Parker County Today February 2016 | Page 75

A: I love the classic, Gone With the Wind; however, When Harry Met Sally still makes me laugh. Q: What is your favorite kind of music? A: I was raised with classic country music and favorites of that era, Ray Conniff Singers, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra. But now I enjoy Adele, classic rock, southern gospel, country western, and jazz. Q: What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done? A: White water rafting about 20 miles through the Royal Gorge in Colorado on Class IV rapids. Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of? A: I’m very proud of my children and the fine citizens they’ve become. I have a college professor, a successful business owner, a school principal and one working in the computer industry. They love America and are good people. Q: When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A: I wanted to be an FBI agent. Q: How did you get into your field? A: I began as a legal secretary, then paralegal, and then legal assistant. I began working for County Judge Harris Worcester in 1990 as the court coordinator and probate auditor. My past legal experience made this the perfect beginning point for my future as county clerk /local registrar. Q: Would you recommend your career for other people? Why? A: I would recommend giving to your community in whatever way you are chosen and capable. If that means as an elected official and you have the heart and intestinal fortitude to do what is right for the office, I would recommend any elected position for which you are qualified. Q: What do you do to chill? A: Chill? That’s a difficult question! I like movies, being with my family and traveling. Most spare moments are spent with my beautiful 88-yearyoung mother. She’s my joy. Q: If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go? A: If traveling in the U.S., I’d love to go to Alaska. I loved the Tuscany region of Italy and would love to return someday. Q: What person from history would you most like to have lunch with? A: Oliver Loving because of the history, humor and life’s lessons he could share. Q: If someone asked you for your best piece of advice, what would you say? A: Be honest and make every attempt you can to be fair in all you do. Q: What would you most like to be remembered for? A: Being the Parker County Clerk who brought preservation and retention of the county’s records from the paper, pen, microfilm and fiche era to that of efficient and effective technology of today and beyond. When people remember me I’d like them to say I was honest, use kind words when mentioning my heart and miss me. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Stacy Lynch-Evans Leadership Coach and Sales at Century 21 Lynch & Associates Q: What do you do? A: I wear many hats — sales coach, mentor, recruiter, and I sell commercial/residential properties. Q: What is your favorite book? A: Sun Stand Still, by Steven Furtick, and Celestine Prophecy. Q: What accomplishment are you most proud of? Q: How did you get into your field? A: My mom and dad started a real estate company in Aledo in 1972. I followed their lead and became a realtor at the age of 18 years. Now, 33 years later, I’m still doing the same thing. Q: Would you recommend your career for other people? Why? A: Absolutely, or I wouldn’t be doing it! The flexibility of schedule while raising a family or traveling is the number one reason most people choose a real estate career. You can make as much money as you are willing to work for. Q: What do you do to chill? A: I love flowers. So playing in the yard is my second favorite thing to do to relax. Cooking is by far the number one activity I enjoy. It’s creative art to me. Q: If you could visit any place in the world, where would you go? PA R K E R C O U N T Y T O D AY Q: What is your favorite kind of music? A: Christian rock, Enya, Mumford and Sons. Q: When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A: Basketball coach. My dad was the best and I wanted to be just like him. FEBRUARY 2016 Q: What is your favorite movie? A: Braveheart and Dances with Wolves. A: Completed 2-1/2 marathons. 73