Shirley A. Baustian

Shirley A. Baustian is an Author and has published three children’s books. Her children’s book series “Good Friends,” which features a moose and his mouse friend, was spawned from a misunderstanding of language. This is a delightful story of two very good friends. One of the friends is very, very large and one is very, very small. The two of them work together to overcome difficulties that come from being uniquely different from one another. Together, these good friends make their friendship better. The series also include ‘More Good Friends’ and ‘Good Friends Make Good Families’. She has 2 awards for two different articles in Fan Story Online Writing Place. In her free time, she host’s a writing group in her home. 

Jimmy O’Neal

Jimmy O’Neal is a Maintenance Engineer and Facility Operating Engineer at Native Energy & Technology, Inc. He specializes in HVAC Equipment, checks boilers, take pressure reading, chillers cooling towers, commercial generators and associated components and makes sure equipment is in tip top shape. He has earned a City Manager Award, from Austin, Texas. Jimmy is a member of the American Society Power Engineers Inc., and The Union. In his free time, he enjoys camping, fishing, playing golf, football, and the outdoors.

Robert A. Mowery

Robert A. Mowery earned a B.S., Industrial Management from Western Michigan University in 1965. Robert started at The Firestone Tire and Rubber Co Decatur Ill., location in the Plant Manager’s office, as the first plant manager trainee.

After returning from Vietnam, was transferred to Corp Headquarter in Akron, OH In 1971, he worked in an engineering section before moving to Human Resources and Personnel due to an expansion program in Corp Headquarters. In Corp Personnel, he was responsible for 3000 plus employees based on their needs. He specialized in policy review, department budgeting for salary reviews, hiring, employee consulting/disciplinary action and EEO requirements for corp. Robert is a decorated veteran and received the Purple Heart in 1967.

In 1985, The Firestone Tire and Rubber Co, was sold to Bridgestone Tire. Robert retired in 1986 after 25 years of service. This year he decided to become a volunteer. After becoming a Stephen’s Minister with Summa Hospital and worked within their system since 1986 and other care units. As a bilateral amputee due to his injuries, he soon learned that he could help others adjust to their life needs through his life experiences. Robert has worked for the VA in Cleveland, OH as a Certified Peer Advisor. He now works for the National Amputee Coalition as a Certified Peer Advisor within the Northeast Ohio area.

He owns 3 classic cars. One placed 2nd at Hot Rods Super National show, Summit Racing for an original, number matching 1971 Plymouth Barracuda Cuda. In his free time, he enjoys working on classic cars, fishing and hunts for wild pigs in Texas.

David Bilow

David Bilow has been educate in Canada. He is with Texas Legendary Trucking LLC. David has been in the transportation and logistics industry for 25+ years. He is originally from Canada and became a US Citizen in March of 2021. He is a transportation logistics professional. His mission is to improve the quality of life of truckers. David likes to travel to Mexico when he has free time.

Raja Z. Iqbal

Raja Z. Iqbal received a BSC in Physics and Math from Peshawar University in Pakistan. He is owner of Glitz & Glam/ We Fix Phones. Raja has a Jewelry and Cell phone business. Besides numerous other recognition’s from various organizations, he has received a Certificate of Appreciation from Odessa College. He Is an Active member of the community and Participate in community activities.