Leadership is Listening

Dr. Gary McCaleb is the Vice President of Abilene Christian University, Executive Director of Center for Building Communities, and professor of management at ACU.  He has authored and produced two books, "Community: The 'Other' Side of Self" and "The Gift of Community: Reflections on the Way We Live and Work Together."

He served as Mayor of Abilene, TX for 9 years and speaks nationally and internationally on city issues and particularly the importance of building  community.

See more about Dr. McCaleb at ACU's Website.

Mark Spurlock is a 37-year-old Xerox legend. He owned and operated Innovative Business Systems, Xerox Authorized Platinum Sales Agency for 21 years.  He led a team of 9-10 with passion, integrity, honesty, and authenticity.  He is a family man and was married before the passing of his wife in 2013.  He has two children and two grandchildren.

Katie Alford is the President & CEO of Community Foundation of Abilene.  She oversees the foundation's $100 million in assets.  She graduated from Abilene Christian University and is now on four different boards-Hendrick Home for Children, Abilene Industrial Foundation, ContinueCare Hospital, and First Financial Bank of Abilene.

Seaton Higginbotham has been a part of Arrow for since 1974.  A family owned business since its birth, Arrow remains one of the most reputable Ford dealerships in the nation.  Seaton is currently President and General Manager.  He graduated from Texas Tech University.  He has chaired numerous boards and currently is Chairman of the Workforce Development.