I’m a 20+ year Lake Highlands/East Dallas resident. We moved in because of the schools and have stayed because of the community. All three of our kiddos have gone through RISD schools from Moss Haven Elementary, to Forest Meadow Junior High to Lake Highlands High School. We have a college sophomore at Texas A&M, a high school senior on his way to Colorado State in the fall and a high school sophomore who is a Highlandette. I’m all about the kids in our community – anything we can do to lift them up I’m all in. I was part of the team that started Forerunner Mentoring about a decade ago and continue to serve our kids through that organization and also through Lake Highlands Young Life.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
Wife of 25 years is Lisa. 20 year old son Will. 18 year old son Grady. 15 year old daughter Rebecca Jane. And 11 year old german shorthaired pointer Buddy the wonder dog.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’m in the healthcare business and love that the work I do impacts people at their most vulnerable time. I make a difference.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
RM12:20. Prego. I’m digging the new Jake’s Game Day too.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
25 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
It’s hard to narrow to one, but Steve Hardin is one of my favorite people in the community. He’s a mountain of encouragement and is also all about the kiddos.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Greece is on the top of the list – my oldest is studying abroad there this summer and I want to go experience it with him.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
I can’t see The Shawshank Redemption on TV without stopping to watch it.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be kind
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
I want to captain my own ship from Hawaii to Tahiti
Q: What is your go to band when you can’t decide what to listen to?
Midland these days
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
As funny as it sounds, Lake Highlands Automotive. They are such great community advocates and stewards.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
While I know him and consider him a friend, I’d welcome sitting down and breaking bread with Lonnie Jordan, our head football coach at LHHS. He is amazing and all about the kids and I think I’d like to take him to Rodeo Goat at Casa Linda.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love the small town feel East Dallas/Lake Highlands has – small town in the middle of the big city.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Right where I am now, just an empty nester.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I was brought into this world by a presidential candidate.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Lone Eagle Peak, Granby, Colorado
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
April. Christmas. January 3.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Sunsets
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My mother in law
Q: How do you ignite kindness in your community?
By leading with kindness.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
The ocean
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
People. Place. Comfort.
