A bit of advice once given to Shea Hall has turned out to be something that defines her: ”Show up early and stay late!” Everyone who knows Shea will tell you that she lives by that motto, whether in her numerous volunteer gigs or as the former West Texas Regional Outreach Director for U.S. Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison and Ted Cruz. Shea’s fingerprints are all over the … [Read more...]
Abilene Influencer: Tim Farrar
You could say that Service is Tim Farrar’s middle name. It isn’t really, of course, but the word is on his business card: Food Service Regional Supervisor, United Supermarkets. Tim’s service goes far beyond that, extending deep into the community beginning in 2006 when he started a three-year term on the American Red Cross board of directors. He has followed up with service … [Read more...]
Abilene Influencer: Donna Albus
People tease Donna Albus that she should start a new organization called “Volunteer Anonymous” because of her civic involvement. She can scratch one of her commitments off the list–City Council. After serving six years in Place 3, Albus decided not to run again in the May election. Voters elected Blaise Regan to replace her. Albus cited the new downtown hotel as the … [Read more...]
Abilene Influencer: H.C. Zachry
H.C. Zachry says “outlook” is what makes Abilene unique. But what makes H.C. unique? “Outlook” applies there, too. You won’t meet a more positive, upbeat person than H.C. Zachry. That outlook, combined with know-how and an unsurpassed work ethic, has driven H.C. to do great things for the city of Abilene. He’s behind the establishment of Frontier Texas! It was his vision … [Read more...]
Abilene Influencer: Samantha Baker
College seniors need to listen to what Samantha Baker has to say. “Network!” is her one-word advice for soon-to-be graduates and recent graduates of Abilene’s three universities. Samantha knows what she’s talking about. After graduating from Garland High School in 2006, she enrolled at Hardin-Simmons University and earned a bachelor of business administration degree in … [Read more...]