THNX: A Feelgood Podcast

Gary Mustiful founded Fastbreak USA in 2001. After moving around a lot growing up, he went to high school in San Antonio, Texas, graduated from Texas State University, and earned a Master's degree in Management. He worked in sales for 15 years before becoming a Court Coordinator in Harris County, Texas. His non-profit organization, Fastbreak USA, is in its 20th year of helping basketball players develop skills through tournaments, as well as focusing on academics, community service, and reaching their full potential both as players and young adults. Gary, his wife Charlotte, and their 3 children live in The Woodlands, Texas.

Little Jewford became known for playing piano with Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys, a band that formed in 1973 and played thousands of shows in many iconic venues worldwide. Jewford appears on 12 records with Kinky Friedman. Having released 2 solo recordings, Little Jewford is also a celebrated solo artist, drawing heavily from the Great American Songbook. His shows are a combination of musical brilliance and cutting edge humor. He has shared the stage with Willie Nelson, Levon Helm, Billy Joe Shaver, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Leon Russell. Little Jewford currently resides in Texas.

Judge Raul Rodriguez is a dual citizen, as he was born in Mexico and moved to the US at age 2. He earned a business degree from the University of Houston and worked in the corporate world before earning his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 1992. After dedicating his practice to criminal law for over 26 years, he was appointed Associate Judge for 13 years. He then decided to run for a position and was elected to Harris County Court At Law 13 in 2018. In addition to his multiple board memberships, co-chair titles, and committee and sub-committee memberships, he presides over SOBER (Saving Ourselves By Education & Recovery) Court. Raul and his wife Patricia live in Houston, Texas.

Alisa White, Ph.D. is a Texas native who's lived in 9 states. She is currently the President of Sam Houston State University as well as a teaching professor. Following her MSLS and Bachelor's degree in Business, she earned her Ph.D. in Mass Communications. She has been in higher education for over 30 years, including holding faculty and leadership positions in Texas, Tennessee, Alaska, and Georgia. Dr. White and her husband live in Huntsville, Texas and have 3 children and 5 grandchildren (as of now!).

THNX: A Feelgood Podcast will be taking a short break due to a devastating loss in the family. JoAnn Vogrin was not only one of the first friends of the pod, she was a funny, compassionate soul who made a positive impact in the lives of every person who was lucky enough to know her. While we go dark, please consider doing something nice for someone else, donating to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association, or listening to a past episode to spread kindness.

Commissioner Jack Cagle attended Rice University and graduated with a triple major in 1983. Three years later, he graduated Baylor School of Law. He practiced law, serves as a County Court at Law Judge, and began serving as Commissioner for Precinct 4 in 2011. As Commissioner, he represents 1.3 million residents, manages a staff of 445, and has a budget exceeding $290 million. Jack and his wife of over 40 years have three children and live in Houston, Texas.

Kim Brown, born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, earned a BBA from Baylor. After graduating from South Texas College of Law in 1994, she practiced plaintiff's personal injury law. She and her husband Jay met at Baylor and went on to have three daughters. When they realized opportunities post-high school were limited for their child with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), Kim started Belong Kitchen, a non-profit organization that employs young adults with IDD to prepare and sell grab and go family sized meals, as well as gives them a chance to make their own money, socialize outside of the home, and work in a supportive environment. Kim, Jay, and their children live in Houston, Texas.

Dwight Love was born and raised in DeWitt, Arkansas and earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Arkansas State University. After working for Touché Ross as a CPA for almost 4 years, he decided to continue his education at Harvard Business School. He spent the next 35 years working for Ford Motor Company, and even got to travel to places like Mexico and Brazil. Dwight is presently enjoying retirement in Florida.

Chris Tritico, a native Houstonian, has dedicated his life to defending the accused. After graduating from Sam Houston State University with a degree in Political Science, he went to law school at South Texas College of Law. He's been a lawyer about 40 years, has represented many high profile clients, and is a frequent legal commentator. Chris and his wife Debbie live in Houston, Texas.

Teresa Sharp, a native Houstonian, is an assistant principal in Pasadena, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Houston in 1990. She went on to work in the corporate world for a few years before going back to the University of Houston for a Master of Science in Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship. She taught 5th grade for 5 years, was a peer facilitator for 5 years, and has been an assistant principal for just over 13 years. Teresa has one daughter and lives in Houston, Texas with her husband.