2023 Ambassadors

APlus Payroll is a full-service payroll provider based in Missouri and Texas. Since 1997, we have been delighting our clients with Human Capital Management Solutions - including Payroll, Human Resource and Time and Attendance software  - for companies large and small.

Kevin helps to build, manage, preserve, and transition wealth for not only individuals, but businesses of all sizes. As a Wells Fargo Advisors VP, he provides Wealth Planning, Private Banking, Trust and Mergers & Acquisitions 

Kevin graduated from SMU with a Bachelor of Arts in 1990. Upon graduation, I worked at BofA and Merrill Lynch. Later, I joined Wells Fargo Advisors. I have 24 years of comprehensive wealth management.


 




 

The Traveling TORO is your full service travel agency providing personalized and bespoke experiences around the world. Whether by land, water or the skies, we've got the resources and partnerships to make it happen here in the states or internationally. We look forward to assisting you with the planning and design of your next trip or small group!

Gerald Hendrik is a financial advisor helping families manage their wealth.  He sits on the Board for The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Texas. Gerald specializes in many different areas of the industry including Investment management, Divorce, retirement planning, estate planning, and overall comprehensive financial planning. 

Gerald graduated from the University of North Texas and holds his industry licenses. He is a Texas native and spends his time outside of work raising his daughter, twin boys, and mini schnauzer Emmitt, with his beautiful wife Melanie. 

Kayne has more than 18 years of experience in banking. In early 2021, he relocated to Rockwall where he is able to continue doing what he loves with B1Bank as VP & Commercial Lender.
 
Over the years he has had the honor of serving on the board, including several president roles, of the LSU Shreveport Alumni Association, Literacy Volunteers of America at Centenary College, Rotary Club of Bossier City, Rotary District 6190, Twelve Oaks Homeowners Association, United Way of Northwest Louisiana, Rotary Club of Rockwall, Rockwall Economic Development Corporation, and the Stone Creek Estates Homeowners Association.
 
Kayne has also been active with both the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce.  Finally, Kayne is also a businessman with multiple real estate holdings and various small business interests.

Lonny is an experienced Chamber professional who is grateful to be a part of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce team. Originally from New York, Lonny has lived most of this adult life in the north Texas area. During the one hour a day that he is not working, he enjoys music, theatre, sports, and dining out. The most important thing in Lonny's life is his family.   

In 2022, Amanda Casper founded the Greater Rockwall Youth Symphony (GRYS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aims to connect kids with community through music. We perform for seniors, veterans, local nonprofits, community events and celebrations and have had over 100 students perform in 2-full orchestra concerts and over 50 chamber music performances throughout the community. GRYS offers masterclasses with special guest artists, side-by-side performances, piano and homeschool programs. We welcome students ages 6-18 of all skill-levels and instruments. Our inclusive program allows musical training to be accessible for all students who have a thirst to grow. Nearly 40% of our students receive scholarships and tuition waivers.

Master’s Degree in Archaeological Method  Executive management skills. Works on business development. Growing up and working in the hotel & hospitality industry gave an early background in management and customer relations. Professional background includes hotel ownership, Local newspaper Assistant Editor,  I.T Project and network manager, college lecturer.  Regional Director overseeing program services for adults with IDD, Business Manager for 200 plus owner owned apartment complex,
Board member for CASA for Hunt County, President for Altrusa International of Lake Cities, officer in Eastern Star, Board Member for East Texas Hunter Jumper Club and chair of the 2022 - 2023 Hunt County Days Technology Committee. Ambassador for Rockwall Chamber of Commerce,

Sheila Hair, President and co-owner of My Computer Guy, graduated from Texas Christian University in 1994, with degrees in Communication and Marketing. Bill and Sheila have been married since July 9,1994, and have a daughter, Grace who attends Dallas College Eastfield Campus. She has one dog and one cat and enjoys walking, running, reading and riding horses.  We moved to Rockwall in August 1999 and have been active member of LakePointe church and other local organizations since moving to the area.

Father of two girls. Licensed local Medicare agent, helping senors understand their medicare options.

Rachel Searson is the owner and inspector of HouseMaster Home Inspections. She draws on her years of experience in quality control developing quality systems and inspections for manufactured items ranging from replacement parts for submarines to parts for SpaceX rockets. Rachel and her husband have been married for over 32 years and they have two children, Tad (25) and Reagan (19). Rachel is currently a PhD candidate at Capella University researching how to successfully lead a multigenerational workforce. Rachel was born in Houston but has lived all over Texas, Mississippi, Santiago Chile, and Madrid Spain before settling in the DFW metroplex. She currently lives in Nevada, TX, where she opened her business in 2022. 

Our mission is to ensure all Rockwall County children who have been abused or neglected, and require the intervention or engagement of Child Protective Services, are supported, by providing for their immediate, on-going, and essential physical and emotional needs.

My name is Janette Wold and I am a Life Mastery Consultant and Transformational Coach. My ultimate purpose is to walk with you on your sacred journey of defining and building the life that you would love living. I believe we are all bigger than our situations or circumstances surrounding us. I am here to help you wake up everyday with a life of abundance, love, freedom, and confidence. I would be truly honored to help you build confidence, clarity, hope, and to keep you soul centered.