Joey Grisham needs your help! Bonham's new Executive Director of Economic Development knows that his job is a team effort - a community-wide initiative. He's willing and ready to do all the hard work and the heavy lifting, but on this episode of Bonham Now, he reminds the listeners that he can't do it alone. "Everyone plays a role in economic development," he explained during our conversation. Also on this podcast, he shares his excitement for Bonham's future, his vision for BEDCO and what he already loves about this community. #bonhamnow

Links:

Bonham EDC: Website

Bonham Now: Website

City of Bonham: Website

Bonham Tourism: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Kelly Trompler has a t-shirt in her wardrobe that says: "Once a Warrior ... Always a Warrior." She wears that shirt with pride, because this former superintendent of schools bleeds purple. Kelly Trompler grew up in Bonham. She graduated from Bonham High School. And she recently retired from 30 years of serving in Bonham ISD. Needless to say, Kelly Trompler loves Bonham, Texas. On this episode of Bonham Now, we hear her story ... we hear about her heart for this community ... and we hear about the post-retirement chapter of her life. #bonhamnow

Links:

Bonham ISD: Website

Bonham Now: Website

City of Bonham: Website

Bonham Tourism: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Bonham, Texas, rolled out the red carpet when Kelly and Jason Royse were looking for a place to move their business. They were looking for the ideal place, centrally located in the United States. During the search process, this engaging couple - which has a movie-worthy love story, found their way "home." Spoiler Alert: Now that Renlita Custom Opening Solutions operates from Bonham, that red-carpet treatment has turned into a win-win-win situation for everyone, especially the Royse Family. #bonhamnow

Links:

Renlita Custom Opening Solutions: Website

Bonham Now: Website

City of Bonham: Website

Bonham Tourism: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Sandy Barber has a heart for giving back. She has been in non-profit leadership for a long time, and now she's using her passion and expertise to pour into the Creative Arts Center in Bonham. Before taking the job as the center's director, Sandy already had a heart for the organization's mission. Now, she gets to embrace it with both arms. Sandy is making a difference in people's lives - through the amazing power of art. #bonhamnow

Links:

Bonham Creative Arts Center: Website

Bonham Now: Website

City of Bonham: Website

Bonham Tourism: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This is a story of faith, friendship, family and fate. On this episode of Bonham Now, we'll share the story of Jarrett Munger and Kyle Sanderson, owners of Muddbones. If you live in Fannin County, there is a great chance you've eaten a delicious Muddbones burger. But there is also a great chance you don't know the story behind this iconic burger joint. Again ... it's story of faith, friendship, family and faith. This is a must-listen episode of Bonham Now. #bonhamnow

Links:

Muddbones: Facebook

Muddbones: Website

Texas Bucket List: Website

Bonham Now: Website

City of Bonham: Website

Bonham Tourism: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

H Compton is in the middle of his second term as Mayor of Bonham. It's been a long journey since being appointed to City Council 10 years ago. Now, he has big plans for Bonham and he's leading this community with a grateful heart. On this episode of Bonham Now, we get the chance to hear Mayor Compton's story and discover his vision for Bonham. #bonhamnow

Links:

Jennifer Reeves Podcast: Listen Now

Sean Pate Podcast: Listen Now

Bonham Now: Website

City of Bonham: Website

Bonham Tourism: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Sam Lumpkins followed a rekindled college romance to Bonham, Texas. That was 24 years ago. Now, Sam is the Executive Director for the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce and she has evloved into one of the premier advocates for this community. Her story is full of twists and turns, but Sam Lumpkins is exactly where she is suppose to be. #bonhamnow

Links:

Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce: Website

Bonham Now: Website

City of Bonham: Website

Bonham Tourism: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

John Burnett wants to pay Bonham back! This longtime Fannin County resident will be quick to tell you that Bonham, Texas, has blessed his family in so many ways. After he moved into the "retirement" years of his life, he turned up the knob on giving back to his hometown. Whether he's serving on city council or leading the charge for the local Kiwanis Club, John Burnett's love for Bonham shines through.  #bonhamnow

Links:

Kiwanis Club of Bonham: Facebook

Bonham Now: Website

City of Bonham: Website

Bonham Tourism: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Jennifer Reeves - the Library Director for Bonham Public Library - is living her dream. This life-long reader has been given the reigns of her ideal job. On this episode of Bonham Now, we hear how Jennifer Reeves landed this position, the challenges surrounding her role at the library and her BIG ideas for Bonham Public Library. The tagline for the library is "enriching lives." Jennifer Reeves definitely does that every day with her infectious spirit and high energy! #bonhamnow

Links:


Bonham Library: Website

Bonham Now: Website

City of Bonham: Website

Bonham Tourism: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Sarah Osburn is the Director of Administrative Services for the City of Bonham. Don't let her obscure title (or the fact her main job responsibility is finance) keep you from listening, because it's her heart for Bonham that shines through during our conversation. Sure, we discuss her job and her journey to this community, but her affection for Bonham is the big takeaway from this episode of Bonham Now. Spoiler Alert: Sarah Osburn LOVES this community! #bonhamnow

Links:

Bonham Now: Website

City of Bonham: Website

Bonham Tourism: Website

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com