The Chamber of Commerce announced several awards to citizens and groups at its annual banquet held January 23, 2017.
The banquet began with the Goodfellow Joint Color Guard presenting the colors as Rita Capuchina sang the national anthem. Lt. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins delivered the invocation.
Outgoing 2017 Chairman Chuck Shore made most of the presentations. Shore retired from First Financial Bank in San Angelo as executive vice president at the end of 2017.
Shore recognized Mike Boyd for his generosity, “Mike Boyd has stepped in as the interim Chamber president when he could have simply begun his retirement and gone merrily on his way. Instead, he has committed hours he could have spent with his family in efforts to maintain and improve relationships with the City, county, and Chamber members. His tireless work is truly appreciated, join me in giving him a round of applause.”
The awards
The Citizen of the Year Award was presented by last year’s Award recipient, Elta Joyce Murphey McAfee.
For more than 40 years, Rick “Jay Michaels” Mantooth has worked in various roles of management and leadership in radio — 34 of those years in San Angelo. He is currently Vice President and General Manager for Foster Communications Company, Inc., the parent company of KIXY-FM, KKSA-AM, KWFR-FM and KCLL FM and is the voice of San Angelo Central High School Bobcat Football.
Mantooth also has experience in television and newspaper and his community involvement keeps him very busy. He was voted San Angelo’s favorite air personality on several occasions and has received more than sixty Addy awards for excellence in advertising. Rick is also the recipient of the Civic Leader of the Year Award presented by Leadership San Angelo, the Walton Foster Excellence in Media Award and the Spirit of Caring Award presented by the United Way of the Concho Valley as well as the Bishop’s Exemplar Award presented by the Southwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.
His wife of more than 36 years is Danna Mantooth, Director of Staff Development and Education for Shannon Health System. His daughter, Elizabeth, married to Levi Calhoun, is a graduate of Howard Payne University and founder of San AngeLocal. They have a daughter, Jemma Kate, born in July 2014 and a son, Dean Taylor, born in March 2016.
CURRENT ASSOCIATIONS & BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
• American Heart Association Circle of Red
• Angelo State University Business Advisory Council
• Bobcat Athletic Hall of Fame Committee
• Jr League of San Angelo Advisory Committee
• National Prayer Breakfast San Angelo Board of Directors
• San Angelo Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Division, Chair
• San Angelo ISD Halls of Fame Golf Committee
• San Angelo Performing Arts Center Marketing Committee
• United Way of the Concho Valley Golf Committee
• United Way of the Concho Valley Board of Directors
• West Texas Rehabilitation Center Board of Directors
• West Texas Rehab Executive Board and Finance Committee, et al
CURRENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
- Annual Conference Delegate (1993-present)
- General Conference Delegation – 2017
- Annual Conference Uniting Table
- Sierra Vista UMC Holy Conversations Team
- Conference Church Growth Consultant
- Jurisdictional Conference Delegation – 2017
- Conference Partners in Ministry Trainer
- Lay Speaker
- Consecration Sunday Leader
- Sunday School Teacher
AWARDS
Winner of more than 60 “Addy” Advertising Awards including
- Best of Radio
- Special Judges Award
- Best of Show
United Way
- Walton Foster Excellence in Media Award
- Ambassadors Roundtable
- Spirit of Caring Award
- 2010 Heroes Award
Leadership San Angelo Alumni Association—Civic Leader of the Year
Southwest Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church-Bishop’s Exemplar Award.
Voted San Angelo’s Best DJ several times
OTHER ACTIVITIES
• Advocate for the Children’s Miracle Network and Co-host of Radiothons and Telethons.
• Event Facilitator, Motivational Speaker, Keynote Speaker and Master of Ceremonies
• Guest lecturer in Advertising, Leadership Dynamics, Marketing & Public Relations for schools and colleges
• Media Facilitator for the Leadership San Angelo Program
• Music Leader- Walk to Emmaus Spiritual Weekend events
PAST BOARDS OF DIRECTORS & ASSOCIATIONS
• American Heart Association Board of Directors
• American Heart Association – Heart Walk Chair 2010
• American Heart Association – Men Go Red 2015, 2016
• American Cancer Society Board of Directors
• American Red Cross Concho Valley Chapter – Board of Directors
• Angelo Civic Theatre Auxiliary (The Georgies)
• Angelo State Athletic Foundation Board of Directors
• Bethphage of San Angelo (Now Mosaic) Capital Campaign Cabinet
• Children’s Advocacy Center Board of Directors – Chair
• Christmas In April Board of Directors
• Concho Valley Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council Board of Directors
• Job Services Employment Committee
• Kids’ Kingdom Playground Development Committee
• Leadership San Angelo Graduate 1990
• Leadership San Angelo Alumni Association Board of Directors – Vice Chair
• March of Dimes Board of Directors (25th Anniversary WalkAmerica Chair 1995)
• Mosaic TRAILS of Opportunity Campaign Cabinet General Co-Chair
• Rotary Club of San Angelo, Southwest (officer)
• San Angelo Advertising Federation Board of Directors
• San Angelo Central High School Band and Orchestra Boosters Board of Directors
• San Angelo Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors- Chair
• San Angelo Civic Ballet Board of Directors
• San Angelo Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors /Marketing Committee
• San Angelo Human Resources Association
• San Angelo Rotary Club Board of Directors
• San Angelo Symphony Board of Directors
• Sonrisas Polo in the Park Committee
• United Way of the Concho Valley Board of Directors, Campaign Chair (twice), Board Chair
• Work Ready Communities Board of Directors
PAST INVOLVEMENT IN THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
• Annual Conference Unification Implementation Team
• Associate Conference Lay Leader
• Bishops Commission on Annual Conference
• Bus Committee
• Children’s Education Committee
• Choir Officer (Spiritual Director)
• 1 Chrysalis Weekend
• Church Lay Leader
• Church Council
• Conference Ad Hoc Committee on Nominations
• Conference Board of Laity (Vice Chair)
• Conference Commission on Small Church
• Conference Staff Parish Relations Task Force
• District Council on Ministries
• District Finance Committee
• District Lay Leader
• District Superintendency Committee
• Emmaus Community Music Director
• Evangelism Committee
• Executive Committee
• Finance Committee
• Cooperative Ministries
• General Conference (04, 08)
• Jurisdictional Conference (00, 04, 08, 12)
• Nominations Committee
• Staff Parish Relations Chair Membership
• Walks to Emmaus (1 as Lay Director)
Special Merit Awards
Awarded to: City of San Angelo and Tom Green County
Accepted by: Mayor Brenda Gunter and County Judge Steve Floyd
“I would now like to present two Special Merit Awards in recognition of outstanding partnerships with the Chamber. Mayor Brenda Gunter and the City of San Angelo staff along with Judge Stephen Floyd and the Tom Green County Commissioners and employees who have committed to improving the business climate in San Angelo, to strengthen our relationship with Goodfellow Air Force Base and the Department of Defense,” said Shore.
Chairman’s Award
Awarded to: Dr. Brian May, Angelo State University, Congressman Mike Conaway
Accepted by: Dr. Brian May, Angelo State University, Joanne Powell
“The City of San Angelo received nationwide attention for our West Texas Legislative Summit. This was made possible thanks to Congressman Mike Conaway and his staff who was instrumental in arranging to hold the Agricultural Live Legislative Listening Session,” said Shore. “Thanks to Dr. Brian May’s leadership, we were able to attract the finest panelist in the agriculture industries. Special thanks also go to Senator Charles Perry and Representative Drew Darby’s staff for their help in coordinating this very successful event. I would like to award Congressman Mike Conaway and Dr. Brian May with the 2017 Chairman’s Award in recognition of outstanding contribution to the 14th Annual Legislative Summit. Would you both please come forward. Accepting on behalf of Congressman Mike Conaway is Joanne Powell, Regional Director.”
Board Service Award
Presented for three years’ service (2015-2017) to board members who have fulfilled their terms at the end of 2017.
Awarded to and accepted by:
Jamie Akin, Angelo State University – Office of Development
Mikala Brownfield, Paul Brownfield Swimming Pool Maintenance
Louis Perez, Concho Bail Bonds
John Austin Stokes, Concho Valley Council of Governments
Innovation Award
Awarded to: EnPleinAire TEXAS
Accepted by: Howard Taylor, SAMFA; Barbara Rallo and Treva Boyd from EnPleinAire TEXAS
Shore: “In recognition of outstanding contribution to the arts in San Angelo I would like to present the Innovation Award to EnPleinAire TEXAS. Howard Taylor, Treva Boyd and Barbara Rallo will you please come forward.”
Special Recognition Award
Awarded to: Sharon Langley, Concho Cadre president
Accepted by: Sharon Langley
“The Concho Cadre is a long-standing volunteer program that supports ambassadors for Chamber events, ribbon cuttings and ground breakings. This year, Cadre President Sharon Langley supported the chamber staff through many changes, often going above and beyond her responsibilities, all the while keeping her sense of humor and contagious smile,” said Shore.
Spirit of San Angelo Award
Awarded to: San Angelo Regional Manufacturers Alliance
Accepted by: Michael Looney, vice president of Economic Development for the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce and Heather Kumpe, economic development specialist
Shore stated “created in 2017, The San Angelo Regional Manufacturers Alliance serves as the voice of our Manufacturing, Fabrication and Energy Services sector businesses. SARMA’s mission is to create a home for industrial sectors that make up the backbone of our regional economy.”
2017 Chairman of the Board Plaque and Gavel
Presented by: C.J. Muniz, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas and 2018 Board of Directors Chair
Awarded to: Chuck Shore
Accepted by: Chuck Shore
“As an expression for our sincere appreciation of your outstanding leadership and abilities so generously given to this community. I award you the 2017 Chairman of the Board plaque. For those of you who don’t know Chuck’s gavel disappeared following last year’s annual banquet. It was recovered just a couple of months ago. So, he reigned over this year’s board meetings beautifully without one. Chuck on behalf of the Chamber, I present you with the gavel called the “Persuader” for all those major decisions you will make in retirement. You know like, where to eat tonight or travel to next! You may have entered in a white hat, saving the day here at the Chamber, but now you can let the real Chuck show, Harley and a black cowboy hat. Be bad Chuck! Thank you for your service.”
C.J. Muniz, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas and 2018 Board of Directors Chair:
“The theme I have chosen this year is “Coming Together.” Henry Ford, we all know who he is. An American captain of industry and business, founder of Ford Motor Company, once quoted, “Coming Together is a beginning; Keeping Together is progress; Working Together is success. Imagine putting a puzzle together, and as the pieces are attached, the picture becomes more evident. I see this year as a puzzle, where more pieces will be added, and the picture gets clearer. As you will notice, the center pieces on the table represent the three signature buildings in the City. Tom Green County Courthouse, City Hall and the Visitors Center. The three components, City, County and Chamber must continue to work together for our businesses, chamber membership and for all citizen who want to do business. We all want San Angelo to be a place that is easy to do business in.”
