Joy Young

Joy Young is a good friend of mine from the South Carolina Arts Commission. She came to the Commission a couple of years ago after working with the South Carolina Association of Non-Profit Organziations. If you want to get you non-profit running or on track, Joy is your go to person.

Susan DuPlessis

Susan DuPlessis is an Arts Coordinator with the South Carolina Arts Commission. She was one of my colleagues during my work there and she does and excellent job.

Ken May

Ken May is the Deputy Director of the South Carolina Arts Commission. I worked at the Commission from 1999 to the end of last year. It's a great place that does some amazing work with non-profit museums and arts organizations across the state of South Carolina.

Kristine Hartvigsen

Kristine Hartvigsen is Communications Manager with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. Among other things, the is the editor of the monthly magazine "South Carolina Business" where I write a column titled "Palmetto Salsa." She's one of the best editors I've ever encountered and a great individual.

Saddler Taylor

Saddler Taylor is the Curator for Folklife for McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina. He also serves in the South Carolina National Guard.

Bob Couch

Bob Couch is a member of the Business & Professional Toastmasters of San Antonio, TX. He is a professional speaker and a members of the National Speakers Association. Bob is serving as my mentor with Toastmasters (Club #: 2207, Dist #: 55, Est: 12/01/1956).

Marion Oettinger

Marion Oettinger is the Director of the San Antonio Museum of Art, which has an excellent collection of Latin American art.

Mel Mountjoy

Mel Mountjoy is a speaker and humorist from San Antonio, TX. His persona, the "Texas Old Timer," is enjoyed by many visitors to San Antonio.

Ruth Medellin

Ruth Medellin is the former Executive Director of the Alameda National Center for Latino Arts and Culture in San Antonio, TX. Be sure and visit when in San Antonio.

Richard Kurin

Richard Kurin is the Director of the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage at the Smithsonian Institution. He is the author of the recently published book titled, "Hope Diamond: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem."

Pat Jasper

Pat Jasper is the founder and director of the International Accordion Festival in San Antonio, Texas. He we stand in front of The Alamo in downtown San Antonio.

Ronnie Bernal

Ronnie Bernal is General Manager of Red McCombs Toyota in San Antonio, Texas. He is a member of Team Preguntale al Gringo where he serves as an expert on auto sales and financing.