David grew up in Conroe and then married far above himself.  He and Lori were blessed with an amazing son who is in college and a dauntless daughter who attends LHS.  If you can think of a job, David has done it.  Examples include international development, petroleum engineering, dental assisting, public health, business development, and service as a Local Pastor in the UMC.

David served as a Page in the U.S. House of Representatives.  He used his passport and credit cards to travel to 27 countries.  He is a 30-year volunteer for The Committee for Rehabilitation Aid to Afghanistan.

Sheryl has held two primary roles throughout her career: first as a Registered Dietitian and then as an educator. Following experience in various food service sectors, she transitioned to teaching, impacting students in Denton, Texas, Manhattan, Kansas, Boone, North Carolina, and Nacogdoches, Texas.

Passionate about both education and food, Sheryl affectionately embraces the role of “Cookie Monster” for her loved ones and those in need. Upon retirement, she pursued and achieved certification as a Lay Minister, aiming to share her foodservice and food safety expertise with interested churches. This is still a goal.  As a Certified Lay Minister, Sheryl served at Danville UMC in Kilgore and now assists at CUMC.

Joanna began her career as a church musician (piano/organ) at the age of 12 for her home church in Warren, Ark.  She has served congregations in the Seattle area, Washington D.C., Kalamazoo, Mich., and Charleston, S.C., as the family moved according to the needs of the U.S. Navy.  The McAtees now call Longview, Texas home.

Joanna’s husband Jeff is a retired U.S. Naval officer, a longtime TV new broadcaster, and recently retired USEPA Regional Public Affairs Director in Dallas.  They have three children—one who is following in Mom’s musical footsteps as a cantor and choral section leader at The Immaculata Catholic Church in San Diego, Calif.