Miles Crosby: From Lexington to the Triad, A Man of Heart and Hibachi

For many, success is a destination—a final, triumphant point on a map. For Miles Crosby, it's a journey fueled by passion, community, and a humble heart. A proud Lexington native, Crosby, also known as "Milos," has carved out a unique path that blends the trades with the culinary arts, all while holding his hometown close to his core.

A graduate of Lexington Senior High School's class of 2019 and a graduate of Johnson C. Smith University alum (class of 2025), Crosby initially set his sights on the football field. However, life had a different plan. When a career in the NFL wasn't in the cards, he made a pivotal transition to entrepreneurship, a decision that would not only define his professional life but also amplify his impact on the community he loves.

Crosby is a man of two trades. By day, he's a skilled plumber, a craft he learned from a man he deeply respects, Arthur Simrel. He highlights Simrel for all of his plumbing knowledge and continues to apply those lessons in his work. But when the wrench is put away, a different kind of tool comes out—the spatula.

Crosby is also a well-known hibachi chef throughout the Triad. His culinary journey began just last year, sparked by a simple suggestion from his aunt, Rachal Small. What started as cooking for family gatherings quickly blossomed into a thriving business. His hibachi has become a local sensation, a testament to his natural talent and hard work. He has found a way to merge his desire to serve with his love for cooking, creating not just meals, but experiences for those he serves.

But beyond his professional endeavors, what truly defines Miles Crosby is his profound sense of responsibility to his community, especially its children. He speaks with genuine emotion about the role he feels he must play as a mentor and role model. He looks up to fellow Lexington natives like Anthony "Jessie" Bowens, Cory Holt, and Mike Evans Bey—individuals who have thrived and set a precedent for him to follow.

Crosby believes in a powerful, simple philosophy: if we preach doing the right things to our children now, those actions become "normal and contagious." He sees it as the community's collective duty to change the narrative of the future for the next generation. This isn't just talk; he puts his beliefs into practice. He recently welcomed a daughter into the world, which has only deepened his resolve to be a man of value. He also makes it a point to give back, cherishing the opportunity to feed the Lexington Senior High football team and Lexington Middle School teachers staff, the very places that helped shape him.

"No matter where life takes him," Crosby says, he will never forget where he came from. His greatest ambition isn't fame or fortune, but to be a great man of value and, above all, to make his mom, Vera Small, proud. In a world often focused on individual gain, Miles Crosby stands out as a beacon of community, hard work, and heartfelt humility. He is more than just a plumber and a chef; he is a testament to the power of giving back and a living example that the greatest success is found in serving others.