My Commitment |
My StoryI love Plano, Texas because its excellence has nurtured my family’s excellence. I subscribe to the Law of Reciprocity and began educating my children on this concept when they were young. Pairing our best with all that Plano offers has created a perfect match, and we look forward to many years of investment and positive returns.
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My commitment to Plano began when I said “yes” to the offer of becoming its HR Director in 2001. This commitment was strengthened as I spent nine (9) months developing the City’s “Management Preparation Program of Plano” (MP3) to ensure competent professionals will always be in place to guarantee business continuity as turnover occurs. MP3 has garnered awards and recognition as a model for succession planning and leadership development. Just as I was committed to my home town municipality (Texarkana, Texas) for thirteen (13) years, I have committed my time and talents to the Plano municipal organization and community for over seventeen (17) years:
Relationship and Loyalty: These words depict the essence of my life and the legacy I desire…as told by me or those who know me. At the end of the day, all business is people business. Life has taught me that authentic connection creates credible, reliable, fulfilling relationships.
Communication is both cause and cure for many things. If we are strategic and thoughtful about how we see and relate to others, we will experience many more beneficial outcomes and build more mutually-reliable relationships. I am able to separate issues from people and resist urges to blame. My allegiance to community and humanity are akin to Terence’s quote “I am human; nothing human is alien to me.” My normal approach to life is to understand myself, others, and the world around me and find places of mutuality and understanding. There is space for multiple opinions and disagreement as we create environments where civil discourse is practiced.
I am driven by the desire for a purposeful life, and I believe it necessarily includes accountability to self and others. Being a public servant and human resources professional has allowed me to pursue purpose, serve others, and experience lifelong fulfillment. I believe our talents and abilities are maximized when shared with others.
- Volunteered with PISD for mentoring and summer lunch programs and career day activities
- Member of Collin County Homeless Coalition
- Served on Leadership Committee
- Joined teams during annual “Point-in-time Count” to locate and visit with individuals experiencing homelessness to better understand realities of homelessness in Plano and Collin County
- Served Thanksgiving meals at a local Plano restaurant
- Volunteered with Junior Achievement to share career experiences with PISD middle school students
- Graduate of Leadership Plano Class XIX
- Graduate of Leadership North Texas Class 4
- Volunteer with Hope’s Door for several years and served as Board President through the merger of Hope’s Door (Plano) with New Beginning Center (Garland) to become Hope’s Door New Beginning Center in 2016. I currently serve as Board Secretary and Chair of the Personnel Committee
- Volunteer and served on the Board of Directors for Jewish Family Service
Relationship and Loyalty: These words depict the essence of my life and the legacy I desire…as told by me or those who know me. At the end of the day, all business is people business. Life has taught me that authentic connection creates credible, reliable, fulfilling relationships.
Communication is both cause and cure for many things. If we are strategic and thoughtful about how we see and relate to others, we will experience many more beneficial outcomes and build more mutually-reliable relationships. I am able to separate issues from people and resist urges to blame. My allegiance to community and humanity are akin to Terence’s quote “I am human; nothing human is alien to me.” My normal approach to life is to understand myself, others, and the world around me and find places of mutuality and understanding. There is space for multiple opinions and disagreement as we create environments where civil discourse is practiced.
I am driven by the desire for a purposeful life, and I believe it necessarily includes accountability to self and others. Being a public servant and human resources professional has allowed me to pursue purpose, serve others, and experience lifelong fulfillment. I believe our talents and abilities are maximized when shared with others.
What's in it for you to vote for me?
Question: How will I reinforce Plano’s reputation of excellence?
Answer: I will use experience and talents that I have honed throughout my life to understand the community’s needs, work with citizens, staff, and elected officials to demonstrate my readiness for the role of City Council Member and reinforce my commitment to Plano.
Question: What is Plano’s most urgent need as it continues to grow and evolve?
Answer: Plano is a community known for success and prosperity. This climate continues to attract an array of residential and commercial citizens who are searching for the amenities and opportunities found here. With growth and diversity come challenges and opportunities…this is today’s Plano. Because our complexion has changed, we must find effective ways to understand these changes, find common ground, and thrive. Given these facts, perhaps the most urgent need is for Plano to find the formula for future success as past leaders did in bringing us to this point.
Question: Why do I want to be a Council member?
Answer: After beginning my civic involvement in school, I have spent my adult life as a public servant. After transitioning from 28 years as a municipal employee to a consultant for public agencies, I am no less committed to contributing my best to the community that I love, admire, and call home. I will serve my community regardless of title, but I would like to be involved in decision-making at the policy level as we work to maintain Plano’s reputation for always exceeding expectations.
Question: How will I serve the citizens of Plano?
Answer: I will diligently consider all information available to me to ensure that I make justifiable, defensible decisions that serve the bests interests of all citizens, the, community, and the municipality. I will be accountable, accessible, responsive and prepared to address relevant issues and represent Plano at all times.
Answer: I will use experience and talents that I have honed throughout my life to understand the community’s needs, work with citizens, staff, and elected officials to demonstrate my readiness for the role of City Council Member and reinforce my commitment to Plano.
Question: What is Plano’s most urgent need as it continues to grow and evolve?
Answer: Plano is a community known for success and prosperity. This climate continues to attract an array of residential and commercial citizens who are searching for the amenities and opportunities found here. With growth and diversity come challenges and opportunities…this is today’s Plano. Because our complexion has changed, we must find effective ways to understand these changes, find common ground, and thrive. Given these facts, perhaps the most urgent need is for Plano to find the formula for future success as past leaders did in bringing us to this point.
Question: Why do I want to be a Council member?
Answer: After beginning my civic involvement in school, I have spent my adult life as a public servant. After transitioning from 28 years as a municipal employee to a consultant for public agencies, I am no less committed to contributing my best to the community that I love, admire, and call home. I will serve my community regardless of title, but I would like to be involved in decision-making at the policy level as we work to maintain Plano’s reputation for always exceeding expectations.
Question: How will I serve the citizens of Plano?
Answer: I will diligently consider all information available to me to ensure that I make justifiable, defensible decisions that serve the bests interests of all citizens, the, community, and the municipality. I will be accountable, accessible, responsive and prepared to address relevant issues and represent Plano at all times.
