Events

Mission Statement of the Organization

Rooted in unwavering faith, our mission is to engage in the relentless pursuit of empowering the veteran community by creating a transformative impact that changes the trajectory of their lives.

Vision Statement of the Organization

Creating a world where veterans find hope by empowering them to embrace L.I.F.E.

Elected to represent House District 89 in 2018, Representative Candy Noble is in her third term in the Texas House of Representatives. Representative Noble serves on the House Committee on Human Services, the Ways & Means Committee, and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Community Based Care Transition.

Candy also serves as the President of the Board of the Texas Conservative Coalition.

In 2019, Representative Noble was named an “Emerging Leader” by GOPAC. She was one of only 30 Republican state legislators from across the nation to earn this distinction that year.

A strong proponent of education, Representative Noble has a degree in Education from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene and serves on their Board of Trustees.

Representative Noble has lived in Collin County for twenty-nine years and serves the residents of Texas House District 89. This fast-growing area includes some or all of Allen, Copeville, Fairview, Josephine, Lavon, Lowry Crossing, Lucas, Murphy, Nevada, Parker, Plano, Princeton, Royse City, St Paul, and Wylie.

Candy has been married to Robert for 39 years and they live in Lucas. They have 3 daughters, three sons-in-law, and nine grandchildren. Candy and Robert are active members of Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano.

Raymond D. Kemp, Sr. is a highly experienced Senior Executive in Leadership and Human Resources.  He is an accomplished, results-oriented, forward-thinking organizational consultant with over 10 years of experience at the highest levels of the US Navy improving organizational strategies, increasing operational excellence, and boosting the performance of teams and employees in a variety of organizations.

As the Fleet Master Chief of Europe and Africa, he directed and influenced over 56,000 service members, civilians, contractors and family members across the European and African continents. By request, he visited Ghana, Sweden, Romania and Finland’s Military Headquarters and consulted with thought leaders on retention, professionalizing the force, and leadership development at their Academies. He was invited by the Defense Credit Union Counsel to address the European Conference in Lisbon (2019), and attended the annual 3/4 Star Admiral conference in Washington, DC, as well as, the Naval Flag Officer and Senior Executive symposium as a speaker and panel member.

He represented the US Navy at the NATO International Senior Enlisted Seminar, which included briefing over 200 military leaders from African and European nations on leadership development and the value of cooperative agreements. 

Fleet Master Chief (Ret) Kemp is widely recognized for his exceptional leadership skills and has received honors by the Office of the President of the United States. He is a sought-after keynote presenter and speaker, often called upon to share his insights on rallying teams, bringing tactical clarity, and aligning people around goals.

Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd

Jon Boyd became Allen's Fire Chief in August 2018. He served as the department's Assistant Chief of Operations since 2012 and brings extensive education and experience of the department into his role.

Chief Boyd has more than 20 years of experience in fire operations and holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from The University of Texas at Dallas.

Deborah J. Schmidt, attorney at Farrow-Gillespie Heath Wilmoth LLP, practices in probate, guardianship, and elder law, including administrations and litigation for probate, guardianship, and trusts. Deborah is certified by the Texas State Bar to serve as an attorney ad litem and guardian ad litem for probate and guardianships. With trial experience in civil, family, and probate law, she works tirelessly to protect and serve families in Collin, Dallas, Hunt, Kaufman, and Tarrant, as well as surrounding counties.

A decorated US Army Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot, Elizabeth McCormick flew:
• Air assault
• Command and control
• Stabilizing Body Operations extractions
• Top-secret intelligence missions
• Transported upper echelon-level government VIP's

     Elizabeth flew high profile missions for the US Army and presented mission briefings to Generals and upper-most-echelon governments officials (Generals, Governors, and even the Secretary of Defense) when lives were on the line. She knows what it means to perform under pressure. Now she brings this skill to your event to up-level your attendee's performance with impactful action items.

     Elizabeth was trained in the US Army's Safety School to contribute to her unit's preparedness, readiness and improve their safety records. In addition to the Army Aviator badge, her many military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal. In 2011, Elizabeth received the US Congressional Veteran Commendation for her service to her country and community as a disabled veteran.

Chief Dye’s policing philosophy emphasizes problem solving, focused on quality of life, through Community Policing, effective use of technology, and proactive enforcement programs. His track record of creating initiatives that focus on all aspects of the community—from youth to seniors—has proven to build trust with  the community. Chief Dye will also be a physical fixture in the community outside of the office as he enjoys speaking to local civic organizations, getting to know residents, and working alongside his officers.

Bob May, an author, speaker and baseball historian. Live in Rockwall Texas. For the last five years given talks in six states Honoring Black Ball (Negro League Baseball). Two books, The Best Season-The First Ninety games and The Best Season-The Challenging Finish honors the great players of the Negro Leagues in a very unique way. Using baseball game simulation, twenty-one stars of the Negro Leagues (nineteen in the National Baseball Hall of Fame) play a full season of baseball against 375 great Major League ballplayers from 1881 – 1987 (200+ in HOF).

Baseball talk will focus on seventeen Hall of Fame baseball players born in Texas. Who are they? When were they born? Where? Who did they play for? When did they play? What made them so special? Twelve of these players are in my two books. Who are they? Please contact me so we can have some fun talkin’ baseball! I am looking for open dates from October 2019 through May 2020. Bob “The Baseball Man” May 214-734-0272

Naomi’s Village is a Kenyan children’s home, preschool, and K-12 academy serving children in the Great Rift Valley. We provide holistic, intentional, and loving care for Kenyan children in need. Our mission is to provide all that is necessary, for every child we serve, at every age, so they will grow up to be world-changers. We are striving to end Kenya’s generational poverty crisis and systemic corruption by equipping its children for compassionate and courageous leadership.

Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner is a 32-year law-enforcement veteran, trial attorney, and former prosecutor. He took office on January 1, 2017, and oversees 550 personnel, who deliver services to over 1.1MM citizens across 880 square miles in the northeast quadrant of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.