2024 Ambassador Team
2024 Ambassador Team
Steve Torres
Chairman Jetset World Travel ''The Traveling TORO'', The Traveling TORO Travel AdivsorRachel Searson
Vice Chairman HouseMaster Serving Forney Rockwall Rowlett Royse City, Owner/InspectorShannon Thompson
Past Chairman APlus Payroll, Business Development ManagerJanette Wold
Networking Co-Chair Self Possessed Coaching, OwnerJudy Vergara
Networking Co-Chair Chakra Inner Peace Energy Healing, LLC, OwnerBeverly Wilson
Staff Liaison Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, Partnership Development ManagerAmanda Casper
Greater Rockwall Youth Symphony (GRYS) , Founder& Executive DirectorJerry Cook
Jerry Cook @ Coldwell Banker Realty, Real Estate ConsultingTracey Fentum
Brittex Bubbles LLC Commercial Cleaning & Janitorial, Owner / Business DevelopmentKevin Hadawi
Wells Fargo Advisors, First Vice President - InvestmentsGerald Hendrik CDFA®
Gerald Hendrik CDFA® Rockwall Wealth Advisors, Financial AdvisorAndrea Ivins
Brookdale Summer Ridge Senior Living, Sales ManagerEric McShannon
McShannon Insurance Plus, OwnerJeremy Pence
Spidermen Services, OwnerJared Schweers
Key Element Media, PresidentKristina Westbrook
b1BANK, Banking Center ManagerLee Wickland
Wicklands Candies & ConfectionsLupe Gonzales
Gonzales Life & Health Solutions, Owner/Independent AgentAndrea Carr
Andrea Elizabeth Photography + Social, OwnerRichard Adams
Southwest Kia of Rockwall, Commercial Fleet ManagerSteve Torres
Chairman
Jetset World Travel ''The Traveling TORO'', The Traveling TORO Travel Adivsor
Jetset World Travel is the host agency for TORO Hospitality LLC. We are a multi-faceted travel company creating personalized experiences around the globe. Whether by land or sea or air, we've got the resources and partnerships to make it happen! All you have to do is answer one question - where to next? From there, Steve "The Traveling TORO" will start to make it happen!
Rachel Searson
Vice Chairman
HouseMaster Serving Forney Rockwall Rowlett Royse City, Owner/Inspector
Shannon Thompson
Past Chairman
APlus Payroll, Business Development Manager
APlus Payroll is a full-service payroll provider based in Missouri and Texas. Since 1997, we have been delighting our clients with Human Capital Management Solutions - including Payroll, Human Resource and Time and Attendance software - for companies large and small.
Janette Wold
Networking Co-Chair
Self Possessed Coaching, Owner
My name is Janette and I am a Certified Life Mastery Consultant and Transformational Life Coach. I work with highly motivated men and women that are working towards a goal or creating long lasting changes in their lives either personally and professionally.
Judy Vergara
Networking Co-Chair
Chakra Inner Peace Energy Healing, LLC, Owner
I have been in the educational field for over 20 years and hold a doctorate degree in education. I love to teach and share knowledge with others. Many years ago, after a long, unexplained illness, I discovered the power of energy healing and began my journey to learn and share this modality with others.
I am a Certified Reiki Master/Teacher, a Certified Ganapati Level 4 Siwa Murti healer, a Certified Crystal Reiki Master/Teacher, and a Certified Animal Reiki Practitioner. In-person or remote healing available.
Beverly Wilson
Staff Liaison
Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, Partnership Development Manager
Amanda Casper
Greater Rockwall Youth Symphony (GRYS) , Founder& Executive Director
In 2022, Amanda Casper founded the Greater Rockwall Youth Symphony (GRYS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aims to connect kids with community through music. We perform for seniors, veterans, local nonprofits, community events and celebrations and have had over 100 students perform in 2-full orchestra concerts and over 50 chamber music performances throughout the community. GRYS offers masterclasses with special guest artists, side-by-side performances, piano and homeschool programs. We welcome students ages 6-18 of all skill-levels and instruments. Our inclusive program allows musical training to be accessible for all students who have a thirst to grow. Nearly 40% of our students receive scholarships and tuition waivers.
Jerry Cook
Jerry Cook @ Coldwell Banker Realty, Real Estate Consulting
Welcome! It is exciting times in Rockwall and North Texas. I am delighted to offer my 25 years of Real Estate Experience, connections, and solutions to the sellers and buyers of North Texas Real Estate.
Have California Real Estate to sell, I can help here, too.
Evening and weekend appointments are available.
I utilize all the Coldwell Banker Realty resources to bring your dream to life!
My team can help you buy or sell, rent or invest in most areas of the United States. One call, and we can begin to lay the foundation to your next successful deal.
Tracey Fentum
Brittex Bubbles LLC Commercial Cleaning & Janitorial, Owner / Business Development
Master’s Degree in Archaeological Method Executive management skills. Works on business development. Growing up and working in the hotel & hospitality industry gave an early background in management and customer relations. Professional background includes hotel ownership, Local newspaper Assistant Editor, I.T Project and network manager, college lecturer. Regional Director overseeing program services for adults with IDD, Business Manager for 200 plus owner owned apartment complex,
Board member for CASA for Hunt County, President for Altrusa International of Lake Cities, officer in Eastern Star, Board Member for East Texas Hunter Jumper Club and chair of the 2022 - 2023 Hunt County Days Technology Committee. Ambassador for Rockwall Chamber of Commerce,
Kevin Hadawi
Wells Fargo Advisors, First Vice President - Investments
Kevin helps to build, manage, preserve, and transition wealth for not only individuals, but businesses of all sizes. As a Wells Fargo Advisors VP, he provides Wealth Planning, Private Banking, Trust and Mergers & Acquisitions
Kevin graduated from SMU with a Bachelor of Arts in 1990. Upon graduation, I worked at BofA and Merrill Lynch. Later, I joined Wells Fargo Advisors. I have 24 years of comprehensive wealth management.
Gerald Hendrik CDFA®
Gerald Hendrik CDFA® Rockwall Wealth Advisors, Financial Advisor
Gerald Hendrik is a financial advisor helping families manage their wealth. He sits on the Board for The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Texas. Gerald specializes in many different areas of the industry including Investment management, Divorce, retirement planning, estate planning, and overall comprehensive financial planning.
Gerald graduated from the University of North Texas and holds his industry licenses. He is a Texas native and spends his time outside of work raising his daughter, twin boys, and mini schnauzer Emmitt, with his beautiful wife Melanie.
Andrea Ivins
Brookdale Summer Ridge Senior Living, Sales Manager
Sales leader, certified personal trainer, recovering perfectionist and endorphin enthusiast, Andrea is a vegan and proficient in healthy living and eating. Andrea’s love for all creatures under the sun (bugs, too) drives her in her advocacy for ethical eating, environmental sustainability, and cruelty-free living. When she’s not educating and facilitating move-ins for residents at Brookdale Senior Living, you can find her volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association and at the humane society, officiating weddings, reading about nutrition, belting out Broadway musical tunes, and eating an insane amount of peanut butter.
Eric McShannon
McShannon Insurance Plus, Owner
Father of two girls. Licensed local Medicare agent, helping senors understand their medicare options.
Jeremy Pence
Spidermen Services, Owner
Hello Citizens,
Spidermen Services is a full service pest control business located in Rockwall County Texas. We are licensed in structural pest control and termites. We are insured up to $1,000,000 for general liability. (Just In Case)
Termite Inspections, Termite Pre Construction and Termite Post Construction treatments are available.
We accept both residential and commercial service work.
Our passion is to protect citizens of Texas by keeping pest away from your homes and businesses by creating a PEST FREE Environment.
Jared Schweers
Key Element Media, President
I'm a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington with a degree in Communications Technology and have worked in the digital marketing world since 2004. In 2005 my wife and I moved to Rockwall and don't plan to ever leave. We have three children and enjoy the community that is Rockwall. I've worked with a wide range of businesses and in various industries of business. From the small mom-and-pop businesses to larger fortune 500 companies, the effort and the quality are the same.
I also have a fair amount of experience in the non-profit world and currently server on several non-profit boards. My wife and I have been on several international mission trips, mostly to Africa and plan to continue as time and kids allow.
Kristina Westbrook
b1BANK, Banking Center Manager
I have been in banking in Rockwall since 2002 where I was at another financial institution for 18 years. I am currently the Banking Center Manager at b1BANK in Heath. I have enjoyed helping this community with its banking needs on both a personal and business level. I love the community feel this town has maintain while rapidly growing.
I have lived here since 2001. I am the proud mother of a Senior and a Freshman at Rockwall Heath High School. Most of my time outside of work is spent between wrestling and volleyball tournaments. I am a cruise-aholic and try to do a few of them each year.
Lee Wickland
Wicklands Candies & Confections
My love for chocolates all started when I was a young girl. My aunt would take me to a local family owned chocolate shop for the holidays. This was such a special treat for me. Sometimes we would have to wait in line for an hour just to get some of these specialty chocolates. It was so special to see and such a memorable moment in my life. I knew that when I got older this is what I wanted to do.
As years passed I was an art student but never forgot my passion for the love of chocolate making. So how was I going to incorporate the two? I left it in God’s hands. Now thirty years and three kids later and never giving up on my dream, Wickland’s Candies was created. I hope everyone that tries my chocolates tastes the love and time that goes into each handcrafted piece.
Lupe Gonzales
Gonzales Life & Health Solutions, Owner/Independent Agent
U. S. Marine Corps, Ret., Lupe is married to Diane Treviño Gonzales, also of Brownsville, Texas. They have 4 grown children, active members of Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church, and reside in Rockwall, Texas. Hobbies include most outdoor activities, travel, and music.
Life Member, Marine Corps League; American Legion, Terry Fisher Post 117; Board of Directors, Rowlett Chamber of Commerce; Rockwall Chamber of Commerce; Advisory Committee at the Veteran’s Resource & Outreach Center; Board of Directors, Life Message Pantry, Rowlett, Texas; Board of Directors, Rockwall County Crimestoppers Program; K of C, Council 9337.
Andrea Carr
Andrea Elizabeth Photography + Social, Owner
Andrea Carr is the founder and owner of Andrea Elizabeth Photography + Social, where she leverages over a decade of experience as a professional wedding photographer to now providing custom portrait photography and social media management services. With a passion for helping businesses shine online, Andrea goes beyond traditional social media management by offering unique branding photography and content creation services. Born and raised in Dallas County, Andrea is a proud alum of Dallas Baptist University. She is a wife and a mother of two young children. In her spare time, Andrea enjoys traveling, true crime podcasts, fiction novels, and cannot resist a patio on a nice day. Andrea's blend of creativity, expertise, and professionalism allows her to bring a unique and personal touch to every project she undertakes.
Richard Adams
Southwest Kia of Rockwall, Commercial Fleet Manager
A leader by nature who has answered the call as an educator, as well as manager in the automotive field. I believe in collaboration, innovation, and passion for the process at hand.
Recognized as a collaborative school leader with a passion for partnering with administrators, colleagues, parents, and community stakeholders to achieve educational goals.
Respected for 18 years of teaching experience and providing a diverse student body with the knowledge, skills, and guidance needed to ensure their academic success.
Skilled in coaching and mentoring sales associates, finding creative approaches to generate enthusiasm and strong work ethic.
Valued for strong work ethic, exceptional communication and organizational skills, time management, and commitment to advocating for schools, dealerships, and the communities they serve.
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