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U 2016 N D E 20 R 40 YOU STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD! Lee College proudly congratulates Dr. Christina Ponce as one of The Baytown Sun’s 20 Under 40 Thursday, June 30, 2016 20 UNDER 40 3 2016 U N D E 20 R 40 The Baytown Sun is excited to honor 20 of our area’s rising leaders for their business success and community impact. They are your neighbors, co-workers and friends. The 2016 class of The Baytown Sun’s “20 under 40” is a diverse group, each with their own strengths and personalities. The 21 honorees, including two brothers, come from different fields and backgrounds, but they have one thing in common - their impact and dedication to the community. Each honoree has a story of professional achievement and a commitment to making our community a better place. We are proud to award them with this honor. Steele Arthur Terri Boyko-George Janelle Brooks Rico Burch Laura Carr Aaron Crowell Taylor Henckel Max and Zack Jones Denise Martinez Brandon Moderhack Christine Ponce Zachary Privitera Jessica Rugg Brett Sawyer Dustin Schubert Jeb Shipp Renee Thibodeaux Jennifer Walsh Calyn Wesson Jackie Young 4 20 UNDER 40 Thursday, June 30, 2016 1 Steele Arthur Community & Professional As I grow, I try to look at things understanding their perspective and excel academically. Achievements: Certified Finan- from His perspective when de- allows you to teach, motivate, Having to focus so much on cial Planner, Paul Harris Fellow termining how to handle a sit- and direct others much more ef- how I learn gave me a passion of Rotary International. uation. So far His guidance has fectively. for teaching others. I am blessed Can you name a person who been spot on. What was a hardship that that today I am able to work with has had a tremendous impact What is one characteristic you had to face, and how did families and teach skills that on you as a leader? JC – I strive that you believe every leader you overcome it? Growing up allow them to reach their own every day to lead as effectively should possess? Being a good with Dyslexia and learning how goals. Every person and family as Christ. Whether it’s teaching, listener. I see many leaders who to overcome different obstacles is different, and while two may motiving others, humility, loy- never take the time to listen to to learning has shaped my life. have similar goals how we reach alty, obedience, team building, those they lead. It is very difficult At the time most school dis- them is tailored to what works listening, empowering, or being to effectively lead others when tricts barely knew what it was, best for them. Had I not over- courageous I really cannot think you don’t understand their per- let alone how to teach around it. come Dyslexia I am confident of a better example to follow. spective. Listening to others and Luckily my parents observed the that I would not be able to relate symptoms early and sought out to different perspectives and sit- educators outside of my normal uations as easily. I am grateful school. With the right help I was for the adversity that having a Age: 36 able to learn how to compensate learning disability had on my life for my weaknesses and look at and the blessings that it gives me Birthdate: 6/12/1980 problems from a different per- today. spective than what many other What are you known for? Occupation: Financial noticed. Using those techniques I Putting others first and loyalty. Advisor. was able to catch up to my peers Title: Director of Baytown Operations for Fulcher Financial Group. Famliy: my Gorgeous wife Crystal and son Trigg (7). Education: Graduate of Ross S Sterling class of ’98. Bachelor of Science from Sam Houston State University. Masters of Business Administration from Sam Houston State University. Quote to live by: “Life is a picture so paint it well” Helen “Memaw” Crowder Congratulations Steele! Steele S. 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