by Linda Faulkner Johnston | Jun 8, 2022 | Inspiring People: Houston
“If you have Bach, you have enough.” – Rick Erickson Rick Erickson was sitting next to his father at a concert by renowned organist Virgil Fox. “The organist pulled out all the stops of the organ during the performance – it was very loud,” he said, “and I...
by Linda Faulkner Johnston | May 13, 2022 | Inspiring People: Houston
“My first priority is family, and that has ruled my life.” – Roz Pactor Roz Pactor looks at the world through red-rimmed glasses – and has, even long before she founded her famous blog, “My Red Glasses.” Her signature glasses statement is appropriately a fashion...
by Linda Faulkner Johnston | Aug 5, 2021 | Inspiring People: Houston
“It’s the people that make these organizations go!” Ed McMahon Ed McMahon simply doesn’t do things by halves. This high-spirited Houstonian, after graduating from Louisiana State University in 1967, became a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. ...
by Linda Faulkner Johnston | Jun 18, 2021 | Inspiring People: Houston
“Public safety is a universal issue, and it’s not going away.” Rania Mankarious By the time Rania Mankarious interviewed at Crime Stoppers of Houston, she had obtained a master’s degree and a law degree. She fell in love with the non-profit, and quickly accepted a...
by Linda Faulkner Johnston | May 12, 2021 | Inspiring People: Houston
HOUSTON INSPIRING PEOPLE Suzan Deison Suzan Deison Founder / CEO Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce Suzan Deison has always believed that empowering women empowers our communities—and the world beyond. And yet, when she considered the future of her six...
by Linda Faulkner Johnston | Apr 19, 2021 | Inspiring People: Houston
He puts on exciting fundraising events (two a month for the past 25 years before the pandemic), which are typified by 12 performers, sometimes Astros and Rockets cheerleaders, and his own band! Alan Helfman’s irrepressible enthusiasm for helping worthy causes has...
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