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I grew up in Denver, Colorado, in a family of artists, so my interest in the arts was from birth, essentially. I earned my bachelor’s degree in theater from the University of Denver and after graduation moved to the east coast to start working professionally.
I grew up in Rowlett back when that town was considered country and so small there wasn’t even a store to buy a pair of socks. We grew up riding horses, fishing and running around the woods. I was drawn to the fire service early in life. Both my father and brother were firefighters. After being around them and hearing their stories, I knew that firefighting was the career for me.
I was born a Methodist preacher’s son in Louisiana and my family moved to Texas when I was 12 years old. After high school, I attended Austin College in Sherman, graduating with a degree in religion and history.
The Office of Emergency Management consists of a part-time administrative assistant and four full-time staff to provide organized analysis, planning, and resources to prevent/mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters.
I was born and raised in New Orleans. I developed an interest in government and politics in high school, largely because of the unique nature of both in Louisiana. I developed a strong belief that local government should be managed by professionals who, above all else, are committed to integrity and service.
I was born in Texarkana, but my parents moved to the metroplex when I was one and I grew up in Murphy. Mom and Dad both worked for the postal service; Mom retired from the Richardson post office, Dad from the Garland post office. While we didn’t live in Richardson, we did a lot of business here and spent time in the area.
A Chamber President is the CEO of the organization. The position is neither an elected one nor is it governed by term limits. Instead, the Chamber President is hired and managed by a Board of Directors.