I am Welton
“Allow Me to Share”
By: Welton
As fate would have it this life as I knew it was about to change for the absolute worse. Everything that was, would be no more. A troubled past haunted by a childhood of pain, loss, and confusion was my only companion at 25 years of age. I had no idea the many dark nights that I would face alone and cold. An eerie quiet as the gavel lay rested on the countertop of the cold desk. Few words would break the silence. My daze faded as I became very aware of the words that would rewrite the course of my life: 15 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections. One last glance at the ones I knew and grew to love as I was hauled off to a place where emotions and compassion were a thing of the past. As the years passed and hope was lost, out of thin air came an angel that would remove the view through bars and replace them with the most beautiful windows. Blessed with a new vision, I could see the light that has been waiting to guide me towards the beginning of a beautiful and prosperous future, an angel named Awake.
When asked about his time of incarceration, Welton says he sees it as “Time given away, but not thrown away”.
“Welton has been an important part of the Awake team since April of 2023 working both in our panels and windows departments. His attention to detail and eye for quality has helped to deliver an industry-leading product that we can all be proud of”, reclaimed Scott Gates, CEO. While not spending his time at Awake, Welton has started his own business and is actively working at building a future for himself and his family. When asked about his time of incarceration, Welton says he sees it as “Time given away, but not thrown away”.