Susan believes integrity is the most important key to her success. A true local, Susan grew up in Hurst before studying Business at Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas. After spending several years in the real estate and title businesses, Susan and her husband bought a family owned Insurance Agency in 2000 that has been serving our community since 1981. Active in the HEB Chamber of Commerce since 2008, Susan served as the HEB Chamber 2021 Chairman of the Board, continues to serve on the Executive Board and is the Chair for WILD (Women Inspiring Leadership Development). Susan was chosen for the 2018 Shining Star Award for her involvement in the community by the HEB Chamber in 2018. Additionally, Susan was selected as the 2017 Member of the Year, 2018 Officer of the Year, Gertrude Tarpley Award Recipient 2020 and again in 2022, Clyde Mooney Award in 2021 and the 2022 Leadership Distinguished Alumni Award,Susan has been a very active member of the community serving 15 years at Community Enrichment Center (CEC) in the Food Pantry, and now serves as the Chairman of the Board. A member holding several leadership positions in Metroplex Republican Women (“MRW”) since 2000, she remains active in the area supporting local officials. Susan and Howard enjoy time with their 3 married adult children and their spouses, Aaron, Sarah and Justin. In addition to being active in North Park Baptist Church, Susan has completed 9 Mission Trips to 8 different countries as Chief Operating Officer of her and her daughter’s 501c3 non-profit charity - the Goals For Bowls Foundation. Together, they enjoy taking soccer balls, feeding children, and sharing the Gospel. Recently back from Bolivia, Susan and Sarah have served close to 85,000 meals to orphaned or underprivileged children on these trips.