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John Hightower: "I am inspired by hard-working creative types that fight for their vision despite the difficulties and direction of the grain."

John Hightower, CMC ADS wheelchair technician

Title: CMC ADS wheelchair technician

Started work at UTMB: June 2, 2023

What does your job entail?

Repairing wheelchairs for patients in our state prison system.

What do you like most about your job?

I enjoy learning new techniques and being creative on how to do more with fewer tools.

What is the most challenging thing about your job?

Doing more with fewer tools.

What led you to a position in health care?

I've always had a desire to help people.

Who are your heroes and why?

Maynard James Keenan, Tom Segura and Trent Reznor. I am inspired by hard-working creative types that fight for their vision despite the difficulties and direction of the grain.

Where do you see your career path taking you?

Into a strong, both intellectually and emotionally​‌, position in my life.

What do you do in your spare time?

I DJ weddings!

What is the best advice you ever got?

"Live everyday like it's the last day you can eat a burrito."

What is your favorite quote?

"This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality; embrace this moment; remember we are eternal, all this pain is an illusion."

What three words best describe you?

Artistic. Motivated. Compassionate.

What is the coolest thing—or just a fun fact—about you?

I write, sing and play the instruments to my own professionally distributed music.

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