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ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Meet Kirk Price
I, Kirk Justin Arthur Price was born in Dallas,Texas and raised in Grand Prairie, Texas. I’m a graduate from South Grand Prairie High School. Go Warriors!! I pursued my career in music once I graduated and furthered my education at Grambling State University. After a short lived career in music, I ventured into helping my Uncle with his farm of breaking horses and cleaning up on his land before I went off to the military(Active Army) where I learned more discipline, hardwork, grit and dedication. After serving nearly 3 years, I knew what I wanted to do with my life. I ventured into the world of entrepreneurship in the “helping business”. Fast forward to 2001, I joined Lear Corporation where I learned how to build seats for the top SUV’s in America in Arlington,Texas. I wanted to tie in what I love and learned over the 16 1/2 years I’d been with the company. I’ve always had a knitch for classic rust buckets and turning them into prestige condition. Even though the capital wasn’t there, my vision stayed true. While still working full time, I ventured into the non-profit sector and started my foundation, Old School 2 Nu Skool. After my departure from Lear Corporation, I wanted more knowledge of the car business and how I could give back. With the help of my wife, we moved to North Carolina in order to attend Nascar Technical Institute. To afford schooling, I spent most of my 401k to get thru school and the rest to live on during the 3 years we were there. Before graduation in 2018, I had 2 job offers on the table. NHRA(National Hot Rod Association) and Nascar. After discussing the offers over with my wife, I decided to go with Nascar. Since joining the Nascar Family, I’ve learned quite a bit on the technical side of the car business in racing. I’m a Technical Inspector/Official during and after the races. My knowledge of racing has given alot of insight on how to run my non-profit. This journey has just begun to open up major opportunities for me to pursue my career in the ” helping business. “
OS2NS Board Chairman
Meet Aundre Blasingame
“The most common fact I found in all successful people is that they have overcome the temptations to give up.”
Bio
Aundré Blasingame is the Chef entrepreneur of several businesses including Heavenly Catering in Richardson,TX and HCI Consultants in Dallas,TX . He has over 25 years experience in the food service industry from both FOH and BOH. His career experience has been in quick service and full service restaurants. He has been an Executive Chef for Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Aramark and American Airlines. In addition he did his culinary internship at the Grand Floridian Resort at the famous Walt Disney World Resort and is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. He has competed in Culinary Fight Club, World Food Championships, and Texas Super Chefs. He is a proud member of BCA Global with its passion of bringing Mindful Eating for the Beloved Community to all areas of the nation, Revelation Church of Frisco, S.O.A.R. Charter School of New Jersey and of course Board Chairmen for Old School 2 Nu Skool.
Vision Statement
To help at risk youth to survive and thrive through building their own worth and life skills.
Mission Statement
Old School 2 Nu Skool is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is to empower youth and young adults to become increasingly aware of their basic self-worth, assisting them in achieving their fullest potential in every facet of their lives.