93- Brian Burrows - Ironwood Axe Throwing Team USA
Release Date: 07/20/2021
101: Christopher Lee - Director of Government Affairs, Frisco Chamber of Commerce
The Big Deal With Glen Farris
Christopher Lee is the Director of Government Affairs at the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. Christopher and I go way way way back. He was but a student at UNT when we met while working on an ill-fated city council campaign. Excellent times. In this conversation, we talk about all things politics and government affairs. We talk a ton about redistricting, working in the Texas statehouse, we talk about working with a city’s chamber of commerce, and all the challenges that come with that. If you enjoy politics at the local county and state level, you will love this episode. I’m really excited to...
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100: Gary Henderson, President, United Way Denton County / Denton Chamber of Co
The Big Deal With Glen Farris
Gary Henderson is the CEO and President of United Way Denton County and began his term as the Denton Chamber of Commerce board chair on October 1, 2021. Erin Carter is the Denton Chamber of Commerce President. Both guests are repeat guests for this extraordinary 100th episode of The Big Deal with Glen Farris.
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99: Jeff Reecer - President, Texas Health Presbyterian
The Big Deal With Glen Farris
Jeff Reecer, FACHE, serves as president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, a position he assumed in January 2016 after leaving the facility in 2012 to become president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen. Before that, he spent 11 years as vice president of operations at Texas Health Denton. While at Texas Health Allen, Reecer worked to strategically reposition the hospital, adding crucial physicians, expanding the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and creating a women’s behavioral health unit. The result was growth for several key service lines and increased volumes. Among...
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98: Lillia Whittington - The D. Diaries
The Big Deal With Glen Farris
Lillia Whittington is the creator of The D. Diaries, Denton’s number one influencer space. Lillia has lived in Denton her whole life and has been creating content in and around Denton for 4 years.
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97: Tina Firgens & Sean Jacobson - City of Denton Development Services Departme
The Big Deal With Glen Farris
The City of Denton’s Comprehensive Plan is an official planning policy document designed to guide the city’s future growth. Denton Plan 2040 is an update to Denton Plan 2030. Community input is critical to the decision making process for future development and growth of the City of Denton so make sure you show up to the open house Thursday, September 16th from 6 pm - 8 pm to the Development Services building at 401 N Elm St. Tina Firgens and Sean Jacobson chat with me about what the Denton Plan 2040 is and why it’s important that the whole community gives input on it.
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96: Erin Carter - Denton Chamber of Commerce President
The Big Deal With Glen Farris
Erin Carter is a chamber veteran who has served as the Metrocrest Chamber President since 2016. Prior to leading the Metrocrest Chamber, she served the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce as both its Events & Communications Director and its Vice President of Program Development. Carter currently serves as Chair of the Winter Institute Board of Regents for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Trustee of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Board Member of the North Texas Commission, Secretary of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary Club, Board Member of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch...
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95: Richard Shoffit - Denton Academy of Martial Arts
The Big Deal With Glen Farris
In 1968, having graduated from high school, Mr. Shoffit received his introduction into the martial arts. It was during this nostalgic period of the late 60s and early 70s that he developed his intense personal interest in the cultural, historical, and philosophical aspects of martial arts. Since receiving his black belt in 1972, Mr. Shoffit has gone on to expand his study in both eclectic and traditional martial arts. In 1974, Mr. Shoffit graduated from North Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology which was offered through the Education Department. While...
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94: Jesse Davis - City of Denton Council Member & Assistant District Attorney for Denton County
The Big Deal With Glen Farris
Jesse Davis was elected to District 3 in May 2019 and is serving his first term. Prior to his election, Davis served as the inaugural chair of the City's Board of Ethics and as an officer of the Denton County Historical Commission. Davis is a lifelong Denton resident and a proud alum of Denton High School. He earned a B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of North Texas, where he served as Student Body President. After graduating from UNT, Davis served under U.S. Senator Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in her Washington, D.C., office as a senior staff assistant and Assistant...
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93- Brian Burrows - Ironwood Axe Throwing Team USA
The Big Deal With Glen Farris
Brian Burrows is a sport shooter for Team USA and the owner of Ironwood Axe Throwing located in downtown Denton, Texas.
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92: Erik Clark - Clark Adamson Insurance
The Big Deal With Glen Farris
Erik began his Employee Benefits career in 2008 at a leading insurance carrier as a Group Sales Representative. Working directly with underwriters and insurance product specialists allowed him unique insight into the group benefits industry. Shortly after the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), going against the grain, Erik decided to enter the Broker role of the industry. He recognized that small to mid-size employers were going to need expert guidance navigating the new legislation surrounding the Affordable Care Act.
info_outlineBrian Burrows is a sport shooter for Team USA and the owner of Ironwood Axe Throwing located in downtown Denton, Texas.
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