Getting Neighborly - Town of Fairview

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Linda Munson Oct 15, 2024

Dave welcomes Linda Munson, the owner of Housewarmers of Allen. Linda shares her journey from being a computer programmer to owning a business that connects newcomers in the Allen, Fairview, Parker, and Lucas areas with local businesses and community resources.

She highlights the importance of fostering a sense of community for new residents and provides detailed insights into how Housewarmers of Allen offers valuable information and trusted referrals to help residents acclimate and thrive. Linda also talks about how their welcoming service bridges gaps in the community, such as helping a young non-native English speaker find the resources to write a book.

Throughout the conversation, Dave and Linda discuss the broader impact of such initiatives on community strength and cohesion. Linda emphasizes the importance of personal connections and local involvement, explaining how Housewarmers of Allen not only supports local businesses but also encourages residents to engage in various community activities and volunteer opportunities. Their dialogue paints a comprehensive picture of how a well-connected community can significantly enhance the quality of life for its residents.

To find out more about Housewarmers of Allen, visit: https://housewarmersallen.com/

Key Topics Discussed:

The role of Housewarmers of Allen in connecting new residents with local businesses
Importance of community and personal connections for new residents
Examples of how Housewarmers helps residents with specific needs
Discussion on the changing dynamics in the Allen, Fairview, Parker, and Lucas areas
The impact of local engagement on community strength
Encouragement for residents to participate in community activities and volunteer opportunities

Pamela Sailor, Yellow Brick Consulting Oct 01, 2024

Host Dave Quinn sits with Pamela Sailor, who recounts her bold move from California to Fairview, Texas without ever having seen her new house. Pamela shares how the move was driven by a quest for better schools and country living and influenced by the struggles faced living in California during 2020. She has immersed herself in the Fairview community through volunteering and working with various organizations like Treasured Vessels, Grace Lake Ministries, and the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center.

Dave and Pamela also discuss Pamela's business, Yellow Brick Consulting, which she founded after experiencing burnout working for a nonprofit. The business, named for its "Wizard of Oz" theme, focuses on impactful storytelling for nonprofits, emphasizing the importance of emotional connections to encourage donations. Pamela highlights the significance of monthly donations for nonprofit stability and encourages the community to be actively involved in charitable causes. Reflecting on her spiritual journey and community engagement, she reveals how faith has guided her new life chapter, allowing her to effectively network and draw new clients.

To learn more about Yellow Brick Consulting, visit: https://yellowbrickconsulting.net/

Key Topics Discussed:

Pamela's recount of moving sight-unseen from California to Fairview, Texas
Challenges and adventures of the four-day journey to Texas
Reasons for relocating: better schools and country living
Experience of visiting Dallas and Fairview, initial doubts turning to appreciation
Volunteering in the community with various local organizations
Yellow Brick Consulting: Pamela’s business supports nonprofit storytelling
Emotional motivation behind supporting charities and differences from product purchases
The importance of monthly donations for nonprofits
Pamela's transition to remote work and balancing family life
Community spirit in Fairview and personal insights into supporting local causes.
Acknowledgment of veterans, particularly Vietnam veterans, and community gestures fostering connectivity

Joel Joseph, Rocky Creek Candle Company Sep 16, 2024

Welcome to another episode of Getting Neighborly, where Dave welcomes Joel Joseph, the owner of Rocky Creek Candle Company. Joel takes us through the fascinating world of custom candle-making, where customers can choose from nearly 100 fragrance oils to create unique scents—resulting in over a billion possible combinations. We'll explore the personalized experience that Rocky Creek offers, from one-on-one sessions with scent specialists to creating custom labels and even engaging children with sand wax art. Joel shares his journey from telecommunications to entrepreneurship, the rapid growth of Fairview, and the support of the local community and the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce.

We also talk about how Rocky Creek Candle Company focuses on making memorable experiences, customer engagement, and Joel's business strategies, including social media presence and partnerships with other small businesses. Whether you're interested in team-building events, private parties, or simply creating a unique fragrance, Rocky Creek Candle Company offers a welcoming and creative space for all.

To learn more or to visit Rocky Creek Candle Company, visit: https://rockycreekcandles.com/

Key Topics Discussed:

The importance of great customer service
Community involvement secrets for growth
Operational strategies
Transitioning from corporate to an entrepreneur
Building a company with family

Angi Burns, Allen City Lifestyle Sep 01, 2024

Dave sits down with Angi Burns, founder of Allen City Lifestyle to discuss the intricacies of entrepreneurship and the critical importance of aligning with the right clients over merely increasing numbers. Angi advocates for a quality-over-quantity approach, emphasizing the value of surrounding oneself with knowledgeable professionals, seeking mentorship, and putting ego aside to effectively navigate the entrepreneurial landscape. She shares her rapid journey to success, from launching her publication in just 21 days to achieving significant milestones like becoming a conference speaker and making the president's club within six months.

Angi details the sacrifices and learning curves of her entrepreneurial journey, including owning up to mistakes and the importance of delegating tasks. They also highlight her commitment to community engagement through events like galas and client luncheons, and her approach to selecting high-quality businesses for her publication.

To find out more about Allen City Lifestyle, visit:

Key Topics Discussed:

The importance of saying "no" to unsuitable clients and focusing on quality relationships
Value of mentorship and learning from knowledgeable professionals
Sacrifices and learning curves in entrepreneurship
The importance of owning mistakes and learning from them
Delegating tasks to skilled professionals
Building and maintaining community relationships through events
Selecting high-quality businesses for the publication
Balancing work and personal life to avoid burnout
Community storytelling and featuring local nonprofits in the magazine
The positive impact and success of connecting with the community through publications and events

Faith-Fueled Resilience: Dr. Courtney Baker Journey from Teenage Mom and Stroke Survivor to Entrepreneurial Powerhouse and Painter Aug 16, 2023

Get ready to be inspired by a story that exemplifies unwavering determination, the strength of overcoming, and the power of faith. Today, we kick off our special series on Women Entrepreneurs, and we're starting strong with the remarkable journey of Dr. Cortney Baker right here in Fairview.

Imagine being a teenage mom and carving a path to an extraordinary life. That's just the beginning of Cortney's story. At 28, she took a leap of faith, leaving her job as a children's speech therapist to build her own home health company, KidsCare Home Health. From its humble start in Dallas, it's now an 8-figure national enterprise with over 1000 employees.

But here's where Cortney's journey takes a profound turn. She's a stroke survivor, a living testament to her strength in the face of adversity. Her story speaks volumes, reminding us that challenges can be overcome with the right mindset and unwavering faith.

Cortney's achievements extend far beyond the business realm. She was honored as the Texas Business Woman of the Year in 2016/2017, underscoring her unwavering dedication. Her insights have graced influential platforms like Huffington Post and Forbes. She also received her Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University, a testament to her commitment to learning and growth.

Now, let's dive into the captivating facets of her journey. Dr. Cortney Baker isn't just an entrepreneurial powerhouse; she's also an accomplished painter. Her canvas vividly portrays empowerment, resilience, and hope, driven by her faith in Jesus Christ.

Cortney's influence reaches every corner. As a seasoned TEDx and keynote speaker, she shares her wisdom on women's leadership and entrepreneurship, driven by her faith and passion. Her message resonates with people from all walks of life, reminding us of our incredible potential.

But that's not all – Cortney authored "Unlimited: Conquering the Myth of the Glass Ceiling," a book that serves as a guide to shatter limitations and embrace the potential that faith and resilience bring. And then there's the "Scaling Society," a community Cortney founded to nurture creative women business owners. The Scaling Society is where ideas flourish, businesses thrive, and lasting connections are made while grounded in faith.

So, join me on this special episode of "Getting Neighborly" as we kick off our Women Entrepreneurs series by delving into the captivating journey of Dr. Cortney Baker. Her story is a living testament to the indomitable human spirit fueled by faith. Get ready to be inspired on a whole new level!

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The WildLife -- Martography -- Paul Marto Aug 09, 2023

Dave catches up with Paul Marto of Martography -- Fine Art Wildlife Prints, Note Cards and Calendars

Paul has been passionate about photography since the early 1980's. Nature, wildlife and action shots are his favorites and he loves the challenge that arises from the unpredictability of his subjects when he is trying to capture the perfect wildlife moment. He is a native of California and has spent the last twenty-eight years in Orange County. Paul grew up in Carmel Valley, so it is no surprise that he gravitated towards wildlife photography. Mountain bike riding, hiking, tennis and playing the electric guitar round out the list of pursuits for this U.C. San Diego graduate. He has a beautiful wife and two adorable children.

Through his photography, Paul is trying to bring awareness to the abundant collection of wildlife that cohabit the Orange County area. He believes that the more we know about these amazing animals and their requirements, the better prepared we will be to live a peaceful coexistence with them. He strives to present brilliant photographs of these wonderful creatures, large and small, in a way that will both inspire and educate.

Martography: 801-599-2849

Paul’s Instagram Account: Https://instagram.com/paulmartophotography

Paul’s Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Martography

Paul Marto: https://www.turningart.com/artist/paul-marto

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Accasia Martinez Jun 21, 2023

Accasia Martinez – Owner & Operator of Accasia’s Event Venue since July 2021

Wife to Fernando Martinez for over 27 years and mother of 3 – Patrick 26 yrs old, Ryan who will be 21 in August and Ashley 14yrs old.

Born in New York and raised in the Dominican Republic. Holds an Associate degree in Business Administration, has experience as an Executive Assistant, Human Resources Generalist, Compensation Analyst, Sales Analyst, Marketing & over 18 years of experience in Corporate Event Planning for companies like AIG, Liberty Mutual, Sol de Plata, Occidental Hotels & Resorts, Philip Morris, Frito Lay & PepsiCo Foodservice.

The bond with her family and the relationships she builds with people is the most important thing to her. So after planning events for over 18 years, for both corporate employers and personal connections, she has taken a leap of faith and started our own venue & planning services.

Accasia hopes that her venue can serve as the stage to many celebrations and gatherings that bring people together to create lasting memories & relationships.

Jan Samuels Mar 09, 2023

The Collin County Historical Commission (CCHC) is the official local arm of the Texas Historical Commission. It receives Collin County funding to serve as the umbrella organization for all historical preservation and education groups within the county.

The commission currently has twenty members nominated by the members of the Commissioners Court and representing all four quadrants of Collin County.

The commission holds regular meetings on the last Thursday of each month, beginning at 4 pm (except when Thanksgiving falls on the last Thursday, then we move to the first Thursday of December).

National Defense Briefing Series Mar 02, 2023

The National Defense Security Briefing Series is a program of quarterly discussions on issues and areas of the world where US vital national interests are at stake in the 21st Century. The series is jointly sponsored by the Dallas Chapters of the Navy League, the Air & Space Forces Association, the Association of the US Army, the Military Order of the World Wars, and the Jewish War Veterans. While we all support our individual programs and charities, this program is designed to bring us together in support of the issues we share in common.

Heritage Ranch hosts the series that attracts a broad audience of people from all over North Texas.

In this episode Super Dave Quinn is joined by 3 key members of the National Defense Security Briefing Series.

Ted Puchacz, Former Machine Accountant Intelligence, Navy. (Ted lives in Heritage Ranch) Board Member ted@ndbsinc.org

Military Background

Ted is a veteran of the Cold War, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, and SHAPE War Headquarters. He retired from the Navy as a MA2, Intelligence, after 6.5 years of active service. He worked on the development of intelligence during the Cuban Missile Crisis, development and deployment of the IOIC database on NAVY carriers as well as serving at SHAPE, Panda Division, developing systems for both NATO & US Eucom. During his time in service, Ted has worked with a variety of US & NATO intelligence services.

Charles Daniels, Former Lieutenant, U.S. Navy President charles@ndbsinc.org

Chuck served in the United States Navy from 1978 to 1984, as a Surface Warfare Officer in the Pacific on destroyers and as a Liaison Officer between Commander Naval Surface Forces Pacific (COMNAVSURFPAC) and the First Division of the United States Marine Corp (FIRSTMARDIV) Camp Pendleton.

After leaving the U.S. Navy, Chuck began a 30-year career working for Texas Instruments Defense Equipment Group and Raytheon. Throughout his entire post-military career, he supported Top Secret U.S. Navy technology research programs as well as intelligence development programs. He has been a Manufacturing Engineer, had roles in business development, finance and contracts. When Chuck retired from Raytheon, he was managing approximately $1B in defense contracts.

Charles became the Commander of the Dallas Chapter of MOWW in July of 2020 and led the Dallas Chapter to the “Best Large Chapter” award by June 2021. He has been awarded the MOWW Silver Patrick Henry Award, the MOWW Gold Patrick Henry Award, the Chapter Commander Emeritus Award, the MOWW National Citation and the U.S. House of Representatives Certificate of Congressional Recognition Award.

John Campbell, Lieutenant General, U.S. Air Force, Retired Vice President john@ndbsinc.org

John retired from the Air Force in 2003 as a Lieutenant General. His 32-year military career included operational and staff assignments all over the world. He commanded two fighter wings and has 3,600 flying hours in the T-38, F-15 and F-16 aircraft. In his last tours in Washington, he served as the Deputy Director for Operations, Joint Staff; the Deputy Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency/Commander, Joint Task Force-Computer Network Defense; and as the Associate Director of Central Intelligence, Central Intelligence Agency.

After retiring from the Air Force John worked for Applied Research Associates in Arlington, VA and in 2006 joined Iridium Communications, Inc. McLean VA as the Executive Vice President for Government Programs, managing Iridium’s core government communications services as well as numerous classified programs serving DoD and other US Government customers. He currently serves as Chairman of Iridium Communications’ Government Advisory Board and represents Iridium at the working level on the President’s National Security Telecommunications Advisory Board. General Campbell is a member of the National Security Advisory Council of the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, Washington DC; and is a senior advisor to the President of the University of Maryland Global Campus and the Cyber Center for Education and Innovation, Fort Meade, Maryland. John is a member of the advisory board of Untrafficked, a national organization dedicated to combatting child sex trafficking. Currently he is a member of the Board of Directors of the Veterans Center of North Texas and serves as President of the Dallas Chapter of the Air Force Association.

Getting Neighborly -- Jill Hawkins Apr 30, 2022

Founded in the late 80’s by Bill and Jill Hawkins, Hawkins Landscape and Lawn Maintenance has been creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces in Collin County for over thirty years.

A family-owned and operated business, we believe in building relationships along with landscapes. Our team consists of employees who ensure quality, consistency, and professionalism at every step of the process, whether we’re creating a new landscape or maintaining your existing one.

Angela Poen: Community Garden Kitchen of Collin County Sep 24, 2021

As a Fairview resident of 21 years, Angela Poen has enjoyed watching the town grow into one of the most prosperous small communities in one of the wealthiest counties in the country.. With that in mind, it might surprise some to know that 48,000 children in this county experience food insecurity at least once a year. Doing something to resolve that is where Poen, a former schoolteacher, has focused her efforts.

Poen has led an initiative to build the first community kitchen in Collin County that will serve meals to anyone who asks, no questions asked, and no paperwork required. The 4,800-square-foot kitchen and restaurant at 501 Howard St. in McKinney will be open from 6 to 8 p.m. daily and serve guests in a large dining space with private tables — just as they’d experience at any other restaurant.

She says while the community is blessed to have food pantries and other resources for people in need, this project fills a need for people in even more specific situations, such as not having access to a places to prepare or store food, seniors who will benefit from social interaction, or students who receive free or reduced breakfast and lunch but do not have options for evening meals.

“This is all about dining with dignity. Our volunteers will come and ask them what they would like to eat. We may have a slim menu, but we don’t want them to feel like it’s one size fits all,” Poen says. “We just want them to have the opportunity to make the decision about what they are eating.”

The idea came about seven years ago when Poen and a group of friends who were conducting a Bible study at her home stopped to acknowledge and be thankful for the abundance of food they’d all brought to share. In attendance were a couple of local school principals who brought up their personal awareness of food insecurity in the community. That sparked the inspiration to research the scope of the issue, which planted the seed for a solution.

In this episode, hear from Poen about the many serendipitous events that happened next: Finding the perfect spot of land, raising $1 million to completely fund construction, receiving donations to equip a nice kitchen, partnering with local culinary students for food prep, and developing a garden on the property that will help supply the restaurant and also serve as an educational garden for children and adults.

Poen says the building is almost complete and the organization is ramping up efforts to fully develop its volunteer base. Visit www.communitygardenkitchen.org to learn more or volunteer to help with this incredible new effort.

Mike Waddell: President & Governor, Allen Americans Professional Hockey Club Jul 02, 2021

Meet a new Fairview neighbor, Mike Waddell, President & Governor of the Allen Americans Professional Hockey Club. A 30-plus year veteran of the sports world, Waddell took the helm of business operations with the Allen Americans team in 2020 after most recently serving as president of World Team Tennis’ Orlando Storm. Just prior to that, he served as team president for the Orlando Apollos in the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season and also has built his extensive experience in college sports and NASCAR.

Waddell said when he received the call from Allen Americans Owner Jack Gulati to consider a move to North Texas, there was no doubt he wanted to seize the opportunity.

“I said ‘I’ve gotta do this!’ This is a great place, and living over in Fairview, it’s a great place to live,” Waddell said. “I’ve lived in a lot of suburbs, bedroom communities … you just want to be close to everything, but you also want to be able to feel like you’ve gotten away. This is the best area I have been for that, and my wife talks about it all the time. We actually know our neighbors here.”

Waddell and his wife, Heidi, have two adult daughters, and are experiencing first hand the community pride and quality of life that can be a game changer in helping the Allen Americans recruit, he said.

“Part of being able to recruit, whether you’re in college sports or minor league professional hockey like we are with the Allen Americans, is you’ve got to have a great place to recruit to. We play in a nice arena but we live in a great area. These guys, they could be in Wheeling, West Virginia, or Kalamazoo, Michigan, or Orlando, Florida, or Rapid City, South Dakota. I mean, there are 26 teams in the ECHL that are in 20 states and two foreign provinces in Canada. … When you can come back to a super area like this, you can recruit solid talent. People want to come here and work,” Waddell said, citing our “four seasons” lifestyle and options for dining, cultural experiences, family fun activities and access to nature.

In this episode, Waddell shares more of his love for Fairview and the greater area, including future goals for the organization to more deeply engage in the community through its foundation and how the organization is eager to custom tailor experiences for fans.

“People are looking for things to do right now. Maybe it’s for their family. Maybe it’s just for them and their significant other. Maybe they want to come out with a big group from work. We can create that type of experience for you and make you have a really awesome experience whenever you come to the Allen Americans and the Allen Event Center,” Waddell said. “When you’re a member of our community, we’re a year-round lifestyle brand. I don’t want to be [just] a hockey team.”

Give a listen to hear more from Mike Waddell, and learn more about the Allen Americans Professional Hockey Club at allenamericans.com.

Colby Nate: CEO, Third Corner, Origo Oil & Gas Software, EDOiQ Jun 04, 2021

Colby Nate grew up in nearby Plano and began his career pursuing photography, which led him to photo and video work in the digital space as it began to take off. From there, he learned web development, eventually aligned with two like-minded entrepreneurs who had complementary digital skill sets, and launched Third Corner. The company began with a primary suite of custom software products designed to help oil and gas companies integrate disparate data systems of operational information into a single, shareable source allowing business leaders better visibility to increase process efficiencies. They also have created EDOiQ, a product designed for managing and reporting useful data to provide visibility to key stakeholders in economic development projects.

Nate says taking the information they’ve learned from these products and looking for opportunities to apply their development capabilities toward addressing similar principles in other industries has been a priority during the Covid challenges over the past year. One of those areas is focusing more on the financial reporting aspect of their software, coincidentally something they had already begun prior to Covid. Now, Nate says, businesses that used the tools to increase efficiency during the past year can continue to capitalize on that to further grow their businesses.

A Fairview resident now, Nate initially chose this area for its affordability and family-friendly quality of life while raising his three children, who now are young adults. He’s chosen to stay for its “country/city vibe,” plus daily inspiration that comes from successful neighbors here, he says.

“I just see so many successful people in this area. I just want to talk to them and see, “Hey, how’d you get where you got and tell your story?’” Nate says. “[I appreciate] listening to the diversity of experience from people and then seeing if there are things as a software developer that I can bring to solve their problems and vice versa.”

Give a listen as Nate shares about his experience living in Fairview and learn more about Third Corner and its products at Thirdcorner.com

Jeff Bednar: Owner, Profound Foods & Profound Microfarms May 28, 2021

In 2014 Jeff Bednar and his wife, Lee, were looking to make a career decision that would have a profound impact on their family, so they started Profound Microfarms on 2.6 acres just three miles away in Lucas, Texas. The farm property has 17,000 square feet of controlled environment greenhouse space growing leafy greens, culinary herbs, edible flowers and microgreens. Since then, they’ve also started two more businesses — Profound Foods & Profound Kitchen, and what began as a venture to normalize their working hours as their young children grew has not only had the impact they initially intended but has become even more profound than they imagined.

Thanks to sticking with their initial mission of “farmers helping farmers” as the world encountered the Covid-19 crisis, they have managed to adjust their business model to grow and evolve the latter two businesses over the past two years. Locating two of the businesses in Fairview has had a critical role in that success, and their entire story is a lesson in drawing upon simple, solid values and choosing to innovate in the face of adversity.

The Bednars started the second business, Profound Foods, about 18 months ago, distributing to restaurants all the products from their farm along with those of a small network of fellow farmers in the area who specialize in beef, chicken, eggs and soil vegetables. That idea came from Jeff volunteering to run a friend’s chicken order to a Dallas restaurant where he already had a scheduled delivery. The chef pointed out how convenient that was for everyone involved, and a lightbulb went off. By the time Covid occurred, they were collectively selling to 25 restaurants, and thanks to a USDA grant, that number grew to more than 130. When restaurants had to close, they pivoted to a retail model within a week, reinventing their packaging and workflow to safely deliver their goods to households.

As word grew, so did their producer network, which diversified their product variety with many goods that wouldn’t fly at the wholesale level. They more than doubled their producer network and were also able to donate surplus wholesale goods to the community as they shifted the business model. Then they launched yet another business concept, Profound Kitchen, which grew from producers bringing them end-of-season goods that shouldn’t go to waste. For example, when life gave them cases and cases of peaches, they figured out how to turn them into jam, peach barbecue sauce, and dehydrated peach chips. Between the three businesses combined, they’ve also been able to provide jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities to chefs who were suddenly unemployed because of restaurant closures. For example, celebrated Dallas Chef Nick Walker came on board and has launched 60 products over the past seven months.

Profound Foods and Profound Kitchen are now located in a former restaurant space in Fairview Town Center, where they enjoy convenient access to I-75 and manage food storage and distribution from the back of house and offer food-focused private events and classes in front. Learn more about the businesses and the Bednar family in this episode, and be sure to check out profoundfoods.com for details about products, services and events.

Joe Boggs: Production Manager-RMLO at Supreme Lending May 21, 2021

Born and raised in Garland, home-mortgage extraordinaire Joe Boggs has experienced success in banking for 21 years. He and his wife, Patsy, moved here from Allen with their three children three and a half years ago. His son is a sophomore at Texas Tech, and his two daughters, ages 12 and 14, are students in the Lovejoy ISD.

Boggs has become a very active member of the community for over a decade, serving many years with the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce.

“In what I do for a living, I do networking, so I have been to every chamber meeting around. And not to say anything negative about others, but the Allen Fairview chamber - it can’t be beat,” Boggs says. “Getting involved in the chamber also got me involved in Leadership. … It blew me away. I had no idea what I didn’t know. I recommend that to anybody. It built my drive for leadership - to help in the community. I do way more volunteering now. I help wherever I can, and it was all from that little first step into a leadership program.”

Boggs is licensed in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, and provides especially informed insights about the booming real estate market that has him working 80-plus hours weekly these days. With that in mind, he also tells how easy and rewarding it is to take a short drive to unwind with his kids during weekend hunting, fishing and hiking getaways in the country.

Not that his own home here hasn’t become a calming retreat: “All of our friends when they come over say, ‘Wow! You live in the country and the city!’,” Boggs says. “If I go to Dallas or if I am working around other areas, when I drive through those gates to my house, my blood pressure drops 10 points. That has been wonderful for me. … And honestly I just want all of my friends and family who have that opportunity to share in that same thing. It has been great for me.”

Joe Groh: Founder, Executive Director of the Joseph S Groh Foundation Jan 29, 2021

Joe Groh began his career working for contractors, installing residential HVAC equipment before joining Lennox Industries Inc. Joe was an outside sales representative and dealer business consultant, working with contractors in Chicago and downstate Illinois. He graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago and held a Bachelor of Science Degree in marketing.

Joe held marketing and sales management positions with Lennox in the Columbus, Ohio division office, and the Richardson, Texas corporate office. He then served as District Manager for North and South Carolina in Charlotte before relocating to Chicago as District Manager for Illinois and Indiana. After 21 years with Lennox, Joe became Director Of Marketing for Excelsior, a sheet metal manufacturer and HVAC distributor based in Chicago. Following that, Joe moved back to the Dallas area as Director Of Product Development for Titus, an industry-leading manufacturer of air management products. Joe then joined PCI Industries in Fort Worth as Vice President Of Sales And Marketing. PCI is a leading manufacturer in the air and sound control industry. Joe received the Dealer Business Consultant of the Year award from Lennox Industries in 1988, the Service Leader Award from Service Roundtable in 2015, and a Humanitarian Award from the Franciscan Alumni Association in 2018.

On June 15, 2008, Joe was severely injured in a bicycle accident, resulting in a C3/C4 complete spinal cord injury. (ASIA-A) In 2009, along with family members and close friends, Joe started the Joseph S Groh Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to:

Provide extensive information to those with disabilities & their caregivers.
Provide financial assistance for those connected to the contracting industry who are living with life-altering disabilities.
Advocate for pathways to affordable short/long-term disability insurance for employees of small businesses in the contracting industry.

The foundation has provided more than $700,000 in grants to 71 individuals in 30 states. If you are interested in contributing to the foundation and helping Joe continue his mission, please visit https://www.josephgrohfoundation.org/.

Joe is a published author penning two books. Check out "From Two Wheels to Four," which chronicles one family's story about learning to prevail in times of extreme difficulty, vowing never to look back, never give up and remain positive. This book talks about overcoming obstacles as a function of your life experiences, your support network, and your faith based on real-life events.

His second book, Stepping Up, is a collection of witty, poignant, and inspirational stories of a physically challenged life. This book chronicles incredible, informational, and just plain funny experiences from the lives of disabled authors. Whether comical, infuriating, or just plain incredulous, these stories are based in reality and offer a compelling window into lives of determination, perseverance, and hope.

You can also email the foundation at hope@josephgrohfoundation.org or call them directly at 214-998-9749.

Greg Satterwhite: Owner of Outhouse Tickets Jan 22, 2021

Greg was born and raised in Beaumont, TX, went to Texas A&M University for undergrad, worked in sales for a few years then attended SMU full time for an MBA. Upon graduating from SMU, he eventually ended up in the telecom industry for nearly 20 years, where he worked for Nortel, Tektronix Communications, and Netscout.

Greg’s entrepreneurial spirit was always alive but hadn’t surfaced fully until 2015 when he quit his comfortable job in Corporate America to purchase an existing company – Outhouse Tickets. However, he had toyed around with owning his own company for decades. He started a small advertising company in the early ’90s. He also created and later sold one of the first online apartment locators in Texas called FreeRentMoney.com. (Greg is still a licensed Texas Real Estate Broker) Finally, Greg took the plunge to purchase Outhouse Tickets to run full time. Outhouse Tickets is the easiest way to sell event tickets. They make buying and selling tickets easier and cheaper for any sized event. Their low convenience fees allow you to sell more tickets. Their high customer service level enables you to focus on your business rather than posting events and managing ticketing. They can ticket any size event: From 1 ticket to 100,000 tickets. You can visit them on the web at Outhousetickets.com.

Greg married his lovely wife, Lori, in 1998 in his parent’s backyard in Beaumont after Hurricane Georges wrecked the Virgin Islands and their original plans for a destination wedding. After living in Dallas, Trophy Club, and Plano, they eventually landed in Fairview in 2010.

Greg and Lori have two children – Emma, age 19, is attending the University of Oklahoma, and Carter, age 17, is a Senior at Lovejoy HS.

Lori Satterwhite: Fueled 4 Life Dec 29, 2020

Lori Satterwhite has found both her professional calling and the place she and her family are happy to call home. After being diagnosed with multiple autoimmune disorders as a young mother, Lori, a Texas A&M graduate, began searching for solutions and even returned to school, eventually obtaining certification as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and founding her holistic nutrition practice, Fueled 4 Life. Today, she is “about 98 percent symptom-free” and helps others transform their own health from the inside out with a focus on nutrient-dense properly prepared food as a foundation for healing. Lori has moved 33 times in her life, but she and her husband, Greg, also an entrepreneur, and their two children have lived in Fairview, Texas for nearly 10 years — the longest she has lived anywhere.

“We started searching for “THE place” (to settle down). My husband envisioned a place to raise our kids with trees and a little land, and I wanted to be near shopping and restaurants. We kept coming back to Fairview, Texas.”

9 - Bill Baxter Jan 04, 2020

Bill Baxter is a master at finding smart, efficient and economical solutions for businesses — including his own. When Baxter was ready to leave the corporate world back in 2001 to put his technology expertise to work for clients of his own, he found Fairview, Texas to be a fitting location for his small business. That’s when and where he founded Baxter I.T., and he has never looked back. Baxter I.T. has grown from a one-man entrepreneurship to a staff of engineers who hold multiple industry certifications. They provide technology services and support ranging from secure cloud data backup protection to alarm monitoring and electronic access systems. The thriving company’s clientele spans the DFW region and includes small to mid-size businesses and local government entities, including the Town of Fairview. Since day one, Fairview has remained the ideal base for this thriving company. “It’s one of the best towns around,” says Baxter, who decided in 2005 that he not only loved having his business based in Fairview, but he wanted to live here, too. He and his wife, Donna, the company’s bookkeeper, now live in Heritage Ranch, just minutes away from their office in Fairview Town Center (FTC). Their golden retriever, Ginny, serves as the company’s HR manager, Baxter notes with a totally straight face. “We’re fortunate to work literally onsite with the Town of Fairview, one of our major clients, because it makes for a symbiotic relationship and quick response time, and it feels like family,” Baxter says.

8 - Katherine Ponder Estate Life Magazine Dec 31, 2019

Getting Neighborly Podcast Episode 8

Katherine Ponder: Estate Life Magazines

The growth of Fairview, Texas is resulting in a richer community, says Katherine Ponder. She has witnessed this first-hand: Katherine and her husband have made Fairview their home since a wrong turn literally led them here in 1999. They became early residents of the Oakwood Estates neighborhood, where they still reside and have raised their two children, who have thrived in the Lovejoy school system. Katherine is a writer and the editor of Estate Life Fairview, a monthly social magazine exclusively for the residents of Fairview. The magazine connects friends, family and neighbors through resident-generated hyper-local content.

“I love telling people’s stories and sharing news and events, connecting everybody. We want people to know each other.”

LINKS:

Fairview, Texas

http://fairviewtexasedc.com/home.aspx

Katherine Ponder

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-ponder-97679a4/

7 - Paul Hendricks Veteran's Center of North Texas Dec 31, 2019

Getting Neighborly Podcast Episode 7

Paul Hendricks: Veterans Center of North Texas

Meet Fairview, Texas resident Paul Hendricks, featured guest of “Getting Neighborly” Episode 7. Paul is the founder and president of the Veterans Center of North Texas, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization that helps more than 1,000 veterans a year locate the benefits and services they and their families need to be successful and productive members of their community. A Vietnam veteran who flew B-52s in the war and retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service, Paul went on to spend the next 21 years working for Rockwell International and Boeing, retiring from the defense industry in 2011. Since the Hendricks family made Fairview their home in 2003, Paul’s community leadership roles have included: local and state government initiatives; church, Rotary International and Chamber of Commerce involvement; and service on the Fairview Planning and Zoning Commission and Town Council.

“Our goal is to lift up veterans, help them and their families be successful in our community. Our objective is to ensure that tomorrow is brighter and more stable for them.”

LINKS:

Fairview, Texas

http://fairviewtexasedc.com/home.aspx

Paul Hendricks

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-hendricks-2401a67/

Veterans Center of North Texas

https://www.veteranscenterofnorthtexas.org/

6 - Trisha Cunningham: President & CEO North Texas Food Bank Dec 31, 2019

Trisha Cunningham, president and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), is our guest for Episode 6. NTFB is one of the largest food acquisition and distribution organizations in the United States. Prior to her role at the Food Bank, Trisha’s distinguished 30-year career at Texas Instruments included such leadership positions as director of Worldwide Company Communications and Chief Citizenship Officer. She has served on numerous boards of nonprofit organizations and has been recognized with a long list of honors and awards, including Dallas 500, Girl Boss 2019, Nonprofit Professional of the Year, Women Leading Greater Good and CSR Executive of the Year. A native of Kentucky, Trisha is a graduate of Murray State University. She and her family fell in love with Fairview, Texas more than 20 years ago, when they chose the community for its Lovejoy Independent School District (“almost like private school in a public system”) and the opportunity to “live somewhere that felt like the country but had access to Metroplex amenities.”

“After 30 years with TI, I knew I wanted to go on to do something like this. I wanted to lift up the community with [these skills that I had been so fortunate to get]. If you look at all the global work that we did, the one unifying factor was hunger.”

LINKS:

Trisha Cunningham

https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishacunningham/

North Texas Food Bank

https://ntfb.org/

Fairview, Texas

http://fairviewtexasedc.com/home.aspx

Lovejoy Independent School District

https://www.lovejoyisd.net/

5- John Adler -- Call Control Dec 31, 2019

John Adler: CEO, Call Control

Episode 5 of “Getting Neighborly” features Fairview, Texas resident John Adler, co-founder and CEO of Call Control, a crowd-sourced solution that blocks millions of robocalls and scams worldwide, allowing consumers to personalize the calls they receive.

John’s extensive information technology experience has ranged from multinational companies to startups. Not long after moving with his family to Fairview in 2001, John founded a technology committee to help bring better communications services, rates and choices to the community. He also served on the Fairview Town Council from 2014-18.

“Fairview is a quilt, in a lot of ways. Some folks like to have a lot of uniformity, but I view it as choice … What makes the town special is that you can really make a difference; you can reach out and connect with people.”

4- Mayor Henry Lessner Dec 31, 2019

Henry Lessner: Mayor of Fairview, Texas

In Episode 4 of “Getting Neighborly,” you’ll get to know Mayor Henry Lessner, a 30-year resident of Fairview, Texas, who has served his community as a Town Council member and mayor pro tem as well as through his work with his church, local schools, Allen Community Outreach, the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra & Symphony Chorus and the Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce, among other organizations.

Mayor Lessner’s years of community involvement have prepared him to speak to residents and groups about Fairview’s strategically planned growth and outstanding quality of life. He is also a certified financial planner with Wealth Management Group LLC.

“I’m lucky; I get to follow through on great thinking that was done 15, 20 years ago … I’ve tried to be very open and transparent about what we’re trying to do and why we’re trying to do it.”

3 - Alicia Bush Treasured Vessels Dec 17, 2019

Alicia Bush: Founder & CEO, Treasured Vessels Foundation

The third episode of “Getting Neighborly” features Fairview resident Alicia Bush, founder and CEO of the Treasured Vessels Foundation, a residential community in North Texas that opened its doors in January 2020 to provide a long-term safe place and therapeutic aftercare program for survivors of domestic sex trafficking.

Alicia is the author of “Tenacious: Wave Maker to World Changer,” now available on Amazon. She and her family are also international missionaries who have a goal of selling all of their belongings and sailing around the world in a catamaran.

Her exemplary service to others has been recognized with the Allen Fairview Chamber’s 2019 Spirit of Fairview Award.

“I thought, what’s my purpose? What was I born to do? I woke up on November 7, 2015 and I clearly heard in my spirit that I was to build an aftercare facility for girls rescued from sex trafficking.”

2 - Don Braun Dec 17, 2019

Donald Braun: President, HALL Group

In Episode 2 of our “Getting Neighborly” podcast, you will meet Donald Braun, president of the Dallas-based HALL Group, a private diversified investment company.

With nearly 40 years of experience in all aspects of commercial real estate and real estate finance, Don oversees and directs the implementation of the company’s investment strategies and management of its core business operations.

He has served as an executive board member for nonprofit organizations including The Real Estate Council (TREC), the North Texas Center for Technology, the Collin County Business Alliance, the Business Council for the Arts and the Fairview Economic Development Corporation (FEDC).

Don brings to the FEDC table the unique perspective of both a highly experienced commercial real estate developer and a 20-year Fairview, Texas resident.

“[Economic development] is about managing growth according to community priorities, not trying to prevent it, because that doesn’t work.”

1 - Dave Quinn Dec 13, 2019

Getting Neighborly Podcast Episode 1

Dave Quinn: Interim Community/Economic Development Manager, Fairview Economic Development Corporation

Dave Quinn, CEcD, brings a broad scope of valuable experience and measurable results to his position as interim manager of community/economic development for Fairview, Texas.

A Certified Economic Development Professional, Dave is a member of Day One Experts and founder of The Solutionist: An Economic Development Mastermind. Prior to his current role in Fairview, he held executive economic development positions in the Texas cities of Levelland, Bastrop and Frisco. Dave has also served as chairman of the statewide economic development marketing association Team Texas, board member for the Texas Economic Development Council and chairman of the regional economic development marketing coalition High Ground of Texas.

Known as a difference maker, Dave is a highly sought-after speaker and panelist at industry conferences on rural development, leadership, economic development, marketing and social media topics.

“The role of the economic developer is to take the vision of the community and bring it into reality. Economic development is about professional planning and execution to prevent out-of-control, undesirable change and, instead, foster healthy, desirable growth. In other words, plant with purpose and reap the rewards.”

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