Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2022 19:12:44 +0000 (UTC) From: Mike Simmons Subject: Cast of characters - it was always about the bets Hi, here is an updated list of characters. Some are current, some are in and out and some are simply fond or not so fond memories. Real historical characters have been omitted from the list as I see no reason to include them. Please note that I am sure characters have, been omitted as I simply forgot to include them. Thanks for reading and for the comments. Also, please if possible consider a donation to Nifty as these free stories are not actually free to publish. Thanks Mike Mike, Sr - Mike's dad. Founder of MJS Technologies MJ - special name for Mike Simmons, main character MJS Technologies - major technology company founded by Mike SR. MJS Enterprises - conglomerate found by Mike Jr. Umbrella organization for many companies and start ups. Adam Finnegan - Mike, Sr college roommate and attorney, no longer in the picture Brian Cain - Replace Adam as company attorney, replaced by Tim. Tim - Mike's current attorney replaced Brian Jeff Bosh - QB1 to start Mike's junior, juvenile detention, car accident, wheelchair Ray - Mike's cousin, started Mike with bets but fell into drugs as he couldn't compete with Mike. Mike's dad paid for Valley Forge Military Academy, big turnaround and Air Force recruit for football Carrie Carter - Mike's ex-girlfriend and general issue throughout Sam Carter - Carrie's brother and QB who transferred to a different HS Coach Warner - Mike's first high school Coach Coach Weston - AD and current High School coach Sean - VT friend and future teammate Rodrigues - VT friend and future teammate Coach B - VT head Coach Coach Conn - VT asst. Coach Ruth - Mike Sr. longtime secretary fired by Mike, hired at startup which was sold Nancy - school athletic secretary Maggie - head of HR at Technology Colton - Mike's hair dresser and Ryan's boyfriend Ryan - first house keeper, sometime accountant, Colton's boyfriend Josh - Junior middle linebacker Major Jim Messer - Mike's PR guy, former astronaut and special advisor JJ Messer - Mike's best friend, teammate and son of the Major. VT recruit and wild Texas football player. Was recruited before MJ met him. Fast, very fit and remains a bit of a cowboy Riley - Mike's former asst. current company COO and engaged to Jack McBlaine. Married Jack with a big wedding at Oakmont. On leave from Technologies as she follows Jack to Houston and possible space flight Jack McBaine - Big time Fighter pilot, retired now runs Robotic department.NASA astronaut currently on leave Jace McBaine - former navel cadet, sports injury, runs Winery project. Judy - Jace's serious girlfriend. Local resident in NY wine country. Hillgrove - former head of Standard Property Dillon - Mike's former assistant and now company CEO Kyle Williams - President old company PHD in comp Sci from CMU Liam O' Toole - Cole caddie, Special assistant for Mike Cole - Mike's step brother, golfer, son of Megan Megan - Mike Sr. Wife and mother of Cole and Ashley, federal judge Dr. Johnson - high school principal Zaid - Mike's asst. recently fired Colleen - the Simmons current housekeeper Allen Clarkson - high school player on opposing team - VT recruit. Rob - high school basketball player ties with JJ and Carrie. Carrie falsely claimed Rob was the father of her child. Star basketball player and captain of defending state champs. Military brat and has known JJ for a long time. Sally - Mike Sr. Second gold digging wife, lasted a couple of months Jim - Mike's close friend, QB1 with arm issues John Carson - Highmark CFO, business associate and father or Wyatt Wyatt Carson - freshman high school QB and John's son. Chad - high school linebacker, West Point recruit. Clark - manager Oakmont Mike - manager South Hill CC Amy - company executive secretary and Ruth's replacement. Now company COO. Jordan - company CFO. Dry quiet excellent bean counter. Dr. Drennan - Mike's medical doctor Dr. Collins - Mike's retired medical doctor. Dr, Carolyn Adams - Mike's new head doctor Mia - JJ new girl Heather - Mike's new girl, didn't last long Todd - Junior running back Josh - heir apparent to the football team Winnie Tillison - Mike's current girlfriend who will be going to VT. John Tillison - heads accounting firm occasionally ues e my Mike's company Bill Kappel - Winnie's uncle and lead designer for Continental Continental- company developing old mill site in Homestead. Mr. Heilman - executive director of local high school league. Senator Costa - state Senator on oversight committee for HS sports Dr. Bob Lombo - Executive director of state high school association Pete Flaherty - Mayor of Pittsburgh. Heidikamp - runs Standard Property, real estate arm of Enterprises. Kirkpatrick - law firm executive with ties to business dealings. Charlie Cummings - former owner of the Winery David Cummings - Charlie's son, DC lawyer. Moral scumbag, divorce pending pays male hookers Chuck - Charlie's grandson and David's son in 6th grade. Beth Cummings - David's soon to be ex and Chuck's mom. Mr. Fey - Executive director of the USGA