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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. Arthur, CFP®, MBA 1642 West Baker Road, Suite A Financial Advisor Baytown, Texas | 281.428.2712 CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ You’re #1 In Our Book! fulcher nancialgroup.com practitioner [email protected] Thursday, June 30, 2016 20 UNDER 40 5
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Movie: The Shaw- What are you known for? shank Redemption, TV Show never get a second Smiling, I guess I smile a lot be- Consistencycause people and are honesty always saying – Sportscenter, Music Genre – chance to make a first thatWhen I have you a smilewalk oninto my a faceroom, Gospel and R&B, Sports Team impression.” do you prefer to be noticed or fly – Atlanta Braves. DON’T MISS OUR A NNewcomer’sewcomer’s GGuideuide ttoo NEWCOMER’S GUIDE Baytown COMING THIS JULY! Thursday, June 30, 2016 20 UNDER 40 7 3 Terri Boyko-George Community & Professional Achieve- and exceptional customer service. I am that has in store for me. ments: 2009 Rookie of the Year – Keller person that never ends the day until emails What slogan would you put on your own Williams 5-Star Customer Satisfaction Award and phone calls are returned and I tend to go T-shirt? This is a toughy – A couple things Can you name a person who has had a tre- out of my way, above and beyond for both my come to mind… You can do it! In the voice of mendous impact on you as a leader? Maybe clients and friends. When I do something I Bela Karoyli at the 1996 Olympics or Follow some one who has been a mentor to you? try to give 110%. your dreams – no matter how many forks are Why and how did this person impact your When you walk into a room, do you prefer in that road life? My mom has been a mentor to me my to be noticed or fly under the radar? I prefer How old were you when you had your first entire life and has had tremendous impact on to be noticed most of the time. I aim to be paying job? At 14, I became a gymnastics in- me as a leader. She leads by example. She is approachable and a source of information for structor at the YMCA. 20 years later, I am always professional, presents herself well, others. still coaching a girls gymnastics team a few and believes in people and their abilities. What is your morning routine like? My hour a week Whenever I am faced with a major decision, mornings are usually quiet, as those close to What motivates you to get out of bed in the she listens and then asks thought-provoking me know I am not a big morning person. My morning? The challenges of each day gets questions and makes observations, and leaves mornings consist of giving our furbabies lots me out of bed each morning. Since each day the rest to me. This process continues to help of snuggles, a large cup of coffee and email/ is different in my line of work, I look forward me come to my own well-informed, well- computer work to get the day going. Then it’s to tackling each task and making each day as Age: 34 thought-out conclusions and decisions, about hair and makeup and off to whatever that day productive as I can. I am a list maker, so the which she always shows confidence and is more I can accomplish and check off the list, Birthdate: 3/22/1982 supportive. She has groomed me to know the better I feel at the end of the day. myself first, analyze and research possibil- Tell me about an accomplishment that you Occupation: Realtor ities, and then be confident, and ultimately consider to be the most significant in your successful, in the decisions I make and the career. I had been a Realtor for about 3 years Title: Realtor, CNE, MRP, path(s) I choose. when I made the move from a very tiny un- E-Pro What is one characteristic that you believe known firm to a firm with about 250 agents. every leader should possess? Compassion. I was terrified, anxious, and was questioning Family: Husband, parents When you have compassion, it is easier to be the move. The next year, the firm had their an effective leader because it is important to annual awards ceremony, and I was named and a younger sister come from and understanding place, adapt 2009 Rookie of the Year based on sales and and grow. production. Education: San Jacinto What was a hardship that you had to face, What inspires you? I tend to find inspira- College, Sam Houston and how did you overcome it? tion in a lot of places. Sometimes it is other State I graduated from high school at 17, which professionals who are not only successful, placed me in an adult world (college and but giving and have a heart. Sometimes it Quote to live by: The work) at a young age – before my coping is a military personal, and I think about how skills were fully developed. The world was much they give so we can have our free- serenity prayer – not ready for this bold, nervy young woman. dom. My little gymnasts also inspire me to essentially, only worry I had to learn what my limits were –I thought be the best role model I can be. Sometimes about the things you can I could do it all, but reality prevailed. With it’s when they get a new skill they have been change, let the rest go time, I developed both an understanding of working on, and sometimes it’s a drawing reasonable expectations as well as the ma- from the child or a sweet note from a parent. turity to accept those expectations. I remain My real estate clients inspire me as well, they at the cutting edge—just not over the edge, make me want to be the best Realtor and pro- and believe that is part of the reason I am able fessional I can be. to be successful in both my professional and Challenges also inspire me because I do personal life. not give up and a good challenge promotes What are you known for? Communication growth and achievement. We are proud of you, Terri Boyko-George! 4501 North Main EPLACE Baytown, Texas ® TH Coldwell Banker® 281.427.8910 UNITED, REALTORS TO BE www.cbunited.com 8 20 under 40 Thursday, June 30, 2016 4 Janelle Brooks Can you name a person who has had a owning and running a business. pay bills in the morning. tremendous impact on you as a leader? A My youngest daughter was a preemie baby What motivates you to get out of bed in person who has had a tremendous impact in (1.9 oz) and spent long months in the hospi- the morning? Every day brings on something my life - My father, who worked hard, and as tal. When Jadyn was 1 she got an infection new. I reflect back on his life as an inventor, educa- (RSV) and her lungs could not fight on their What inspires you? Others successes and tor, engineer, and an entrepreneur it has mo- own. She spent 1 month in the ICU at Texas accomplishments in life. My family also in- tivated me with my endeavors. And my mom Children’s and that has been the hardest thing spire me to do well in life. who has taught me how to have a strong, my husband and I have gone through. We at- What are your hobbies? I love remodeling well-rounded and wholesome family. tribute getting through this difficult time to homes. It’s something my husband and I have One characteristic that you believe every our friends and family supporting Jadyn. always loved and started doing in 2012. My leader should possess- confidence in them- What are you known for? Not being able hobby with the family is enjoying our vaca- selves. to sit still! I have to be doing something at tions. We take many small vacations getting What was a hardship that you had to face all times. more undivided attention with our kids. and how did you overcome it? I’ve had 2 that Do you prefer to be noticed or fly under Favorites? Book: Harry Potter. Movies: have molded me into the person I am today. the radar? I don’t mind being noticed but I do Comedies, Favorite actress: Sandra Bullock My father passed when I was 19 and my 2 get nervous when a lot of people look at me or Music: I love all genre of music sisters and I had to take care of and run his when I do public speaking! Any other information you would like us Age: 35 3 small business’ while still taking college What is your morning routine like? I have to know? I’m very honored to be named one courses. At that time I learned a lot about the best mornings ever....My husband calls of the top 20 under 40 for 2016 and love be- Birthdate: 12/29/1980 leading, taking charge, making hard choices, it sleeping in. I always start the morning off ing a part of the Baytown community! as well as going through the many stresses of with coffee and I like to clean the house and Occupation: Owner of Plato’s Closet and Once Upon A Child.
Title: Entrepreneur, RDH (Dental Hygienist).
Family married for 14 years to Chris Brooks and we have 2 beautiful daughters Jadyn (4), and Jordyn (5).
Quote to live by- Live life to its fullest with no regrets. Work hard but enjoy life harder.
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Thursday, June 30, 2016 20 UNDER 40 10 The WCCCC is exceedingly proud of its member emerging leaders!
WEST CHAMBERS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 281•576•5440 | 11340 Eagle Drive, Suite 4 | TheWCCCC.com Congratulations to Calyn Wesson, Jeb Shipp, Zackary Privitera, Renee Thibodeaux, Steele Arthur, Janelle Brooks, Jennifer Walsh and the 2016 20 Under 40.
The WCCCC is launching Class 3 of its Leadership Development Initiative (LDI), a comprehensive program to prepare our communi- ty leaders for tomorrow. Contact WCCCC for more info! Thursday, June 30, 2016 20 UNDER 40 11 5 Laura Carr Community & Professional Achievements: Member of Chamber of rection; it is hard to list only one! If I had to pick, I would say the Commerce, Past member of Kiwanis, Baytown Junior Forum, Former biggest one for me is trying to raise my children in today’s culture is Girl scout leader troop 6004, Chairman for silent auction committees a constant battle. It is so hard to try to find balance in everyday life. for Emma’s Hugs and Baytown Christian dinner auction, Volunteer There are many times I can say I failed today at being the best exam- at Second Baytown Wednesday night WOW program, youth camp, ple I could be to my children. I am reminded that by God’s grace, pre-teen camp, youth mission trips and holiday celebration gathering. tomorrow is a new day and I get a fresh start! My family participates in community volunteer programs with the I’m a Clean Freak! My kids hate it, my husband loves it! I cannot Houston Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity & Baytown Trash off. We stand anything in my house out of place. currently travel to Haiti with A Door to Hope a few times a year to help support their education programs, home building and water filtration systems. Several years ago we took our first mission trip to Haiti and stayed at the Bethel Guest Age: 36 house; the home of Dr. Jacob Bernard. After living in the Birthdate: 2/9/1980 states and achieving multiple college degrees, Dr. Bernard Occupation: Carr’s Tire & moved back to Haiti to help Automotive President. those in his country. Dr. Ber- nard owns a huge home in the Family: Husband- Kody mountains. He and his wife Carr, Children- Hunter, reside in one bedroom, leav- ing the rest of his home open Kaylin & Denver. for mission teams and oper- ate an onsite orphanage with Education: Ross S. almost 100 children. I have Sterling University never experienced such a self- less person. It has opened Qoute to live by: “A good my eyes to see that no matter life is when you assume how much education, money and power you may have, put- nothing, do more, need ting others first is the real true less, smile often, dream blessing in life. big, laugh a lot and realize I think a quality every lead- er should possess is INTGRI- how blessed you are.” TY. Many leaders try to por- “Teach me to do your will, tray this characteristic, but for you are my God; may few actually own it. My defi- your good Spirit lead me nition of integrity is “Integrity is doing the right thing, even on level ground. Psalm when no one is watching.” 143:10” There are so many hard- ships that have come my di- Congratulations,Laura Carr! For being named the Best 20 under 40 (281) 427- 4623 | www.carrstires.com | [email protected] | 1316 North Main • Baytown 12 20 under 40 Thursday, June 30, 2016 6 Max Jones Community & Professional Achievements: when I was 25, they were both really traumat- career. We recently opened up a fourth shop Texas’ first Welsh vapor shop owner, ever! ic events, the one thing I will say is that came and it’s our biggest one yet, we went from To date, we have helped thousands of the of it was that it brought my brother and I clos- 1 employee 2 years ago to 20 today and we community quit smoking and switch to a er together. I can honestly say, I don’t think are still helping more and more people quit healthier alternative. Max & Zach’s would exist if things were in smoking cigarettes every day! We have improved people’s quality of life any way different, everything happens for a What inspires you? My inspiration is the and given people more time to spend with reason, right? thought of a comfortable life later on down their loved ones, it is the most satisfying feel- What are you known for? Being the nicer the road for myself and my son, with the ter- ing to know we are responsible for helping brother. rible position the government has put every- others! When you walk into a room, do you prefer one in with social security, I want to be sure I Can you name a person who has had a to be noticed or fly under the radar? It de- don’t need to rely on them for anything. tremendous impact on you as a leader? My pends on my mood, I’m a social moth. What are your hobbies? Anyone that father was a great leader, by treating everyone What is your morning routine like? Well, knows me, knows that I love Karaoke, I’m well and as like an extension of family, he ran in all honesty, I decided to open the shops at awful, but hey, who is judging! a very successful business back in Wales. 10 a.m., this was mainly due to all the years I do have my son a lot of the time so most Maybe some one who has been a mentor working shift work waking up at 3 a.m., I de- weekends are spent with him, doing fun kid to you? Why and how did this person impact cided I was in fact, going to get all the sleep stuff! It’s an excuse to act less like my pant Age: 33 your life? Quite honestly, I have never really back! size and more like my shoe size! had a mentor, everything has been trial and What slogan would you put on your own Favorites: Book, Movie, TV Show, Music Birthday: 8/14/1982 error, I have been through quite a few jobs T-shirt? “If you see me running, that big dog Genre, Sports Team. that I didn’t enjoy, from stable hand to pro- got loose” I love classic and modern rock. Game of Occupation: CFO Max & cess operator, I have been in a multitude of How old were you when you had your first thrones is my kryptonite. Zach’s Vapor Shop Inc. weird situations and I have learned a lot about paying job? I was about 8, I used to collect Go Texans! Stephen King’s IT (accounts love and life and myself over the years, goo- eggs for the local farmers in Wales, my sec- for my fear of clowns) Shawshank Redemp- Family: Zach Jones gle helps too! ond job I was 14 and was a stable hand, it tion with Tim Robbins is one of the greatest What is one characteristic that you believe really was a crappy job! movies of our time. Brother, Luke Jones Son. every leader should possess? The ability to What motivates you to get out of bed in the Any other information you would like us understand that a failure is only a failure if morning? Knowing that it’s not just myself to know? Quote to live by: In the you don’t try again. And empathy, “If you and Zach that rely on the business, but the My son is my most amazing thing I have end, we only regret the walk a mile in another man’s shoes, you will 20 other Max & Zach’s family members that ever done with my life, business is great and chances we didn’t take. be a mile ahead and you’ll have his shoes.” need me to get up and go to work ordering, so being a successful business owner is amazing. What was a hardship that you had to face, they have stuff to sell! Nothing is as important as being a good father and how did you overcome it? Well, my Tell me about an accomplishment that you and no business accomplishment comes close mother died when I was 11 and my father died consider to be the most significant in your to the smile on his face when I put it there.
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ATASCOCITA 281-570-6191 | BAYTOWN 832-926-4687 | CROSBY 281-462-7077 | MONT BELVIEU 832-307-7139 Thursday, June 30, 2016 20 UNDER 40 13 6 Zach Jones Community & Professional Achievements: most obvious thing would be opening the first helping people quit smoking. My dad was World’s youngest vapor shop owner in shop! I was working alone for 10 hours a day, a VERY heavy smoker and after he passed 2014. Opening a business 2 years ago with 7 days a week for a very long time. I just had away, I discovered vaping. I wish that this my brother that now employs over 20 people. to believe that in the long run it would all be had been around a lot longer because I know Can you name a person who has had a worth it. it could have helped him live longer. I want tremendous impact on you as a leader? My What are you known for? Probably my everyone who currently smokes to be able to dad. He was sick all throughout my life, but accent…I literally can’t go a day without give vaping a shot as I know it can help peo- still made it into work everyday. He was a someone commenting on me having a Welsh ple live happier, healthier lives. stubborn man that fought every day of his life accent. Tell me about an accomplishment that you to provide for his family. He drove the value When you walk into a room, do you prefer consider to be the most significant in your of hard work into me growing up and I strive to be noticed or fly under the radar? career. After the first shop had been open a everyday to create something he would be It depends what room. If it’s a room full of week or two, one of my first customers came proud of. people I like then it would be nice to be no- in and personally thanked me for helping her Maybe someone who has been a mentor ticed. If it’s a room full of people I don’t like, quit smoking. Her doctor had recommended to you? Why and how did this person impact then I probably wouldn’t be going into the that she try vaping to help her quit smoking. your life? There’s a lot of people who have room anyway, but if I did, I’d rather fly low. She was so happy and grateful that she’d quit had an impact on my life, but as someone I What is your morning routine like? I hate it felt amazing. That’s now a feeling a search Age: 24 look up to, I would say my old boss Damith mornings. My favorite thing about mornings out on a daily basis. Shockrates. I was living in Australia, having is the snooze button on my alarm. Wake up, What inspires you? Every day more and Birthday: 3/8/1992 a bit of a rough time with life, and he took let the dogs out, quick shower, off to work. more people are quitting smoking. I used to me into his home and I ended up working for What slogan would you put on your own smoke 20-30 cigarettes a day and now I have Occupation: Co-owner him. He not only helped me through prob- T-shirt? “Max & Zach’s Vapor Shop” of quit. We have helped thousands of people quit lems in my personal life, but helped me real- course! smoking and live happier, healthier lives and Max & Zach’s Vapor Shops ize what I was capable of. How old were you when you had your first I want everyone, everywhere to be able to ex- Inc. What is one characteristic that you believe paying job? Probably 13 or 14 working in the perience the benefits of this industry. every leader should possess? The willingness local pub at home washing dishes. What are your hobbies? It’s hard to find Family: Max Jones to do anything that he/she asks others to do. What motivates you to get out of bed in the time for hobbies these days. I used to play a Brother, Cassandra What was a hardship that you had to face, morning? Apart from my alarm clock? The lot of rugby, but that’s not so big over here. I Chandler Partner, Kate and how did you overcome it? I’d say the thought that I have another day ahead of me would say my favorite thing to do after work is to relax and try and make some music. Jones Mum. Favorites: Book, Movie, TV Show, Mu- sic Genre, Sports Team. Books- Dresden Educated: Yes, educated. Files, Wheel of Time (I’m secretly a nerd) Movie – Master and Commander. TV show – Quote to live by: Don’t Daredevil, Gotham right now. Music – Rock be afraid to fail. Without Sports team – Ospreys rugby failure we can’t grow. Any other information you would like us to know? Max and Zach’s is a family business. With- out my brother this wouldn’t be possible. We didn’t used to be very close, but moving over here has brought us closer. We strive to bring staff and customers into our family. I met the love of my life doing the work I love to do. I’d say the move from the UK to America was a pretty successful move! ... YOU’RE FAMILY HERE! Max and Zach’s WWW.MAXANDZACHS.COM Vapor Shop
ATASCOCITA 281-570-6191 | BAYTOWN 832-926-4687 | CROSBY 281-462-7077 | MONT BELVIEU 832-307-7139 14 20 under 40 Thursday, June 30, 2016 7 Aaron Crowell Community & Professional Achievements: lieve every leader should possess? Integrity. deal, and doesn’t just include my wife and Eagle Scout-Boy Scouts of America Veteran- Your coworkers have to know that not only daughter. Each and every one of the officers United States Marine Corps, Master Peace Offi- to do you mean what you say, but that you I work with are family to me as well. We all cer-15 years of experience President-Baytown will never ask them to do something that you come together and take care of each other. Municipal Police Association, Vice-Presi- wouldn’t do in their place. Tell me about an accomplishment that you dent –Texas Municipal Police Association What was a hardship that you had to face, consider to be the most significant in your Leadership Advisory Board-Southeast Har- and how did you overcome it? When I was career. Some of the most difficult cases I’ve ris County Community Coalition, Bay Area 19 years old, I suffered a severe injury in ever worked involved abused children. With- Council on Drugs and Alcohol Member-AOD training while in the USMC. The recovery out getting into specifics I have worked sever- Committee, Lee College, Volunteer/Assistant from the injury and the physical impact it al cases in which children were being abused Captain-Houston Livestock Show and Ro- leaves behind is something I deal with to this by those in a position of trust, and I was able deo, Nominated-Public Safety Officer of the day. The thought that I couldn’t recover from to put the abusers away in prison. There is Year 2004, Nominated-Officer of the Quarter, it never crossed my mind, and I work every a lifetime of recovery for those children, and 2nd Quarter 2015, 9 Medals/Awards from day to make sure I do the best job I can. the cases stay with me even now. Baytown Police Department: Chiefs Unit Ci- What are you known for? I try to be a tation, 2 Honorable Conduct Medals, 2 Ex- positive, upbeat person. I couple that with a cellent Service Medals, Commanders Award strong, sarcastic sense of humor. I work hard Age: 38 of Excellence, Armed Forces Service Ribbon, for the officers of the Baytown Police Depart- 2 Emergency Service Ribbons, 22 Letters of ment, and peace officers across the State of Birthdate: 1/21/1978 Commendation. Texas. I firmly believe that we have to take Can you name a person who has had a tre- care of those who take care of our community. Occupation: Police Officer. mendous impact on you as a leader? When you walk into a room, do you pre- My father, Will Crowell. No matter where fer to be noticed or fly under the radar? If Title: Detective. he was or what he was doing, people looked it is a group of friends, I am all about being up to him. He never once let our family go noticed. However, I don’t care too much for without, and worked doing whatever needed Family: Wife-Lauren large crowds of strangers, and will usually to be done to support us. He was a banker, find a quiet corner to hang out in. Daughter-Shelby. a middle school teacher and coach, a Scout- What is your morning routine like? Our master, a lay leader in church, coached nu- mornings are busy ones! We have a middle Education: Nederland merous teams for us and others, and was a school age daughter, and just getting her go- High School ’96, Lamar very hard worker. On top of all that, he was ing for school in the morning is a feat in and University Regional Police a great Dad. of itself. In addition, we have three dogs who Maybe someone who has been a mentor let us know exactly when they need to be fed Academy ‘00. to you? Why and how did this person impact and go outside. While this is going on, the your life? Lon Craft- Lon is a retired Baytown wife and I are getting ourselves ready for Quote to live by “Live PD Sergeant, a past president of both BMPA work. On weekends throw in our two horses, life to its fullest with no and TMPA, and the former Legislative Di- and it’s non-stop! regrets. Work hard but rector for TMPA. Lon introduced me into What slogan would you put on your own the association side of law enforcement, and T-shirt? Stand Tall enjoy life harder.” showed me the importance of taking care of How old were you when you had your our officers. He taught me how to be effec- first paying job? I was 14 years old. I played tive in dealing with the political side of law baseball growing up, and my dad coached. I enforcement and how to work with our elect- would work in the snack bar between games, ed representation. Most of all, he imparted and was usually paid in hamburgers and a few a strong sense of responsibility to those who dollar bills… serve in law enforcement. What motivates you to get out of bed in the What is one characteristic that you be- morning? My family. Family for me is a big
Congratulations to We’re Here To Serve You! BLACKMON PLUMBING SERVICES the 2016 20 Under 40 281- 427-8325 Honorees www.blackmonplumbing.com LIC# M-38162 Thursday, June 30, 2016 20 UNDER 40 15 8 Taylor Henckel Community & Professional Achievements: challenges, new employee interactions hap- start out as high school students, sometimes Committee Member for Baytown YMCA pen everyday and you never know what will their first job and then within two years are Gator Ride. Numerous internal awards for be on your plate. I love that unknown and preparing for college. The growth and matu- financial analysis and cost control metrics: knowing that I can influence and impact peo- ration that happens within those two years is Best Taste/Less Waste 2014, Symbol of Suc- ples lives everyday. amazing to witness and be able to influence. cess and Champions Club 2014, Top 5% In Tell me about an accomplishment that What are your hobbies? Hunting, Fishing, Chain Customer Service Metrics. you consider to be the most significant in Golf, Projects – home improvement, welding, Can you name a person who has had a your career. Winning Symbol of Success and woodworking. tremendous impact on you as a leader? My Champions Club Award for 2014. This is an Favorites: Book, Movie, TV Show, Music dad. He didn’t go to college and wasn’t top award that recognizes the top sales growth Genre, Sports Team. Book – 21 Irrefutable of class in high school. He took an opportu- within our business as well as maintaining Laws of Leadership. TV Show – anything nity early on in his career and worked hard. top of chain financial return. We were top DIY and primitive survival related. Music He managed through some hard times and of Chain for $ growth for that year while not Genre – Contemporary Christian and Country has made a 35 year career out of his first job. sacrificing the NP metric. Sports Team – Don’t have a favorite team Even though he was working hard when my What inspires you? I am inspired every but love the competitiveness off college brother and I were younger, he was always day by the growth of my employees. Most sports. there. Every game, every afternoon to play Age: 31 catch/shoot hoops, every summer vacation. We were never second to anything. He has Birthdate: 1/25/1985 modeled a life vision of keeping what import- ant close to you. Occupation: Franchise What is one characteristic that you believe Owner - Chick-fil-A every leader should possess? Vision – know where you are going and what you are trying Baytown Garth Road. to accomplish along the way. You don’t want your days to pass without making a difference Family: Wife – Lina, Son – in the world around you. Ryker – 5 mths old. What are you known for? I would hope that I am known for helping others. I don’t Education: High want to be seen as selfish or unfriendly. School - Nederland c/o When you walk into a room, do you prefer to be noticed or fly under the radar? Under 2003. College – Lamar the radar, I am not an attention seeker. I want University BS Business my action and they way I live my life to speak Management c/o 2007. for me as a person. What is your morning routine like? Coffee Quote to live by: “Vision and breakfast with my wife and son. It seems like that has turned in to our quiet time. By without action is merely the time I get home in the afternoon we have a dream, Action without other commitments and then bedtime routine. vision just passes the time, What slogan would you put on your own Vision with action can T-shirt? ”Why not your best?” How old were you when you had your first change the world.” Joel A. paying job? 14 – Chick-fil-A employee and Barker lawn boy. What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? Every day is a new day. New Year End Close-outs • Hurry! They’ll go fast
4411 East Fwy, Baytown Sales: (800) 481-4397 BAYTOWN Service: (281) 424-6500 GMC BUICK 16 20 under 40 Thursday, June 30, 2016 9 Denise Martinez Community & Professional Achievements: for work, then either my husband or I will choose between cancer treatment or paying Coordinate Annual Baytown Pink Heals wake up the kids for school so I can finish their bills…and now we are able to help and Event 2010-2015, Bay Area Relay for Life getting ready while they get dressed. We are eliminate the need for a choice. Tri-Chair 2016 & Committee Chair 2011- all usually out the door around 7:00 a.m. What inspires you? I am a true romantic, 2015, Grant Project Coordinator for Breast How old were you when you had your first I am inspired by those that persevere in the Health Initiative funded by Susan G. Komen paying job? I was 15 years old. face of darkness, by small/unexpected tokens Houston Affiliate 2011-2016 – this grant What motivates you to get out of bed in the of appreciation, and by the joy in my chil- project received Impact Award from Susan G. morning? Life, we should make the most of dren’s faces. Komen Houston Affiliate in 2014 for greatest every moment. What are your hobbies? Reading, Watch- impact on a community. Tell me about an accomplishment that you ing my kids play sports. Can you name a person who has had a tre- consider to be the most significant in your Favorites: Book – The Twilight Series, mendous impact on you as a leader? Maybe career. Helping to establish a patient assis- Movie – A Time to Kill, TV Show – Friends, some one who has been a mentor to you? tance fund for those undergoing cancer treat- Music Genre - Country, Sports Team – don’t Why and how did this person impact your ment. I can’t imagine anyone ever having to have one. life? My high school nurse, Dorothy Wilkin- son. She taught my Health Occupations class and helped guide me into the healthcare ca- Age: 39 reer I always wanted. She always kept our conversations very “real”, never added a lot Birthdate: 5/30/1977 of fluff and made sure we were prepared to make the right decisions for ourselves. She Title: Director taught me to trust myself, be confident and Perioperative Services know that healthcare is about impacting oth- & Ambulatory Surgery ers and making a difference. What is one characteristic that you believe Center at Houston every leader should possess? Integrity – with- Methodist San Jacinto out honesty and moral principles it is difficult Hospital. to empower others through your leadership. What was a hardship that you had to face, Family: Married to Larry and how did you overcome it? The loss of my father in law to cancer. He was always so Jon Martinez for 19 years proud of me and a great encouragement for w/ 3 Children (Tyler, 18; my educational and professional growth. It Jace, 11; Malia, 10). was a difficult to not have him here in person, but I still strive to make him proud. Education: Master of What are you known for? I am probably most known for my community outreach for Science in Nursing Cancer Services, including the establishment Leadership & Healthcare of the Baytown Pink Heals Event. Administration from UT When you walk into a room, do you prefer Health Science Center of to be noticed or fly under the radar? I am a people person so I have to admit that I prefer Houston; Undergraduate to be noticed, but not the center of attention. at UTMB Galveston and What is your morning routine like? I wake Lee College School of up, check my phone for messages that may Nursing. have come through the night, check my cal- endar for my day. I get myself halfway ready LEADING MEDICINE IN YOUR COMMUNITY. LOCATED IN EAST HOUSTON.
4401 Garth Rd. Baytown, TX 77521 281.420.8600 www.houstonmethodist.org/sanjacinto Thursday, June 30, 2016 20 UNDER 40 17 10 Brandon Moderhack Community & Professional Achievements: Completing the re- su and muay thai at elite mma a few times a week as well. Other than nowned ocular disease and surgery co-management residency at Eye that I hang out with my roommate, friends, and new puppy Bryzzo. Center of Texas. Favorites: My favorite book has been the Iliad since I read it in high Can you name a person who has had a tremendous impact on you school. Growing up I always found Greek Mythology really interest- as a leader? After my first year in optometry school our school lost ing, so when it was assigned in high school I had no problem flying its dean. The new dean, Dr. Andrew Buzzelli, stepped in and took the through it. program to new and unprecedented heights for a brand new school. There’s too many good movies out to pick an absolute favorite, but His ability to bring everyone together for the common good and re- Good Will Hunting, Step Brothers, Miracle, Warrior, and Shooter are solve current issues simultaneously was inspiring to be a part of. all definitely up there. As far as TV shows go I can word for word What are you known for? I would like to be known for doing my quote just about any Friends episode that has ever been released. Cur- job with a great deal of integrity. A problem in healthcare today is pa- rently though, I watch Modern Family, Suits, and of course Game of tients do not trust their doctors because they are convinced the doctor Thrones. is just trying to do something that would bring them more money. I I listen to all different sorts of music. From Alternative, to hip hop, want to convey to the patient that whatever treatment I am recom- to country. I go through phases where I listen to a certain genre quite mending I am doing it because I genuinely believe it will enhance a bit, and then the next week it will be on to something else. I really their quality of life. like Brantley Gilbert, Chase Rice, Fall Out Boy, and a while back I When you walk into a room, do you prefer to be noticed or fly used to listen to a lot of Nelly. Age: 29 under the radar? I definitely prefer to be noticed. I feel developing a I am a huge Chicago sports fan. I watch sports far more than any- presence is part of becoming a leader. body ever should, but it is what I like. The Chicago Bears, Bulls, Birthdate: 2/8/1987 What is your morning routine like? Wake up, let the dog out, Blackhawks, and Cubs are by far my favorite franchises. I watch Ice shower, and go to work. hockey the most, followed by baseball and then football. Occupation: Therapeutic What slogan would you put on your own T-shirt? I currently have Optometrist a t-shirt that I wear frequently that has the slogan “support the troops” on it. I think that’s a pretty good one that people can stand behind. Education: Bachelor of How old were you when you had your first paying job? I was six- teen when I first started working. I was a cashier at a target about arts in psychology from fifteen minutes away from my house. Until you start working for the Miami University (OH), first time and spending your own money I really believe it’s hard for graduated in May of 2009. you to learn the value of what you do. Doctorate of Optometry What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? Continually improving, and adapting is what motivates me in the mornings. Each from University of morning when I wake up, I know I want to do something better than I the Incarnate Word did the day before. Whether it be professionally, socially, physically, Rosenberg School of or spiritually I want to improve. Being content and stagnant is never Optometry in May of 2014. going to be something I want to accept. Tell me about an accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your career. Finishing the residency at Eye Center of Quote to live by: “to give Texas would have to be my greatest professional accomplishment. anything less than your What inspires you? Meeting people who were born with little to best is to sacrifice the nothing, and hearing their stories of perseverance and dedication. gift.” -Steve Prefontaine There are so many people in the world that make excuses for why they could not do something. That something was always somebody else’s fault. Meeting people who refuse to accept those excuses is what inspires me on a daily basis. What are your hobbies? I am big into physical fitness. I used to do crossfit and still occasionally catch a workout here and there, but gen- erally I lift weights about four times a week. I also do Brazilian jiu jit-
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Isaac.High School Boyfriend Class Erick.of Ithardships was a tough in my and life. long I don’t year know for her and our 1999.Education: Lee College. Ross S.San Sterling wholewhat the family future especially holds for since me butwe live in dif- Education:JacintoHigh School College, PhD Class Deer of Park. 1999 ferentI believe cities. with Ithe traveled support across of my the state on Institute of Organizational Lee College weekendshusband, sons to be and with faith her Iduring will be chemo treat- ManagementEducational AdministrationClass of 2017. mentsable to and overcome I’m happy the obstacleto share andshe is now can- San Jacinto The University of Texas. cermove free forward. and feeling great! College Deer Park Master’sQuote to live in Political by: “Whatever What are youyou knownknown for? for? Cut Having- a posi- you are, be a good Institute one” of tiveting ribbonspersonality, and cleaninghelping others,house. and helping AbrahamScience-Organizational TexasLincoln Management State to Whenraise millionsyou walk for into higher a room, education and ClassUniversity of 2017 Bachelor’s in non-profitdo you prefer organizations. to be noticed or fly Education- The University underWhen the you radar? walk Noticed.into a room, do you prefer of Texas at Austin. to Whatbe noticed is your or morning fly under routine the radar? When I enter into a room I like to greet the individ- Make a Wish! Send Birthday Wishes to your loved one in The Baytown Sun Call now for detail! 281.422.8302 Thursday, June 30, 2016 20 UNDER 40 19 12 Zachary Privitera Community & Professional arrive at work by 6am, and find out Achievements: American Institute of of any issues that have arisen at our Chemical Engineers Chapter Presi- facilities. Talk with the different de- dent, helped build and start up three partments about current projects and different processing plants including then prepare for any meeting that two in Mont Belvieu and one in Ned- day. Every morning is different in erland Texas, and am one test away some way or another. from receiving my Private Pilot Li- What slogan would you put on cense. your own T-shirt? One Speed. Can you name a person who has How old were you when you had had a tremendous impact on you as your first paying job? a leader? I had my first job when I was 10 Maybe some one who has been a years old working for the summer on mentor to you? Why and how did this my grandparents’ dairy farm north person impact your life? My Dad, of Syracuse NY. At the end of the Marc Privitera, he gave up a great, summer my grandparents paid me a safe position at a large company to go whopping $100, I was rich. Age: 24 try and make a difference by building What motivates you to get out of one of the world’s first supercriti- bed in the morning? The opportu- Brithdate: 1/22/1992 cal biodiesel plants. That move took nity to learn something new and the courage, determination, and a great challenge of solving problems. deal of self-confidence, all qualities Tell me about an accomplishment Occupation: Chemical necessary in a successful leader. He that you consider to be the most sig- Engineer with Energy has instilled in me a desire to leave nificant in your career. Interning for this world better than I found it. NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratories Transfer. What is one characteristic that you in Los Angeles CA. It was the first believe every leader should possess? time I had ever been offered a paid Title: Process Engineer. The ability to accept that they are not skilled position and I felt very ac- will and will never be the best at ev- complished that an organization like erything and to allow others to lead NASA would be willing to hire me. Family: One older when necessary. What inspires you? People’s un- brother Chris, 26 and a What was a hardship that you had wavering persistence in trying to younger sister Jess, 19 to face, and how did you overcome change the world and create a better both living in California. it? Adjusting from the school set- future. Edison with the lightbulb, the ting and the world of theory into the Wright brother and flight, and count- hands-on practical world of process less others. Education: Bachelor of engineering. I have many excellent What are your hobbies? Skiing, Sciences in Chemical operators to thank for helping me flying, road trips, playing any sport, overcome this gap. and trying new things Engineering from the What are you known for? Finding Favorites: Book, Movie, TV University of California the free lunches. Show, Music Genre, Sports Team. When you walk into a room, do Count of Monte Cristo, Top Gun, Quote to live by: “Every you prefer to be noticed or fly under Scrubs, Country, Green Bay Packers the radar? Depends on why the other respectively journey begins with a people are in the room. Any other information you would single step”. What is your morning routine like us to know? I appreciate being like? Wake up early, around 5 a.m., considered for this. 20 20 under 40 Thursday, June 30, 2016 13 Jessica Rugg Community & Professional Achievements: I have been the top-per- What are you known for? I am known for my ability to build re- former of company sales reps 3 out of 4 years in our annual internal lationships. I never meet a stranger! Prosperous, lasting relationships competition that raises money for our nonprofit organization, the Al- are the key to success in all areas of life tus Foundation. When you walk into a room, do you prefer to be noticed or fly un- Can you name a person who has had a tremendous impact on you der the radar? I prefer to be noticed when I walk into a room. I just as a leader? Taseer Badar, the CEO of ZT Wealth and Altus Health, hope that room is filled with people smarter than me willing to share has had a tremendous impact on me. His impact as a leader can be felt their knowledge and experiences with me. throughout the whole organization. His work ethic is infectious, and What is your morning routine like? I practice a morning yoga rou- he has a drive to succeed like no other. With all his success, Taseer has tine that’s better than coffee. never lost sight of where he came from nor where he strives to be. I am What slogan would you put on your own T-shirt? She believed she thankful that I get to work with a leader like Taseer, but I am honored could, so she did. to call him my friend. How old were you when you had your first paying job? I had my Maybe some one who has been a mentor to you? Why and how did first paying job when I was 15 years old. I worked every Saturday at this person impact your life? Without a doubt, my mentor from day a local car dealership. While my official job was to answer the phone, one has been Cruize Gaj, Executive Vice President of Business Devel- transfer calls and greet guests, my unofficial job was keeping the sales opment and Marketing. I was fresh out of graduate school with little guys awake and entertained on Saturdays. work experience. Cruize showed me how develop relationships, get What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? I am motived Age: 31 to the decision makers and grow our business. When I would get off by my ability to truly make a difference in the Baytown community. track or discouraged, Cruize’s motivating words would always bring The services that Altus Baytown Hospital has to offer are life chang- Birthdate: 3/19/1985 me back to center. I owe so much of my professional success to him. ing for patients. The treatments provided by Altus Cancer Center are What is one characteristic that you believe every leader should lifesaving. The money raised and donated to patients by the Altus possess? I believe every great leader works to develop people around Foundation is life altering for many. Together, my wonderful cowork- Title: Assistant Vice them. The great leader realizes that every person on the team serves ers and I are making a difference in the lives of the people of Baytown. President of Business a different function and has different talents. A great leader can see Tell me about an accomplishment that you consider to be the most Development. those talents and knows how to develop them for the benefit of the significant in your career. One of my most significant accomplish- individual and the team. A leader says “Go!”, but a great leader says ments in my career has been helping open Altus Women’s Center. The “Let’s Go!” women’s center brings state-of-the-art, 3D mammography technology Family: I am the middle to Baytown. We truly have the ability to help save the lives of women of five children, and I and men in the community. A number of women that I know person- have 2 nephews, 2 nieces, ally have been diagnosed with breast cancer since we opened. My contributions to getting the Altus Women’s Center up and running, 1 great nephew and 3 may have saved their lives. great nieces. My family What inspires you? Tell me “I cannot do, be or have something” is so dear to me. They and that is the surest way to inspire me to into action. I love a good challenge. always have and always What are your hobbies? I love to travel! I have been to England, will be my biggest support France, Italy, and Greece to name a few. I have a new found love of system. hot yoga! It cleanses my mind and body. I am a Broadway musical enthusiast, and I try to catch as many shows as I can in either New York or Houston. Some of my other hobbies include: running charity Quote to live by: In 5ks, collecting numismatic coins, cooking, and reading. business “Failure is not Favorites: I don’t watch much TV, but I really enjoy reading. Some the opposite of success. It of my favorite books include: Me before You by Jojo Moyes, The Ver- is a part of success.” sions of Us by Laura Barnett, The Name of God is Mercy by Andrea Tornielli and Pope Francis and anything written by Nicholas Sparks.I love attending sporting events of all kind, but Houston Rocket’s bas- ketball is my favorite! Congratulations JESSICA RUGG For all you do for Altus - For all you do in your community, we thank you! Thursday, June 30, 2016 20 UNDER 40 21 14 Brett Sawyer
Can you name a person who has had a tremendous impact on you as a leader? Maybe some one who has been a mentor to you? Why and how did this person im- pact your life? My Grandfather. He was there for me in times of dire need and provided for my family when we need- ed it the most. What is one characteristic that you be- lieve every leader should possess? The ability to create a sense of family among the group. What was a hardship that you had to face, and how did you overcome it? Over- coming challenging situations with a posi- tive outlook and a sense of humor. What are you known for? Enjoying my Age: 38Age: Thirty-four life When you walk into a room, do you pre- Birthdate:Birthdate: May4/9/1978 10, 1981 fer to be noticed or fly under the radar? Be Noticed Title:Occupation: Head Football Non-Profit What is your morning routine like? Get CoachOrganizational / Athletic Management dressed and eat some breakfast to gather my thoughts for the day. Coordinator at Sterling Title: Membership Services What slogan would you put on your Director own T-shirt? “Character is what you do Family: Wife (Tanessa), when no one is watching.” daughters (Kinsley,9, How old were you when you had your Family: Ramiro Martinez, Keira, 7, Kamdyn 3.5). first paying job? 12 Husband, 11 years married What motivates you to get out of bed in Anthony Martinez, Education: Bachelor’s the morning? Every new day has a new set Son, 10 years old of challenges Texas RyanA&M, Martinez, Master’s Son, 7 Tell me about an accomplishment that from Northyears Texas. old you consider to be the most significant in your career. Getting paid to do something QuoteEducation: to live Ross by: S. Sterling“When I love. I Highdie andSchool stand Class at of the 1999 What inspires you? Watching people get Lee College the most out of their potential Pearly Gates, no one What are your hobbies? Hunting, Fish- San Jacinto is going to ask me how ing, working on old cars, anything outside College Deer Park many football games Favorites: Book, Movie, TV Show, Mu- Institute of we won, but rather sic Genre, Sports Team, Book: Bleachers, Organizational Management TV Show: The Americans, Music: Classic Classhow of many 2017 lives I’ve Country, Sports team: Dallas Cowboys, impacted through the Texas Rangers, Texas Aggies. process.” 22 20 under 40 Thursday, June 30, 2016 15 Dustin Schubert Community & Professional Achieve- tion efforts around town. Improvements in- career. Becoming the project manager for the ments: Certified Playground Safety Inspector clude the median beautification around town, Pirates Bay Expansion Project. I was a little (CPSI), 2010 GGCPRDA Young Professional both Gateway monuments, landscaping im- out of my comfort zone but stepped up to the of the Year. July 2012 City of Baytown Em- provements along Highway 146, Hutto Drive plate to get the job done. I love a good chal- ployee of the Month. Greenway, park splash decks improvements, lenge and this was definitely one of them. Can you name a person who has had a Baytown Bark Park, trail projects through- What inspires you? Creative people inspire tremendous impact on you as a leader? out town and several park improvements me. I see amazing things accomplished and Maybe some one who has been a mentor to throughout town. built around the world and think why didn’t you? Why and how did this person impact When you walk into a room, do you pre- I come up with that? It gives you fight to be- your life? My current boss, Scott Johnson – fer to be noticed or fly under the radar? Fly come better at your job and to continue to He has been a great mentor to me showing under the radar, my wife is the outgoing one. think outside the box. My professor in college me the ropes and teaching me how to be a What is your morning routine like? I do once told us that society, since you were a kid good leader. five sit ups every morning. May not sound wants you to grow up, but by doing so we lost What is one characteristic that you believe like much, but there’s only so many times you the creative minds we had as a kid. every leader should possess? Good commu- can hit the snooze button. Creativeness comes naturally to a kid when nication skills and positive attitude. What slogan would you put on your own playing with blocks and Legos; however as What was a hardship that you had to face, T-shirt? You have to be odd to be number one adults we almost have to pull the creative Age: 30 and how did you overcome it? A couple of How old were you when you had your first juices out of ourselves. years ago my mom was diagnosed with can- paying job? 13, I mowed yards in the neigh- What are your hobbies? Golf and Duck Birthdate: 9/5/1986 cer. She is the rock of the family so we all borhood. Hunting. took it hard. Thankfully she had an amazing What motivates you to get out of bed in the Favorites: Book, Movie, TV Show, Music Occupation: City of doctor who took great care of her. She is now morning? A new day and a new opportunity Genre, Sports Team, Book – The Great Gats- Baytown - Parks & cancer free and we celebrate her as a survivor at life. Every day you have choices and chal- by, Movie – Billy Madison and Old School, at Relay of Life every year. lenges and that motivates me to get out of bed. TV show – The Goldberg’s and Top Gear, Recreation What are you known for? I’m known for Tell me about an accomplishment that you Music Genre – Alternative, Sports Team – several park improvements and beautifica- consider to be the most significant in your Texas A&M and all Houston teams. Title: Park Superintendent
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Education: Bachelor’s in Landscape Architecture from Texas A&M University.
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Community & Professional Achieve- him to know I was there but didn’t know what What is your morning routine like? I have ments: 2009-2015 Select Agent, 2009-2015 to say or do. In the end I realized sometimes to start every morning with my cup of coffee Legion of Honor Agent, 2013 – Achieved you don’t have to say or do anything, just before everyone else wakes up. After my cof- Bronze Tablet Status, 2009-2010 – Ambassa- being there can sometimes mean the most. fee I usually wake up my kids and husband. I dor Travel Qualifier, Member of the Baytown When he finally was given the all clear we fix breakfast for my kids and then after break- Chamber of Commerce since 2009, Member knew that if we had made it through those fast we all get ready for the day. My husband of the West Chambers County Chamber of years we could make it through anything as leaves for work and drops my daughter off at Commerce since 2016, Co-owner and assis- long as we did it together. school. My son and I usually pick up around tant coach to the TX Brawlers youth softball What are you known for? Having a big the house then we leave and I drop him off at team since 2010 heart and putting others wishes and needs be- school and I am off to work. Maybe some one who has been a mentor fore my own. What slogan would you put on your own to you? Why and how did this person im- When you walk into a room, do you prefer T-shirt? If you want it, Earn it! pact your life? I was a teenager (19) when to be noticed or fly under the radar? De- How old were you when you had your first I first learned State Farm could help make pends on the situation. Some situations re- paying job? Fifteen, I was a carhop at the lo- life go right. Unsure I wanted to pursue a ca- quire me to be a leader and be more noticed. cal drive-in restaurant reer in sales, I sat in appointments where I Other situations put me in a room with people What motivates you to get out of bed in the learned about being an agent and the impact Age: 34 that I can learn from and then I prefer to fly morning? My family and My team at the of- we could have on someone’s life. My first under the radar, sit back listen and learn. fice. When you are surrounded by wonderful boss, Barbara Schexnayder, taught me people it makes you want to do every- Birhdate: 7/2/1981 to always put the customer’s interests thing you can to provide for and inspire first, that you have nothing unless you them. Title: Agent – State Farm have your integrity and if you serve Tell me about an accomplishment Insurance. the public selflessly then you will be- that you consider to be the most signifi- come successful. She never tried to sell cant in your career. Becoming an Agent Family: Married to anything, instead she listened to what and owning my own office is definitely husband Steve for over 17 the customers needed and gave honest the most significant part of my career. recommendations while allowing the I worked for multiple agents for a few years. Daughter Amber, 13 customer to make their own choices. I years and finally decided I was ready to son Kyle, 9. believe she helped set the foundation take the next step and become an agent of what kind of agent I would become myself. After lots of classes and many Education: Texas as I have followed these same beliefs interviews I opened my own office here Department of and have taught these same values to in Baytown at 27. my team Insurance Property and What inspires you? My Husband. No What is one characteristic that you matter what you do in life and how much Casualty License, Texas believe every leader should possess? you love it, it is through the rough patch- Department of Insurance Humility es that you learn the most not only about Life, Accident, Health and What was a hardship that you had yourself but about the people in your life. to face, and how did you overcome it? What keeps me strong and motivated ev- HMO License, Mortgage My husband was diagnosed with blad- ery day is that no matter what happens Brokers License der cancer when he was only 25 and I know I have someone to go home to at the time I was five months pregnant that 100% supports me in everything I Quote to live by: Life is with our first child. We went through do. Having that makes me believe I can like a coin. You can spend many emotional struggles during this do anything. time as well as financial. It was hard it any way you wish, but What are your hobbies? I love to read for me to see someone I loved going and cook. My favorite is to attend my you only spend it once. – through something that I couldn’t help children’s sporting events and help coach Lillian Dickson- fix. There were times that I wanted them. Thursday, June 30, 2016 20 UNDER 40 27 18 Jennifer Walsh Community & Professional Achievements: I have many accom- a heart of gold. He showed and told me he was proud of me and his plishments I’m proud of from throughout my career – reporting on the confidence in me gave me confidence in myself. White House for the Boston Globe, serving as an editor in Costa Rica, What is one characteristic that you believe every leader should coordinating high-level events with CEO’s, governors and senators, possess? Courage. It also happens to be one of the three main Coves- publishing a book, and organizing community-wide initiatives that tro values. It takes courage to make bold decisions, to say the unsaid have tangible impacts on the environment, safety or education. and to challenge the status quo. I love the saying: “A head full of fears But my proudest achievements don’t come from awards, accolades has no place for dreams” and having courage to push the boundaries of or resume bullet points. I get the most sense of accomplishment in what is possible is what moves organizations to new levels of achieve- seeing the young women whom I’ve mentored flourish and grow pro- ment and innovation. fessionally. What was a hardship that you had to face, and how did you over- Can you name a person who has had a tremendous impact on you come it? Ten years ago, I was divorced with three very young boys, as a leader? Maybe someone who has been a mentor to you? Why raising them in Beaumont alone with my nearest family hundreds of and how did this person impact your life? The one who is most on my miles away. While balancing the demands of motherhood, I worked by mind is Craig Thomason, retired San Antonio Express-News Metro day as a newspaper reporter and at night part-time as a copy editor to Editor who passed away two months ago. He was more than an editor provide for my children. pushing reporters to meet deadlines. He genuinely cared about your What are you known for? Having passion in everything I do, being success – professionally and personally. He had a rough exterior, but tough in my pursuit of high standards, never giving up and a big smile. Age: 38 When you walk into a room, do you prefer to be noticed or fly under the radar? Considering the Myers-Briggs scale, I rate 30 out of Birthdate: 2/12/1978 30 in extroversion, drawing energy from interacting with people in a sociable and expressive way. Title: Head of What is your morning routine like? I’m one of those people who Communications, set the alarm for much earlier than I need to wake up just so I can Covestro Baytown hit the snooze button a few times. Most mornings involve juggling getting myself ready with making sure kids are out the door on time – with a kiss – and everything they need. Family: Married to Paul What slogan would you put on your own T-shirt? Women who seek Bergen-Henengouwen and to be equal with men lack ambition –Marilyn Monroe we have six children (yes, How old were you when you had your first paying job? I was six). Two step-daughters 15-years-old handing out samples at a grocery store approaching ran- dom people while most just avoided eye contact. Lainey, 20 and Natalie, 18, What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? My family. sons Richard, 13, Ryan, Being on the receiving ends of hugs, kisses and “I love you”s is one of 12, Royce, 11 and our the best motivators I have. I hope to be a good role model and influ- daughter Annalise, 6 ence them to make a difference in everything they do. Tell me about an accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your career. The conclusion of a $2.8 billion expansion Education: Texas State project came with it one of the largest inauguration celebrations I have University with a B.A. in ever organized. It took nine months to plan with six events happening Mass Communication all within a 24-hour period. I find the biggest accomplishment to be pulling together a team of people from across the site with different Quote to live by: Success backgrounds, skills and ideas to make the events happen. isn’t about the money you What inspires you? I love a good challenge. When I am told it has never been done or make – it’s the difference can’t be done, that sparks to fire in me to prove that it can. When my you make in people’s lives. skills to lead and inspire others to action are being put to the test, I see it as a personal challenge that drives me even further.
Congratulations to Covestro’s own Jennifer Walsh for being recognized as a top community leader in the Baytown Sun’s “20 under 40” list. 28 20 under 40 Thursday, June 30, 2016 19 Calyn Wesson
Community & Professional Achievements: What motivates you to get out of bed in the cising so my kids have found themselves on My career is making a difference, a real dif- morning? My fear of being late!! lots of walks! ference. I am able to work for the best school Tell me about an accomplishment that you My husband thinks I’m really good at on- district in the state of Texas, and the decisions consider to be the most significant in your line shopping! I make are helping to create a better school career. Passing the CPA exam. Favorites: Book, Movie, TV Show, Music for our children who become our future. This What inspires you? My children Genre, Sports Team I enjoy country music of is my greatest professional achievement. What are your hobbies? Spending time course, but I also love listening to the 80s! Can you name a person who has had a tre- with my family and friends. I also enjoy exer- mendous impact on you as a leader? Maybe someone who has been a mentor to you? I have been very blessed to have amazing boss- es throughout my life. I see what makes them special and successful, and I try to implement those attributes to my routine. I’m a work in progress and always looking to improve on myself. What is one characteristic that you believe Age: 32 Age: 30 every leader should possess? Integrity What was a hardship that you had to face, Birthdate:Birthdate: October5/1/1984 3, 1984 and how did you overcome it? When I was about 8 months pregnant with our first child, Occupation:Occupation: Chambers CPA County my husband started having health issues. It was a scary and stressful time for our grow- Title: Administrative Business Manager Assistant/ ing family. A little over a year and half later, Court Coordinator to the the doctors were able to get everything under for Barbers Hill ISD. control and a new normal had been estab- Chambers County Judge lished for us. It was an extremely trying time Family: Wonderful for our family, but we had a great support sys- husband, BradFamily: Wesson, tem through family and friends, an excellent & two amazingHusband: kiddos,Cody team of doctors and medicine, and the power Sons: Rhett (4) Reed (3 Tucker (pushing 4) & Eva of prayer to help get us through. months) What are you known for? My laugh (8 months). When you walk into a room, do you prefer Education: Associate to be noticed or fly under the radar? Defi- Education:of Applied BBA Science & MS in nitely fly under the radar!! inManagement Accountancy Development from What is your morning routine like? When University (2006)of Houston. my alarm goes off I wake my husband so he can go run. Whether he actually goes running Quote to live by: “Success is another story. The rest is a blur of showers, clothes, diapers, nursing, and praying I don’t isn’t owned; it’s leased. forget my own breakfast on the way out the And rent is due every day.” door! – J.J. Watt What slogan would you put on your own T-shirt? Safety first! How old were you when you had your first paying job? I started babysitting when I was about 12. Congratulations Calyn Wesson! Top 20 under 40 and at the Top of our charts! Barbers Hill Independent School District • Tradition of Excellence Thursday, June 30, 2016 20 UNDER 40 29 20 Jackie Young Community & Professional Achieve- mother. She is a tenacious leader, a woman of What is your morning routine like? Morn- ments: In 2013 Jackie took a position full- her word, honest, and hard working. She has ings are rough for me. It’s rare I have a morn- time with a local non-profit to work towards made me the woman I am today and I owe the ing that I wake up and feel well but I do my removal of the Waste Pits Superfund Site fight inside me to her. best. I always make sure to take a moment located in Highlands. Since then, Jackie has Maybe some one who has been a mentor each morning to enjoy nature and the beauti- been invited by the EPA to serve on the Waste to you? Why and how did this person impact ful world around me. Pits Community Advisory Committee as well your life? This is tough to answer because I What slogan would you put on your own as a panelist and guest speaker at the EPA am blessed with incredible mentors. The top T-shirt? It won’t work unless you do. Region 6 Environmental Justice Workshop. people that come to mind are my father, Lois How old were you when you had your first The Waste Pits have been featured in over 65 Gibbs, Kathleen Garland, and Lisa Gossett. paying job? 15- Lifeguard news stories and local support has grown to They are my A-team, my support group that What motivates you to get out of bed in the over 2000 supporters. In 2014, Jackie was se- I can turn to at any moment for any need and morning? The truth and community mem- lected by Citizens League for Environmental they always guide me in the right direction. bers. Knowing scientific facts and that others Action Now (CLEAN Houston) for the Hous- Whether it’s how to handle professional mat- aren’t considering them, fuels me to spread ton Heroes series People Who Make a Dif- ters, personal matters, the ups and downs awareness and the truth. Every day I think of ference. An inside look at Jackie’s personal of the work I do, and strategies, I know my our community members and how unjust our journey and efforts at the San Jacinto River A-team will provide me with invaluable ad- reality is. Age: 29 Age: 30 Waste Pits were published in April of 2015 vice. in Texas Monthly Magazine. Most recently, What is one characteristic that you believe Birthdate:Birthdate: October9/23/1967 3, 1984 The Sierra Club Lone Star Chapter awarded every leader should possess? Fearlessness. Title: Executive Director Jackie with the 2015 Environmental Justice What was a hardship that you had to face, Occupation: Chambers County Award and the Baytown Sun named Jackie as and how did you overcome it? A major hard- of Texas Health and a finalist for 2016 Citizen of the Year. ship in my life has been my health struggles. Environment Alliance. Title: Administrative Assistant/ In 2015, Jackie created and executed a suc- I struggle every day with my health and at- cessful local and statewide campaign to al- tempting to feel well. The worst was between Family:Court CoordinatorParents John to the and Chambers County Judge locate $20 million in government settlement 2010 and 2011 when I was experiencing sev- Pamela Bonta. Brother funds to be used exclusively within a five- eral seizures per week, I’d loss use of my Justin Young, mile radius of the Waste Pits Site. Addition- hands, I lost 30 pounds (30 pounds I didn’t Family: ally, she worked with Texas Department of have to give), among many other daily health Education:Husband: University Cody State Health Services on a study of the cancer struggles. I registered with disabilities to pro- of Houston-ClearSons: Rhett (4) Reed Lake, (3 occurrences in East Harris County. The study tect myself and my education as I was in and Bachelor months)of Science resulted in the discovery of multiple disease out of the hospital and often too sick to go in Environmental clusters and an unprecedented step by the to class. I overcame this difficult time and I Science,Education: Specialized Associate in State Agency to further study the findings. overcome my daily struggles by remaining Environmentalof Applied Science Geology. in Building upon the success of the San Ja- mentally strong, thinking outside the box with LeeManagement College, Associates Development of cinto River Coalition, Jackie founded Texas a natural approach to healing, and leaning on Natural Science.(2006) Health and Environment Alliance, a nonprofit my support group. I could not do what I do organization dedicated to protecting water re- without my family and friends supporting me Quote to live by: “Average sources, public health, and Galveston Bay’s and caring for me when I’m too sick to care people and the average precious estuary from the harmful effects of for myself. community can change toxic waste. Through her personal experi- What are you known for? I was the 2013 the world. You can do it ence, Jackie developed a passion to fight for Miss Houston Rodeo, but I believe I am most environmental justice and she plans to contin- known for my work towards removal of the just based on common ue working to make our region a safer place San Jacinto River Waste Pits. sense, determination, for future generations. When you walk into a room, do you prefer persistence and patience.” Can you name a person who has had a to be noticed or fly under the radar? I prefer – Lois Gibbs tremendous impact on you as a leader? My to observe and notice others. 30 20 under 40 Thursday, June 30, 2016
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