100
Most Interesting
Parker County People
You Should Meet Before You Die
For the eighth year, we at Parker County Today have compiled our Social Bucket List. These
are some of the most interesting and extraordinary people you should meet before you die. This
year's list includes volunteers, artists, actors, musicians, coaches, businessmen and women,
and others who have found success in their own way. Enjoy!
Part III
Brent Johnson
Brent is president of Rio
Mambo.
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Parker County Today: How did you
get into your occupation?
BJ: My mom raised six children while
waiting tables. My Dad was in the
military. After leaving West Point
Prep in 1977, the hospitality industry
was a much more natural fit. It is not
what I do, it’s really who I am.
PCT: What is your favorite novel?
BJ: I write far more than I read. I’m
much more apt to be in the arena
than in the audience.
PCT: What do you do to decom-
press?
BJ: Family and travel. They are my
passions.
PCT: What is something people don’t
know about you?
BJ: I love karaoke a.k.a Elton John.
PCT: What would you most like to be
remembered for?
BJ: Relationships and giving away all
I’ve been given to serve others.
PCT: What’s your favorite way to pay
it forward?
BJ: White Envelope Tradition.
Adopting families during the holidays
and meeting their basic needs.
PCT: If you could have lunch with
anyone, who would it be?
BJ: My father
PCT: If you had to do another job
than what you’re doing, what would
you do?
BJ: Writer
PCT: What is your definition of the
best day ever?
BJ: Family and friends on a giant
catamaran, with great food and
beverage and tons of sun!
PCT: What’s the best piece of advice
you would give?
BJ: Work harder on yourself than
your job.
PCT: What is the coolest thing you
feel you have done in your life?
BJ: Completed a Ranger Run, a mara-
thon in fatigues and combat boots
through forests, swamps, and on
beaches.
Kimberly Warder
Kimberly is the owner of Resale
Secret.
Parker County Today: How did you
get into your occupation?
KW: I had gone to lunch with a