred to the University of Michigan where I completed my undergraduate degree in Forestry.
Favorite ways to spend family time in WA: My children are my life and, as young adults, they are busy with their own lives, but we enjoy family outings such as golf, cookouts, going to our favorite restaurants and celebrating holidays, like Christmas and Thanksgiving. When they were younger, we went bicycling, played competitive family volleyball and hung out in the parks.
Your most rewarding fatherhood moment: Seeing both Makiah and Jarrett finish college and grow into beautiful and successful professionals is the most rewarding part of fatherhood for me. I am equally proud that they have caring and kind souls and a deep sense of service to others.
Biggest challenge as a dad: My biggest challenge is coming to terms with the reality that my little kids are now responsible adults. I find myself torn between treating them like kids and realizing they are adults and more independent than the little kids I took to competitive dance events, school plays and basketball games. I am proud of them both.
A father who inspires you and why: My father, Mack C. Hogans, was a remarkable man and role model. He taught me the value of a good education, family and how to treat people with dignity and respect. He led by example and always challenged me to be better, continue to grow and always keep an open mind.
Best piece of advice for a new dad: My advice to any father is to spend time with your children—a parent can never spend enough time with their kids. As kids and parents get older, both will regret it if you don’t. Kids will help parents to grow and open their eyes to new and exciting opportunities. Time with your children is the greatest gift for them and you.
Your biggest hope for your children: My biggest hope for my children is that they will never stop learning and to be nice and kind to people. I want them to be successful in every aspect of their life
How are you celebrating Father’s Day? My children are surprising me about the specifics they have planned for Father’s Day. What I do know is it will involve food, laughter and fun. I can’t wait to see what they have in store for me!
Love you Dad