Monday, June 27, 2011

Danny & Julie Clancy


Danny and Julie Clancy are featured here with their children Dylan (15), Ryan (13), and Kylie (11). Danny is a trial attorney who practices in Collin County and Dallas County. A former Dallas County Assistant District Attorney, Clancy began his career as a prosecutor in 1992. From 1999 - 2005, Danny served as Presiding Judge in Dallas County’s, County Criminal Court #1. In 2005, Danny Clancy was appointed by Texas Governor Rick Perry as Presiding Judge of Criminal District Court #6, a newly created district court with felony jurisdiction. Twice named one of Dallas’ best lawyers by D Magazine, Danny has been in private practice since 2007. Danny and Julie are active volunteers at St. Monica Catholic Church, and Jesuit College Preparatory School. Danny also serves as a Board of Management member at the Town North YMCA.

Cribbins Family


Joe and Amy Cribbins are pictured here with their three children, Alexander, Kyle, Patrick and Elizabeth. Amy and Joe met in Chicago, at Northwestern Memorial hospital during his surgical training. Moving to the North Dallas area in 2000, Joe is currently a general and bariatric surgeon in private practice. Amy is a very busy home stay at home mom, with the kids attending Legacy Christian academy and Starwood Montessori. Amy is also active in Frisco Family Services, Christ Church and a hospital volunteer. Free time is filled with kids sporting activities, scouts and boating on the lake.

Michael & Stacy Urtso


Michael and Stacy have made their home in Plano with their four daughters for the past 15 years. After 25 years with Accenture, Michael retired and is now Managing Partner of Peckham Custom Builders. He also serves the board of many local charities which include Star Children's Charity, City House, and the PISD Education Foundation. Stacy owns "A Rare Find," an antique and home accessories store located in Lakeside Market in Plano. She also enjoys working with Star Children's Charity, The Plano Symphony Debutante Program, The National Kidney Foundation, and Sky Ranch.
Morgan, 22, is a senior attending Arizona State University where she studies Broadcast Journalism. Jordan, 19 is also at ASU where she is in the School of Business. Madison, 15 is a freshman at John Paul II High School where she plays basketball, and Peyton, 10 is a fifth grader and loves to play soccer. The family is completed by their two white German Shepherds, Mercedes and Benz.

Chuck & Linda Richardson


Featured are Chuck and Linda Richardson along with their daughters, son-in-laws and grandchildren. Pictured are Shannon and Gregg Kastman with daughter Olivia from Goshen, Kentucky, Cherie and Jeff Landrum with sons Trevor, Peyton, and Jack of McKinney, Jami and Wayne Pierce with son Ethan of Plano, Brooke and Jason Myers with their dog Emmy of McKinney. Chuck and Linda own Doubletree Construction Company that builds homes, warehouses, offices and does real estate developing. The Richardson's own several other businesses including the company that invented the high frequency ventilator that is used in NICU units world wide. Chuck and Linda moved to McKinney in July of 2000 from Plano and love the friendly, hometown atmosphere. As property owners on the square, they are excited about the revitalization, character and uniqueness of thriving downtown McKinney.

Botts Family


Featured here is Robert (Bob) and Jo Ann Botts. Bob and Jo Ann have made their home in Plano for many years. Bob is a trusts and estates attorney with Carrington Coleman in Dallas. Jo Ann is a retired Principal/Administrator from Plano Independent School District. Bob and Jo Ann are members of Plano First Baptist Church where Bob has served as a deacon. Bob has served on the Advisory Board of Plano Presbyterian Hospital, the Educational Foundation Board of Plano Independent School District, and is a member of the Plano Rotary Club. Jo Ann has served on numerous organization boards in Collin County including the Assistance Center, the Volunteer Center of Collin County, and the Plano Symphony. Presently, Jo Ann serves on the Hendrick Foundation Board and the Advisory Board of ACT-Houston at Dallas. Bob and Jo Ann brag about their three children, Brett Botts 20, Brandon Botts 28, and Carnie Carpenter who is married to Scott Carpenter. Scott and Carnie have two children, Caroline 13 and Colby 15. Brett is a graduate of Plano Senior High School and now in his third year at Texas Tech University. He is a Sociology major and plans a career in Law Enforcement. Brandon graduated from Plano Senior High and attended Baylor University. Brandon makes his home in McKinney. Carnie also graduated from Plano Senior High School. Scott and Carnie Carpenter have been active members in the Plano/Collin County community for many years, and moved from Plano to University Park last year. Scott, Carnie, Colby and Caroline are members of Prestonwood Church. Scott owns his own law practice, Carpenter Law Firm, in Plano, was a member of Leadership Plano and served on the PISD School Board for two terms. Scott and Carnie served on the Plano Symphony Board for several years and recently made a substantial gift to the Collin County Arts Hall. Carnie was a member of the Plano Junior League. Colby is a Quarterback at Highland Park High School and plans a career in the NFL. Caroline attends HP Middle School, plays volleyball and plans a career in Criminal Justice. She wants to be a Judge.

Gebbie Family


Graham and Cindy live in Starwood in Frisco. They met at The University of Cincinnati,and have been married for 31 years. While Graham worked for FMC and GE, they previouslylived in St Louis, NYC, Philadelphia, Chicago, and Albany, NY. Graham is now a Partner with Sandhurst Group Executive Search. Cindy is the Executive Assistant to the Chief Legal Officer at Lennox International in Richardson. Their two children are Doug, 26, an OU grad who's a territory manager for Glazers Beverage in Houston and Mallory, 22, a Mizzou grad in Target's Executive Development Program based in KC. Cindy is on the Board of Directors at Stonebriar CC, and Graham serves at Careercare, a job search ministry at St Andrew United Methodist Church in Plano.

Garvey Family


Meet the Garvey Family…..Nick, Beth and Catherine. This wonderful family lives in Plano and is constantly on the go. Nick is a concept President for Consolidated Restaurants and manages 14 locations of III Forks, Silver Fox and Cool River. Business is great for Nick and he spends much of his time traveling to the restaurants in Colorado, Texas and Florida. Beth is the CEO of InStaff ~ Triance, the 4th largest staffing company in the DFW metroplex according to the Dallas Business Journal. Beth is on the Board of Directors for InStaff, North Dallas Chamber of Commerce and Junior Achievement, she was recently named one of the 25 Women to Watch in Dallas by DBJ. Nick and Beths favorite activity is spending time with their wonderful daughter Catherine who is a Sophomore at Jasper High School in Plano. Catherine is equally busy, she is an avid figure skater, is the Jasper High School Student Council Treasurer, serves on the Junior Board of Stars Figure Skating Club and is on the Teen Advisory Board for City House.

Robinson Family


Simon and Tiffany Robinson were married in 1995 and moved to McKinney in 1996. Simon was in the financial industry for 16 years and retired from that field last year. Now he pursues his entrepreneurial interests as well as owns Carwash USA, two full service carwashes, in Dallas and Plano. Tiffany stays busy with her own entrepreneurial interests and enjoys her family.
They are currently raising three children. Rylee, 13 is an excellent student and dreams of becoming a doctor one day. She is also an avid pole vaulter - winning the bronze medal at the 2010 AAU Olympics this summer. Reagan, 12 is an inspiring volleyball player and seeks one day to play at the University of Arkansas, Simon’s alma mater. Kyle, 11 plays on the US Kids golf tour, while Simon enjoys being his caddie. They are active members at Prestonwood Baptist Church North campus.

Cade & Jamie Thompson


Pictured here are Cade and Jamie Thompson with their dog, Stan, at their home in McKinney. Cade is the CEO of Halo Group, Inc., a publicly traded company based in Allen, Tx which he co-founded in 2004. Jamie is a Style Advisor with J.Hilburn, a men’s custom clothier.Cade and Jamie are both graduates of Abilene Christian University and are very active in their church, Greenville Oaks Church of Christ. They are expecting their first child in August."

Michael & Maria Harris


Michael & Maria Harris, owners of BRY-JO Roofing and Remodeling, live in Richardson with their four sons. Since their start almost 10 years ago, they have been committed to developing relationships of trust and confidence with their customers that last a life time. In addition to managing BRY-JO the couple is dedicated to community involvement through christian based athletic programs and service organizations.

Minyard Family


Jim and Sue de Mille Minyard are residents of Stonebriar in Frisco and proud to be active with community projects and philanthropic work. Both are retired, Jim from the hi-tech industry and Sue in mining and land management. Activities include Founding members of Star Childrens Charity and work with Texas Healthcare Presbyterian Hospital - Plano having developed the Sue A. de Mille Women's Diagnostic Center and "de Milleville" Pediatric center while supporting Texas Healthcare Legacy of Care and serving on the Texas Healthcare Community Advisory Board. Additional organizations supported include Collin County Children's Advocacy Center, Arts of Collin County as a Board Member, Plano Symphony Orchestra Virtuoso Society, Joe Foss Foundation, AIDS services of North Texas as well as volunteer activities at Ronald McDonald House and Scottish Rite Hospital. Children are son Michael and wife Lisa, with new daughter Sophie. They are residents of Allen, TX where Michael teaches 6th grade at Boyd Elementary. Daughter Jenna and her husband Teppei Teranishi, a musician, live in WA and have sons Miles and Oliver who travel to Texas often to visit Grandpa and SuSu.