and will surpass giving out more than
$100,000 in 2020,” Lisa says. “We want to
reach out to the entire county, and we’re
excited about it.”
She says the giving nature of Shelby
County residents has risen to the surface in
a big way through 50 Women Impact.
“Everyone is so short on time, but people
really want to give to a good cause, but they
just don’t have the time,” Lisa says. This
past November represented the second
anniversary of the group.
“The thing we’re so proud of is that it
does not matter who you are, what age you
are or what stage of life you’re at, it’s open
to anybody who has a heart to give,” she
says. All it takes is a willingness to set aside
about $33 a month and then contribute that
to 50 Women Impact every three months.
“We’re really proud of the impact the
group has had,” Lisa says.
Josh has served on the board of the
Shelby County Children’s Advocacy
Center for more than three years and is
now president of the board. He says that
organization does a lot of good for the
children of the county and that serving with
the dedicated group of staff professionals
and volunteers is rewarding.
“We’re doing a lot of good for kids
who need a voice,” Josh says. He praised
the work of the board and staff, which
has gained statewide
attention as a flagship
advocacy center which
other small rural
counties can emulate.
He also serves on
the Texas Propane Gas
Association board as
President-Elect, and in
2019 was appointed to
serve a six-year term on
the board of the Sabine
River Authority by Gov.
Gregg Abbott.
“There has always
been a member from
Center or Shelby County
because we are in the
heart of the basin,” Josh
says. “It’s not just the
river, it’s Toledo Bend Reservoir, Lake Fork,
Lake Tawakoni, and a large canal system
included in what would be considered the
Sabine River and its tributaries.”
He says it is an honor for him to be able
to serve as a public voice on the SRA Board.
“It’s important to have a strong voice
for rural Texas when it comes to the
management of our river and reservoirs,”
Josh says.
Rewards
“The biggest reward for me is being able
to work with family,” Lisa says. “As parents
you can only hope you work hard that
you make progress in your town and your
industry.”
Billy Bob says he and Lisa are not in the
office these days as much as they used to
be. He enjoys spending more time at a farm
the family owns near Madisonville.
“The most rewarding thing is having
my family here and being able to work
together,” he says. “The other thing that is
rewarding to me is that we have managed
to grow and do well and give back to our
community.”
Josh says knowing he and Sharisse
can raise their family here is important.
Looking back to his days in Houston,
he feels Shelby County offers a positive
difference.
Lisa says she would not have it any other
way.
“We are just so pleased we can give back
to Center and Shelby County,” Lisa says.
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