ELLENSBURG, Wash., June 22 -- Central Washington University issued the following news release:
In every workplace, there are people who anchor the team - those who bring a calm presence, a steady hand, and a level of care that doesn't seek attention but inevitably earns respect.
For those who have work alongside CWU Construction Project Coordinator Dave Kopczynski, that description likely feels familiar.
Though he spent 10 years (2005-2015) coaching Ellensburg High School softball players, it's not the scoreboard or the batting cage that define Dave's impact today. It's the way he shows up - for his team, for his work, and for the people around him.
"I prefer to be a leader more than a boss," he says. "And, to me, there's a big di...