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Paul Paschall —
Mayor of Weatherford
Our beloved mayor wears several hats on a daily basis. “I
am a husband of 23 years to Courtney; a father to Walker
and Gencye; owner of Paschall Insurance Group, LLC;
and currently serve as the Mayor of Weatherford,” he
explained. “Each of these areas in my life are an abso-
lute honor. Faith, family and community service are the
priorities of my life.” Paul enjoys listening to the opinions
of other people, even when they disagree.
“Listening helps me understand effectively, broadens
my knowledge base and supports making more quali-
fied decisions. Even when I completely disagree with the
position of another person, I continue to embrace them
as an individual that adds value to my life. Simply stated,
I don’t take disagreement personally.”
Paul likes to pay it forward, trying to help in a manner
that is commonly overlooked, something that can be
far more than financial in nature. For Paul, each morn-
ing when his feet hit the floor constitutes the best day
ever. Paul would most like to be remembered for being
the best husband and dad in the world. “The daily rela-
tionship I have with Courtney, Walker and Gencye are
my legacy.”
James Brownlee —
Theatre Instructor Practitioner
at Weatherford College
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James loves his job because he knows the power
of live storytelling and its potential to bring people
together and change lives. Most people don’t know
that he has Tourette’s Syndrome. His favorite way
of paying it forward is to take care of his students. “I
try to take care of my students as much as I can and
mentor them in the same way that I was taken care
of and mentored by my professors,” he explained.
His best day ever would be a rewarding day of being
with his students and then getting to spend time
with his wife and children. Best piece of advice?
“Just because you feel something very strongly, that
doesn’t mean that it is true.”