Ricky Dickson - Blue Bell Ice Cream

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The former CEO of Blue Bell ice cream, one of the most beloved ice cream brands in the country.  He worked his way up through the company to become President and CEO. He's the author of the new book "One Scoop at a Time: Stories & Lessons from Fear to Faith": RICKY DICKSON