Lynchburg Business

Leader of the Month: Ralph “Chopper” Wilson

Issue: February 2010 by Lynchburg Business in Inside The Magazine, Leader of the Month

Name: Ralph “Chopper” Wilson

Job Title: Master Barber and President of Choppers, Inc.

Age: 44

Hometown: Lynchburg, VA

What is your mission, personally and professionally-speaking, for your work and for Downtown Lynchburg?

To work harder than average and provide excellent customer service, always!

What one thing do you love most about your job?

[I love] being able to have the opportunity to teach apprentice barbers how to provide good customer service and watch customers leave with a smile on their face.

What is the most challenging thing about your job?

Teaching apprentice barbers how to be patient and having the vision to see good opportunities.

What do you see for the future of Downtown Lynchburg?

More shopping, restaurants, living and touring for the entire downtown area.

Your future business goals are:

To raise the standards of barbering to a higher level.

What professional experiences are you most proud of?

[I’m most proud of] having the opportunity to take haircuts and old buildings from bad to good.

Do you have any career advice for other leaders?

Stay focused, maintain humbleness and, remember, everyone is someone.