Terry Jones, a loan officer, serves on the Eastland Economic Development Board, as well as on other local boards and organizations. He takes pride in actively advocating for his city and working to ensure a robust, thriving community for its residents and for future generations. Jay Kidwell, a loan officer in Stephenville, has coached his daughter Katy’s soccer
team for several years. “It has been a great time spent with my family, and it has given me the opportunity to get to know many families,” Jay says.

Alan Watson, a member of the management team in the administrative office, works at the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Covenant Women & Children’s Hospital in Lubbock. “We have been blessed to get to know families with incredible strength and faith as they care for their loved ones,” Alan says. Paul Fowler, assistant vice president and title examiner in the administrative office, is a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lubbock. Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs boys and girls from the community with mentors who commit to spend quality time with them, building friendships and demonstrating responsible living and decision making.

CEO Mitchell Harris has taken a leadership role in the Lubbock based American Museum of Agriculture, as a recently elected board member, and founding supporter. Additionally, all eight AgTexas directors, as well as the leadership team, are members of the Museum. The mission of AMA is to preserve the history of, tell the story of, and instill pride in American Agriculture. Mitchell concludes, "It is amazing the breath of the membership and the interest this organization has created. Recent visitors have ranged from Nebraska, Wisconsin to Victoria, Texas and in between. The educational opportunities for youth and the public are tremendous with this project."

The museum is currently located on temporary facilities on Canyon Lake Drive in Lubbock. A contract for $1.8 million has been approved for Phase I of the new facility on property adjacent to the temporary site.  Visit the web page for more information: http://www.agriculturehistory.org/about.php

Rheda Jones, loan administrator in the Hillsboro branch, is a cancer survivor, so it is only natural that Relay for Life, an organization established to raise cancer awareness and fund research, would be near and dear to her heart. Lori Hurford, a loan administrator in the Stephenville branch, acts as an ambassador for the Stephenville Chamber of Commerce, and is active in the Optimist Club, which raises money for various youth causes. She also serves as board secretary for the area Habitat for Humanity organization.

Hudon White, vice president of technology, is an active member of the Stephenville Lions Club, which is involved in a great deal of charitable work in their communities. Hudon is responsible for setting American flags on one of several routes in Stephenville on seven national holidays, including Flag Day, Memorial Day and the 4th of July, promoting national pride and honors one of our national treasures — our veterans. Hudon also chairs the Lions Club committee that organizes the Cowboy Capitol 5K Stampede. The event raises money that allows the Lions to carry on all of the activities in which they are involved year-round.

Hudon hopes to expand this year’s race by adding 10K and half marathon divisions.