Joe Groh: Founder, Executive Director of the Joseph S Groh Foundation
Getting Neighborly -- Town of Fairview
Release Date: 01/29/2021
Linda Munson
Getting Neighborly -- Town of Fairview
Dave welcomes Linda Munson, the owner of Housewarmers of Allen. Linda shares her journey from being a computer programmer to owning a business that connects newcomers in the Allen, Fairview, Parker, and Lucas areas with local businesses and community resources. She highlights the importance of fostering a sense of community for new residents and provides detailed insights into how Housewarmers of Allen offers valuable information and trusted referrals to help residents acclimate and thrive. Linda also talks about how their welcoming service bridges gaps in the community, such as helping a...
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Pamela Sailor, Yellow Brick Consulting
Getting Neighborly -- Town of Fairview
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Joel Joseph, Rocky Creek Candle Company
Getting Neighborly -- Town of Fairview
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Angi Burns, Allen City Lifestyle
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Faith-Fueled Resilience: Dr. Courtney Baker Journey from Teenage Mom and Stroke Survivor to Entrepreneurial Powerhouse and Painter
Getting Neighborly -- Town of Fairview
Get ready to be inspired by a story that exemplifies unwavering determination, the strength of overcoming, and the power of faith. Today, we kick off our special series on Women Entrepreneurs, and we're starting strong with the remarkable journey of Dr. Cortney Baker right here in Fairview. Imagine being a teenage mom and carving a path to an extraordinary life. That's just the beginning of Cortney's story. At 28, she took a leap of faith, leaving her job as a children's speech therapist to build her own home health company, KidsCare Home Health. From its humble start in Dallas, it's now an...
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The WildLife -- Martography -- Paul Marto
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Accasia Martinez
Getting Neighborly -- Town of Fairview
Accasia Martinez – Owner & Operator of Accasia’s Event Venue since July 2021 Wife to Fernando Martinez for over 27 years and mother of 3 – Patrick 26 yrs old, Ryan who will be 21 in August and Ashley 14yrs old. Born in New York and raised in the Dominican Republic. Holds an Associate degree in Business Administration, has experience as an Executive Assistant, Human Resources Generalist, Compensation Analyst, Sales Analyst, Marketing & over 18 years of experience in Corporate Event Planning for companies like AIG, Liberty Mutual, Sol de Plata, Occidental Hotels &...
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Jan Samuels
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The Collin County Historical Commission (CCHC) is the official local arm of the Texas Historical Commission. It receives Collin County funding to serve as the umbrella organization for all historical preservation and education groups within the county. The commission currently has twenty members nominated by the members of the Commissioners Court and representing all four quadrants of Collin County. The commission holds regular meetings on the last Thursday of each month, beginning at 4 pm (except when Thanksgiving falls on the last Thursday, then we move to the first Thursday of December).
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National Defense Briefing Series
Getting Neighborly -- Town of Fairview
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Getting Neighborly -- Jill Hawkins
Getting Neighborly -- Town of Fairview
Founded in the late 80’s by Bill and Jill Hawkins, Hawkins Landscape and Lawn Maintenance has been creating and maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces in Collin County for over thirty years. A family-owned and operated business, we believe in building relationships along with landscapes. Our team consists of employees who ensure quality, consistency, and professionalism at every step of the process, whether we’re creating a new landscape or maintaining your existing one.
info_outlineJoe Groh began his career working for contractors, installing residential HVAC equipment before joining Lennox Industries Inc. Joe was an outside sales representative and dealer business consultant, working with contractors in Chicago and downstate Illinois. He graduated summa cum laude from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago and held a Bachelor of Science Degree in marketing.
Joe held marketing and sales management positions with Lennox in the Columbus, Ohio division office, and the Richardson, Texas corporate office. He then served as District Manager for North and South Carolina in Charlotte before relocating to Chicago as District Manager for Illinois and Indiana. After 21 years with Lennox, Joe became Director Of Marketing for Excelsior, a sheet metal manufacturer and HVAC distributor based in Chicago. Following that, Joe moved back to the Dallas area as Director Of Product Development for Titus, an industry-leading manufacturer of air management products. Joe then joined PCI Industries in Fort Worth as Vice President Of Sales And Marketing. PCI is a leading manufacturer in the air and sound control industry. Joe received the Dealer Business Consultant of the Year award from Lennox Industries in 1988, the Service Leader Award from Service Roundtable in 2015, and a Humanitarian Award from the Franciscan Alumni Association in 2018.
On June 15, 2008, Joe was severely injured in a bicycle accident, resulting in a C3/C4 complete spinal cord injury. (ASIA-A) In 2009, along with family members and close friends, Joe started the Joseph S Groh Foundation. The mission of the foundation is to:
- Provide extensive information to those with disabilities & their caregivers.
- Provide financial assistance for those connected to the contracting industry who are living with life-altering disabilities.
- Advocate for pathways to affordable short/long-term disability insurance for employees of small businesses in the contracting industry.
The foundation has provided more than $700,000 in grants to 71 individuals in 30 states. If you are interested in contributing to the foundation and helping Joe continue his mission, please visit https://www.josephgrohfoundation.org/.
Joe is a published author penning two books. Check out "From Two Wheels to Four," which chronicles one family's story about learning to prevail in times of extreme difficulty, vowing never to look back, never give up and remain positive. This book talks about overcoming obstacles as a function of your life experiences, your support network, and your faith based on real-life events.
His second book, Stepping Up, is a collection of witty, poignant, and inspirational stories of a physically challenged life. This book chronicles incredible, informational, and just plain funny experiences from the lives of disabled authors. Whether comical, infuriating, or just plain incredulous, these stories are based in reality and offer a compelling window into lives of determination, perseverance, and hope.
You can also email the foundation at [email protected] or call them directly at 214-998-9749.