The Principal Charity Classic senior PGA golf tournament was held this past weekend at the newly restored Wakonda Club in Des Moines, and before the first round began on Friday, the Business Record sat down with Principal President and CEO Dan Houston on the clubhouse patio for a wide-ranging conversation.

Houston discussed the golf tournament, the importance of giving back to the community, sustainability efforts that were underway at the tournament and shared his reflections about his 40 years with the company.

Here is what Houston had to say in his own words.

On the Principal Charity Classic’s tradition of giving back to the community and topping $60 million in contributions to support 130,000 children in the state:

On the sustainability efforts undertaken by the tournament and the Wakonda Club to reduce the tournament’s environmental footprint:

Houston recently celebrated his 40th anniversary with Principal. He shared what he believes he has learned about himself during his tenure with the company:

Knowing what he knows today, Houston shares the advice he would give to his younger self of 40 years ago: