Leland Baker
I actually learned the jewelry trade by putting myself through college while working for Zales and, later, for Linz’s Jewelers of Dallas. I loved the creative part of jewelry design. Being able to put shapes, colors and designs with people by fitting their request and all within their budgets is both challenging and rewarding. I believe that quality jewelry is a luxury. Read more>>
Suzanne Stevens
I attended the University of North Texas in hopes of becoming a news anchor. I graduated in 2001 with a bachelors degree in radio, television, and film. Rather than taking a job in the news industry, I was offered a job as a stock broker, which I did temporarily until I decided to return to school for my Juris Doctorate in Fort Worth. I began working in criminal defense as a second year law student in Denton County. Read more>>
Eric Clanton
I worked as a courier for Light Appraisal when I moved to Dallas to attend UTD back in 1999. As technology changed, I needed to evolve as well. I worked my way up the ranks, from courier, to office staff, to assistant, to appraiser, to finally partner; picking up a Masters in Business Administration along the way. Read more>>
Joe Whelan
My interest actually began as a teenager in the mid 80’s when I purchased my first motorcycle. This was a time when the Japanese manufacturers really began to up their game in the industry. I bought and sold a few Honda’s throughout that time and I was hooked, but my journey into making it a business began about 12 years ago. A good friend of mine had an 82 Suzuki GS1100E he was going to leave behind after a move and told me I could have it if I came and got it. Read more>>
Laurie Johnson
I have been involved with Girls on the Run (GOTR) since 2008 when I came across the logo on the Goody website. I had to click on it! Once I started reading about what GOTR was, I knew I had to be involved. I contacted the Executive Director in Dallas and after meeting with her, signed up to be a volunteer coach. It was absolutely one the best decisions of my life. I loved coaching the girls and seeing their confidence level grow throughout the season. Read more>>
Tami Coffey
Right after getting married, I gravitated to the medical field. I went from working on a psychiatric floor, doing everything from taking vital signs to helping to restrain violent patients, to working in the Emergency Room of a major hospital, ordering emergency testing and assisting with Triage. Frankly, I was bored silly. I was pretty sure I wanted to be in Sales but wasn’t sure which industry was best suited for me. Read more>>
Annetta Ramsay
I’m a Ph.D. trained nationally certified and licensed counselor supervisor. Recently, I became a Certified Eating Disorders Specialist with the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. I’m also an OpEd Thought Voices Fellow, and I’ve written over 30 opinion journalism articles, many on the topic of eating disorders. Read more>>
Barbara Gold
After completing a master’s degree in clinical social work, I attended a two year program in marriage and family therapy. After that, I opened my independent practice seeing adults, couples, and teenagers, as well as families I supervised a number of other therapists who were in need of supervision before embarking on solo practices. Read more>>
