Questions and Answers:

1. How long have you lived in Grey Forest, TX?   My wife and I purchased the Coggeshall property at 19214 Sherwood Trail from two amazing people and moved to Grey Forest in December of 2002. We immediately celebrated Christmas Eve with more than 50 family and friends at our new “forever home”. We became good friends with Mr. and Mrs. Coggeshall, helped them move to Floresville, attended their funeral services and remain grateful to them for entrusting us with their home in Grey Forest.
2. What do you like most about Grey Forest?  We love the serenity of Grey Forest, the radiant sunrise, the enlivening tree canopy, the commencement of birds singing in the morning, the deer awakening from beneath our fig tree, the peacock searching to satisfy the hunger of her peachicks, the tranquility of the sunset, and most of all, the loving hearts of so many neighbors.  The community is filled with creative persons, diverse perspectives, eclectic experiences, and a collective embracing of one of the most unique cities in Texas. We love that Grey Forest can provide us with daily respite from the noise of urban life, and a feeling of being safe among neighbors that care for one another.
3. What are some of the ways you have contributed to the Grey Forest community? I would hope that my greatest contribution to the Grey Forest community is being a good neighbor. For example, caring for and serving Chris Templeton as she fought cancer; trusted friend, handyman and priority responder for Peli Plyer as she aged; mentor to teens needing guidance; resourcing employment for neighbors searching for opportunities and volunteering when neighbors needed help with a project.
4. Describe your leadership philosophy and how it has been shaped by your personal values? 
   My leadership philosophy integrates three personal values:
   • Human beings are inherently gifted;
   • Acknowledge their gifts and lead by serving;
   • Relationships are paramount; and
   • Results matter.

   In order to accomplish meaningful goals, understanding and leveraging the individual and composite talent of the team is essential. Self-awareness of one’s own gifts and team awareness of the collective team talent is critical in advancing a mission and executing on a strategic vision. To this end, developing genuine relationships remains vital. Authentic relationships build the bonds of trust, unleashes creativity and stirs the deep passion necessary to complete difficult tasks. Cultivating relationships is an important element in communicating passion, mission focus, and a compelling vision.  Maintaining a positive, “can-do” attitude along with a discipline of listening attentively and actively results in high yield. Through Effective Listening, a leader can harness the team’s common ground, passion and talent to bring extraordinary results towards a common goal.  And results matter! Tangible and valued results creates a culture that moves exponentially towards the common goal.