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Region 6 welcomes Colandus Rucker

October 13, 2020

Colandus Rucker

Accountant
Payroll Services Branch

Joined GSA August 2020
colandus.rucker@gsa.gov

Man wearing a suit and tie sitting on a concrete bench outdoors.

Where do you live?

Kansas City, Missouri

Where is your hometown?

Kansas City, Missouri

What was your career journey, to where you are now?

Upon graduation, I began my career with Enterprise as a management trainee. There I sharpened my skills and was a leading sales rep. For the development of my career, I made a career switch to be an accountant to focus on longevity.

What is your alma mater, degree or special training?

University of Central Missouri — Business Administration, May 2019

What is your biggest professional or personal accomplishment?

My biggest accomplishment was being a first-generation college grad.

How do you recharge your batteries outside of work?

To recharge, I like to go to the gym and get in a nice lift, play pick-up basketball and attend social gatherings (before COVID-19 LOL).

Tell us a little about yourself. Children? Pets? Married? Hobbies?

Former collegiate football player – running back

What three words best describe your personality?

Determined, Humorous, Caring

What is one of the items on your bucket list?

Deep sea fishing