Western Director
As a longtime modeler and model railroader, I procrastinated joining the NMRA, once I did I quickly found out what I'd been missing. I've grown to know how important this organization is to cultivating the hobby and helping modelers grow to their highest potential. The relationships that I've made, and the opportunities that I have been afforded through my membership have truly enriched my life, and for that I'm sincerely grateful.
Based on that, I have embedded myself into this organization as thoroughly and quickly as I could. I've served on multiple committees for the Lone Star Region. I have filled roles, as needed on 2013, 2014 and 2015 regional conventions. I was offered and accepted the responsibility of serving as co-chairman for the 2016 convention. It is also my pleasure to serve as co-chairman of the 2023 Texas Express International Convention held in Dallas/Fort Worth in August of 2023.
Additionally, I have served as regional membership co-chair where I've enjoyed helping and assisting with membership drives and recruiting seminars at events around the region. I very much enjoy modeling competitions and have been fortunate enough to place and merit on multiple occasions. Those merit awards have allowed me complete my MMR certification (#573). I am working actively to receive all 11 of the certificates.
Serving as a leader in other organizations, I have consistently assisted achieving set goals. My resume' includes: being an Eagle Scout, President of the Palestine Texas Jaycees, President of the Dallas/Fort Worth Marine Aquarium Society, Master Model Railroader, Region Membership Co-Chair, Director of Lone Star Region Division 1, 2016 Lone Star Super Regional Convention Chair, 2017 Lone Star Region President's Award for Outstanding Service and serving on the board of directors of three different model railroad clubs.
It is my desire to serve our organization even more, and for that reason, I am proud to have been elected as Western District Director. I welcome the opportunity to serve this organization, providing strong leadership to the membership during the next term of office.