My family and I moved to Rowlett in 2014 after outgrowing our previous home in Arlington. We immediately fell in love with Rowlett because of the kindness of our neighbors and the small-town feel that is hard to find in most Dallas suburbs.
I am a very lucky husband to Elaina, and father of 4 amazing children – Kallie (17), Paul(15), Rachel(12), & Sarah(10).
I have a heart for service and a passion for photography, technology, and the outdoors. I attend Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church in Rowlett where I also serve in a variety of ministries. I have long-been involved in all-things Rowlett, including interviewing City Council candidates in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023.
Professional Experience
I have the pleasure of serving as Director of Finance & Administration with a firm in Plano which provides security awareness and technical software training to legal firms around the world. Through my current and past work experience, I am well-versed in a highly detail-oriented, results-drive environment. I have extensive experience in strategic planning, business operations, and management.
Awards
- Big “R” Pacesetter, 2023
- “Best of Rowlett” – Best Photographer/ Videographer, 2024
- Big “R” Pacesetter nominee, 2019
- Spirit of Rowlett, 2018
Service to the Community
I began serving our community almost immediately after our family decided to call Rowlett our home. Throughout that time, I have served on a number of boards and commissions, not only with the City of Rowlett, but within other areas of the community as well. I have also been a longstanding advocate of raising community awareness, encouraging residents to vote, and leveraging social media to improve transparency & involvement.
Some of my service efforts include:
City of Rowlett
- Arts & Humanities Commission, 2015-2022 (Chairperson 2017-2020)
- Charter Review Commission, 2020-2021 (Chairperson)
- Strategic Plan Steering Committee, 2018
- Complete Count Committee, 2019-2020
Garland ISD
- GISD Council of PTAs, 2021-2022 (Treasurer)
- LCHS Class Boosters, 2023-present (Treasurer)
- LC Band Boosters, 2024-present (VP Marketing)
- Brandenburg MS PTA, 2019-2022 (VP, Treasurer)
- Steadham ES PTA, 2015-2017 (President, Treasurer)
Additionally, I have served on the leadership board of my church for 2 terms, being selected as president of the board for a total of 3 years. I also have past service as a founding member of the Northeast Dallas County chapter of Kiwanis Club.
Guiding Principles
- Exercise empathy
- Always tell the truth
- Listen more than I speak
- Don’t take things personally
- Leave things better than I find them
Featured Articles
Interview with Mayor Tammy Dana-Bashian for the upcoming Charter Election
Arts & Humanities joint work session with the City Council, presentation delivered by Jeff Winget
Profile on Jeff Winget, his role on the Arts & Humanities Commission, and a newfound passion for photography
Finding inspiration from others – AHC Chairman finds his own creative voice
A history of the Bayside bifurcation and the grassroots community campaign launched by Jeff Winget
Finding inspiration from others – AHC Chairman finds his own creative voice
