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Andy lives on a small farm in Decatur, TX with his wife, Amanda where they raised their 3 sons. The family left suburban life in Denton in 2010 to pursue their dream of living in the country. They had a rough start while trying to figure out how to corral Limousin cattle, but eventually got the hang of the farming thing. The farm currently has a pecan orchard, fruit orchards, large gardens, laying hens, and seasonally is home to pastured chickens and turkeys.  The family has also bred and raised Nubian dairy goats and Barbados Blackbelly sheep. Raising sheep taught them to prefer cows.

Andy joined the Texas State Guard in 2014 as a way to serve Texas. He is currently a Chief Warrant Officer (CW3) assigned to T6 in the TXSG HQ in Camp Mabry in Austin. Andy uses his background as a software engineer to develop recruiting, retention, and readiness management software currently in use by the Texas State Guard, and is in the process of being deployed to the Texas Army and Air National Guard. The T6 Software/Cyber Team has won three consecutive Best of Texas awards (2017, 2018, 2019).

A native Texan with nearly two decades in supply chain and logistics, Unto’s Director of Logistics, Christopher Moore, has spent the past ten years focused on humanitarian logistics. He’s known for his strong commitment to the work, his genuine passion for helping others, and his extensive experience and steady dedication to delivering practical, impactful logistical solutions in some of the toughest places in the world.

Nathan Reddin joined the Town of Northlake staff in August 2008. He manages the development activities in the town from economic development to planning and permitting. Mr. Reddin gained an early interest in planning while seeing the benefits of quality planning during his time growing up in the master planned community of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. This interest is what later brought him to Texas in 2003 to attend the City and Regional Planning masters program at the University of Texas at Arlington after graduating from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration. Before coming to Northlake, he began his career in municipal government with the City of Keller where he gained valuable experience and understanding of the development process during a period of rapid growth in the city.  

Rob Scott is a U.S. Army Airborne veteran whose service continues to shape his work in elder care advocacy and healthcare management. During his time in the Army, Rob held multiple technical and leadership roles that instilled a respect for accountability and mission-first thinking. Following his military service, he transitioned into civilian leadership roles supporting Veterans and navigating the VA healthcare system, where he focuses on improving access, coordination, and outcomes for those who have served.

Currently pursuing a degree in Healthcare Management and Leadership, Rob works at the intersection of service, systems, and ethics. His perspective is grounded in policy and lived experience, understanding firsthand how military service impacts Veterans long after the uniform comes off. Today, Rob shares how the values forged in the Army continue to guide his professional mission, and why disciplined leadership and service-oriented thinking remain essential to serving Veterans and strengthening our healthcare systems.

Retired Telecommunications Director from the University of North Texas System (1981-2007).  Licensed Peace Officer (Police) 1978-2012.  Served on the Board of Directors for Our Daily Bread Soup Kitchen (2009-2015).  Volunteer & Leader with American Red Cross Disaster Response Teams locally and with Statewide deployments (2008-2015).  Elected to the Town of Shady Shores Council in 2015 and presently serving a sixth term.  Elected Mayor Pro Tem in 2019.

When I retired in 2007 I wanted to remain engaged and active in my community.  I had a neighbor that had volunteered at DCFC and recommended I check them out.  DCFC was a good match for my organizational, leadership and logistical skills.  After six months volunteering I was recruited to join the Board of Directors.  In 2008 I was elected Board Chair (reluctantly on my part).  The Board said I was the youngest member with the most energy to devote to the Food Center.  The rest is history and a marvelous chapter in my “failed retirement”. 

Kristin Van Nort serves as a Philanthropic Advisor for ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In this role, she works with individual supporters to facilitate both current and planned gifts, helping them achieve their philanthropic goals at St. Jude. Prior to joining ALSAC, Kristin held several leadership roles in the nonprofit sector in Oklahoma. As Vice President of External Affairs at the CARE Center, she co-authored a children’s book on personal body safety. She also served as Director of Development at the Oklahoma United Methodist Foundation. Kristin's dedication to her community extends beyond her professional endeavors. She is actively involved in various community organizations, including the Junior League of Oklahoma City, where she is President-Elect. Kristin is also passionate about mentoring young women at the beginning of their careers. Her leadership and influence were nationally recognized during her tenure as President of the Association for Women in Communications and on the board of directors for the United Methodist News. A native of Oklahoma, Kristin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Master of Liberal Arts in Leadership and Management from Oklahoma City University. She resides in Edmond, OK, with her husband and their two doodles.

Brittany Sotelo serves as the Economic Development Director for the City of Denton, where she leads strategic initiatives to support business growth, investment, and long‑term economic vitality.  Before joining Denton, Brittany was the Vice President of Business Retention and Expansion for the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation building programs to grow and retain businesses in the Coastal Bend. She previously worked for the City of Arlington’s Office of Economic Development as an Economic Development Specialist, supporting major projects and community partnerships.  Earlier in her career, Brittany managed the business retention and expansion program for the Odessa Chamber of Commerce and served as a Business Consultant for the UT Permian Basin Small Business Development Center, where she advised entrepreneurs on launching and scaling their businesses in the Permian Basin.   Brittany holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.