Parker County Today July 2018 | Page 35

Amanda Howard — Jim Duncan Realty Award When it comes to business, there is something to be said when you add athletic brawn with brains. People who have both, have a built-in work ethic that surpasses the standard. They have the energy to get the job done with great positivity and instead of letting failure shut them down, they let it shape them. This is evident with Amanda Howard. After graduating from Weatherford High School, she attend- ed Saint Mary’s University in San Antonio on a softball and academic scholarship. She received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Corporate Finance and was soon joining the workforce as an Asset Transfer Manager for TD Ameritrade, obtaining her FINRA Series 7, 63, and 24 licenses. When Amanda started having a family, she found herself wanting to spend more time at home. Soon, she would find herself making a tough decision that would mean leaving the corporate financial market. In 2016, she joined the Weichert Real Estate team where she would become the recipient of the 2017 Weichert Executive Club and Rookie of the Year Awards. She is a member of the Texas Association of Realtors and the Greater Metro West Association of Realtors. Amanda has strong family ties and has great respect and admiration for her parents. “My dad for his strong work ethic and integrity and my mom for her perseverance and love for our fami- ly.” She credits her mom’s tenacity in fighting stage IV breast cancer to helping her overcome her challenge of leaving her financial career behind to become a realtor. “After she fought it and survived, she really lives every day to the fullest. She takes the trips, goes all out for family holidays, and makes every grandkids’ sporting event. That perspective really helped me take the leap into my real estate career. I moved from the corporate demands to a career that allows me flexibility to put my family first and enjoy every day to the fullest because you never know what personal challenges may arise. I hope to be half the mom and grandma she is,” Howard said. Life insurance is an essential part of caring for your family. Your Edward Jones fi nancial advisor can help you fi nd a life insurance policy that best suits your family’s needs. Call today. Financial Advisor . 300 South Main Street Ste 200 Weatherford, TX 76086 817-596-5841 www.edwardjones.com Donna J Alberts, CFP® Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in all states and Washington, D.C., through Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., and in California, New Mexico and Massachusetts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C.; Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C.; and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C. 33