The Big Deal with Glen Farris

Christopher Lee is the Director of Government Affairs at the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. Christopher and I go way way way back. He was but a student at UNT when we met while working on an ill-fated city council campaign. Excellent times. In this conversation, we talk about all things politics and government affairs. We talk a ton about redistricting, working in the Texas statehouse, we talk about working with a city’s chamber of commerce, and all the challenges that come with that. If you enjoy politics at the local county and state level, you will love this episode. I’m really excited to share this one.

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The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 101: Christopher Lee - Director of Government Affairs, Frisco Chamber of Commerce Christopher Lee is the Director of Government Affairs at the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. Christopher and I go way way way back. He was but a student at UNT when we met while working on an ill-fated city council campaign. Excellent times. In this conversation, we talk about all things politics and go...

On my run this morning, I reflected on the one hundred podcast episodes of The Big Deal with Glen Farris and wanted to post three things I've learned from the experience. So here it is, the condensed list of what I've learned from having in-depth conversations with a bunch of awesome people.

1. Be humble. The less you know about something, the more you think you know about something. The Dunning-Kruger effect is real. There are very few actual experts in the world. The difference between an expert and someone who has "done the research" on the internet might as well be the distance from Earth to the heliopause. There is an incredible difference between knowledge and wisdom. Knowledge is at everyone's fingertips. Wisdom is rare.

2. Be patient. Everyone has to start somewhere. Play the long game. Be as patient with others as you would want them to be with you. Don't ever, ever under any circumstance, give up. Put your head down, put in the time, and do the work.

3. Be quiet. The person you're talking to knows something you don't. They have some kernel of wisdom that if you would listen for it, you could hear it, and it could be beneficial to you and the people who depend on you. Also, don't argue on social media. It's not real, and no one wins.

Gary Henderson is the CEO and President of United Way Denton County and began his term as the Denton Chamber of Commerce board chair on October 1, 2021. Erin Carter is the Denton Chamber of Commerce President. Both guests are repeat guests for this extraordinary 100th episode of The Big Deal with Glen Farris.

The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 100: Gary Henderson, President, United Way Denton County / Denton Chamber of Co Gary Henderson is the CEO and President of United Way Denton County and began his term as the Denton Chamber of Commerce board chair on October 1, 2021. Erin Carter is the Denton Chamber of Commerce President. Both guests are repeat guests for this extraordinary 100th episode of The Big Deal with Gl...

Jeff Reecer, FACHE, serves as president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, a position he assumed in January 2016 after leaving the facility in 2012 to become president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen. Prior to that, he spent 11 years as vice president of operations at Texas Health Denton.

While at Texas Health Allen, Reecer worked to strategically reposition the hospital, with the addition of key physicians, expansion of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and creation of a women’s behavioral health unit. The result was growth for several key service lines and increased volumes. Among his most proud accomplishments, physician and employee engagement scores rose dramatically during his tenure, with both reaching the 99th percentile.
A native of Lockney, Texas, Reecer holds a bachelor of science as well as a master of business administration from Texas Tech University.
He lives in Denton with his wife, Dena. Reecer enjoys spending time with his two adult children, son Aaron, and daughter Chloe. The Reecer family is actively involved in their church and community and enjoys traveling. An avid runner and cyclist, you can also find him leading Texas Health’s Be Healthy exercise teams.
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The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 99: Jeff Reecer - President, Texas Health Presbyterian Jeff Reecer, FACHE, serves as president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, a position he assumed in January 2016 after leaving the facility in 2012 to become president of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen. Before that, he spent 11 years as vice president of operations at Texas Heal...

Lillia Whittington is the creator of The D. Diaries Blog, Denton’s number one influencer space. Lillia has lived in Denton her whole life and has been creating content in and around Denton for 4 years.

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The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 98: Lillia Whittington - The D. Diaries Lillia Whittington is the creator of The D. Diaries, Denton’s number one influencer space. Lillia has lived in Denton her whole life and has been creating content in and around Denton for 4 years.

The City of Denton’s Comprehensive Plan is an official planning policy document designed to guide the city’s future growth. Denton Plan 2040 is an update to Denton Plan 2030. Community input is critical to the decision making process for future development and growth of the City of Denton so make sure you show up to the open house Thursday, September 16th from 6 pm - 8 pm to the Development Services building at 401 N Elm St. Tina Fergins and Sean Jacobson chat with me about what the Denton Plan 2040 is and why it’s important that the whole community gives input on it.

The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 97: Tina Fergins & Sean Jacobson - City of Denton Development Services Departme The City of Denton’s Comprehensive Plan is an official planning policy document designed to guide the city’s future growth. Denton Plan 2040 is an update to Denton Plan 2030. Community input is critical to the decision making process for future development and growth of the City of Denton so mak...

Erin Carter is a chamber veteran who has served as the Metrocrest Chamber President since 2016. Prior to leading the Metrocrest Chamber, she served the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce as both its Events & Communications Director and its Vice President of Program Development. Carter currently serves as Chair of the Winter Institute Board of Regents for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Trustee of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Board Member of the North Texas Commission, Secretary of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Rotary Club, Board Member of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Educational Foundation and Board Member of the Lewisville ISD Education Foundation.

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The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 96: Erin Carter - Denton Chamber of Commerce President Erin Carter is a chamber veteran who has served as the Metrocrest Chamber President since 2016. Prior to leading the Metrocrest Chamber, she served the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce as both its Events & Communications Director and its Vice President of Program Development. Carter currently...

In 1968, having graduated from high school, Mr. Shoffit received his introduction into the martial arts. It was during this nostalgic period of the late 60s and early 70s that he developed his intense personal interest in the cultural, historical, and philosophical aspects of the martial arts. Since receiving his black belt in 1972, Mr. Shoffit has gone on to expand his study in both eclectic and traditional martial arts. In 1974, Mr. Shoffit graduated from North Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology which was offered through the Education Department. While attending graduate school in 1976, he decided to make a professional career in martial arts by opening a studio on a full-time basis. In 1986, Mr. Shoffit completed construction on his spacious, custom-built facility that is now the base of his operation. Over the years, Mr. Shoffit has had the opportunity to train extensively with numerous masters and grandmasters. Collectively, this wide range of study has helped him develop the philosophy that a balanced system should be complete but not finished.
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The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 95: Richard Shoffit - Denton Academy of Martial Arts In 1968, having graduated from high school, Mr. Shoffit received his introduction into the martial arts. It was during this nostalgic period of the late 60s and early 70s that he developed his intense personal interest in the cultural, historical, and philosophical aspects of martial arts. Since rec...

The Go-Zone proposal from DCTA, Datacenter disinformation, city council predictions, and more are discussed in this week's episode.

Jesse Davis was elected to District 3 in May 2019 and is serving his second term. Prior to his election, Davis served as the inaugural chair of the City's Board of Ethics and as an officer of the Denton County Historical Commission. Davis is a lifelong Denton resident and a proud alum of Denton High School. He earned a B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of North Texas, where he served as Student Body President.

After graduating from UNT, Davis served under U.S. Senator Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison in her Washington, D.C., office as a senior staff assistant and Assistant Press Secretary. Davis earned his J.D. from Baylor School of Law, and for the past eight years has been an Assistant District Attorney for Denton County. Davis, his wife Diana, and their three children are active volunteers in their church and engaged members of the Denton community. Davis is the outgoing President of the Denton Evening Rotary Club, chair of the North Texas Children’s Choir board, and a Boy Scouts of America volunteer.

The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 94: Jesse Davis - City of Denton Council Member & Assistant District Attorney for Denton County Jesse Davis was elected to District 3 in May 2019 and is serving his first term. Prior to his election, Davis served as the inaugural chair of the City's Board of Ethics and as an officer of the Denton County Historical Commission. Davis is a lifelong Denton resident and a proud alum of Denton High....

Brian Burrows is a sport shooter for Team USA and the owner of Ironwood Axe Throwing, located in downtown Denton, Texas.

The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 93- Brian Burrows - Ironwood Axe Throwing Team USA Brian Burrows is a sport shooter for Team USA and the owner of Ironwood Axe Throwing located in downtown Denton, Texas.

Erik began his Employee Benefits career in 2008 at a leading insurance carrier as a Group Sales Representative. Working directly with underwriters and insurance product specialists allowed him unique insight into the group benefits industry. Shortly after the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), going against the grain, Erik decided to enter the Broker role of the industry. He recognized that small to mid-size employers were going to need expert guidance navigating the new legislation surrounding the Affordable Care Act.

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The Big Deal With Glen Farris : 91- Kevin Hodge - Commercial Loan Officer at PlainsCapital Bank

The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 91- Kevin Hodge - Commercial Loan Officer at PlainsCapital Bank Kevin Hodge is a commercial loan officer at PlainsCapital Bank and fellow Rotarian at Denton Evening Rotary.

Felicia Smith is a registered nurse with 15-years of experience in Critical Care, Emergency Nursing, and Flight Nursing. Felicia is a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing.

The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 90: Felicia Smith - Medical City Denton, Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator

Gary Henderson is the CEO and President of United Way of Denton County. In this conversation, we talk about all the ways United Way of Denton County has stepped up and served the vital needs of the community during a challenging year.

The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 89: Gary Henderson - President & CEO, United Way Denton County Gary Henderson is the CEO and President of United Way Denton of County. In this conversation, we talk about all the ways United Way of Denton County has stepped up and served the vital needs of the community during a challenging year.

Kristen Pulido and Rhonda Tovar are the venue directors for Sunago Bell, Denton's newest wedding and event space located on the beautiful top floor of the Wells Fargo Building downtown. They were set to complete construction and open during the shutdown, so we get into that; we talk about the concept for the design, what it was like to start booking events during a pandemic.

The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 88: Kristen Pulido & Rhonda Tovar - Venue Directors, Sunago Bell Kristen Pulido and Rhonda Tovar are the venue directors for Sunago Bell, Denton's newest wedding and event space located on the beautiful top floor of the Wells Fargo Building downtown. They were set to complete construction and open during the shutdown, so we get into that; we talk about the concep...

Tony Puente is the City of Denton, TX - City Hall Executive Manager of Utilities. In this episode, we cover how and why ERCOT works the way it does, how Denton Municipal Electric put together the plan to shed load, how the DEC's natural gas supply was lost, how the water supply lost pressure causing a boil notice. We also talk about leadership and some of the books that have inspired Tony along the way.
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The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 87: Tony Puente - City of Denton Executive Manager of Utilities Tony Puente is the City of Denton Executive Manager of Utilities. In this episode, we cover how and why ERCOT works the way it does, how DME put together the plan to shed load, how the DEC's natural gas supply was lost, how the water supply lost pressure causing a boil notice. We also talk about lea...

Returning guest and Shark Tank deal closer, Aaron Powell of Bunch Bikes - Family Cargo Bikes on the pod today. He is a life-long bike enthusiast and started his company after falling in love with Scandinavian bicycle culture on a family trip to Malmö, Sweden, in 2016. In this episode, Aaron chats about his experience getting into the tank and closing a deal with a Shark.

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The Big Deal With Glen Farris: 86: Aaron Powell - Bunch Bikes, as seen on SHARK TANK! Returning guest and Shark Tank deal closer, Aaron Powell of Bunch Bikes is on the pod today. He is a life-long bike enthusiast and started his company after falling in love with Scandinavian bicycle culture on a family trip to Malmö, Sweden, in 2016. In this episode, Aaron chats about his experienc...

Daniel Markham is a Texas songwriter and musician with a new full-length solo album, Night Light, recorded in Turkey, Texas, with Charlie Stout over the two coldest days of the pandemic summer. In this episode, we discuss being an artist during the shutdown, Texas History, and Daniel sings a couple of tunes off the new record.

85 - Daniel Markham - Songwriter/Musician Daniel Markham is a Texas songwriter and musician with a new full-length solo album, Night Light, recorded in Turkey, Texas, with Charlie Stout over the two coldest days of the pandemic summer. In this episode, we discuss being an artist during the shutdown, Texas History, and Daniel sings a couple....