Back@cha sir!

I see that with some college officials too & it's disgusting!! Especially since the decision-makers claim to be looking for good people (but that's another story).
In reality, officials who advance either know the right people, are in the right place at the right time &/or received an opportunity that others weren't afforded. It doesn't mean they are better than anybody, they just got a chance.

If I ever get an opportunity (because it's not promised) I vow not to become that guy.

And if I never get the chance, then I will try to be the best damn HS official I can be.