Take This Down

Rich Andreski is the President and CEO of Trinity Metro, the public transit agency that provides bus and commuter rail service in Tarrant County. Rich sat down with attorney Ty Stimpson to talk about his humble upbringing in New Jersey, his dream to be an astronaut, and how he ended up at the helm of Fort Worth's public transportation system. Rich is excited about the future of public transportati...

Susan Garnett is the Chief Executive Officer at MHMR of Tarrant County, a non-profit organization that has provided mental health services for youth and adults for over 50 years. In May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, Susan sat down with attorney Ty Stimpson to talk about her upbringing in a small Florida town, her own experience with a child with intellectual disabilities, and the importan...

Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes has been with FWPD for more than two decades, serving in multiple ranks across numerous divisions before taking the helm in 2021. He sat down with attorney Ty Stimpson and talked about his modest upbringing outside of Weatherford, his unconventional journey into law enforcement, and the foundational role of faith, family, and friends in his life — in that order....

Dr. Michael McFarland, superintendent of the Crowley Independent School District, has spent the last 30 years transforming public educations systems - a career that has enriched communities and shaped countless futures. He sat down with attorney Ty Stimpson and talked about growing up in Jasper, playing strong safety at Baylor University, and how his upbringing and education molded him into being...

Julie Butner is the President and CEO of the Tarrant Area Food Bank, a non-profit organization that serves a million meals a week and is the primary source of donated food for hunger-relief charities and programs. She sat down with attorney Ty Stimpson and talked about growing up as an Army brat, her early admission to TCU, and serving as a young female officer during Desert Storm. Years later, th...

Deah Berry Mitchell is a cultural historian, culinary connoisseur, and celebrated columnist - a creator who has her hand in many projects, including co-founding a food and black history bus tour. She sat down with attorney Ty Stimpson to talk about growing up in Sherman and how she cultivated and capitalized on her love of food, culture, and writing.#deahberrymitchell #historian #takethisdownDeah...

Anette Landeros is the President and CEO of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. She sat down with attorney Ty Stimpson and talked about growing up humbly in San Antonio and her unconventional path to the helm of one of the state's most influential and successful Hispanic non-profit business organizations. The FWHCC celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.#anettelanderos #fwhhc #takethis...

Barry King is a renowned artist, a retired corporate executive, a gourmet barbecue sauce-maker, and the "most interesting man" that attorney Ty Stimpson knows. He has done so many fascinating, amazing things in his life that it's hard to believe he tried to end it by taking 124 prescription pills one night in a Fort Worth hotel room. Barry recently sat down with Ty for a heartfelt interview in whi...

Jennifer Trevino is the Executive Director of Leadership Fort Worth, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating, empowering, and connecting diverse leaders to serve as catalysts for a vibrant, sustainable community. She sat down with attorney Ty Stimpson and talked about her upbringing in a bi-racial family in the tiny town of Joshua, her days at Texas Tech University, and her commitment to...

Daphne Barlow Stigliano is the President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County. She sat down with attorney Ty Stimpson and talked about how volunteering at the BGCGTC in graduate school turned into a full-time job and a lifelong career. She rose through the ranks and, at age 31, found herself at the helm of the non-profit organization - which is now the largest Boys &...

Dr. Whitnee D. Boyd, Ed. D, is a higher education practitioner, empowerment leader, lifelong scholar, and founding ambassador of BRAVE/R Together. She is also a community activist, a preacher's daughter, and a one-time pecan entrepreneur. Whitnee recently sat down with attorney Ty Stimpson and talked about what it was like growing up in Humphrey, a rural Arkansas town with a population of 800, and...

Estrus Tucker is the President and CEO of DEI Consultants, a national company that offers consulting and training on diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is also a community activist, thought leader, and a devoted "mother's son." Estrus recently sat down with Ty Stimpson and talked about what it was like growing up in the historic Como Community in Fort Worth, desegregation, and the unexpected dec...

Roxanne Martinez is a trustee for the Fort Worth Independent School District, representing the Diamond Hill community. She recently sat down with attorney Ty Stimpson to talk about growing up in Diamond Hill, why she is so invested in her tight-knit community, and how she overcame life's biggest challenges.#roxannemartinez #tystimpson #takethisdownRoxanne was driven to affect change at a young age...

Bob Ray Sanders is a renowned journalist and Fort Worth civil rights leader who has always been driven to affect change. Attorney Ty Stimpson says asking Bob Ray to be his first guest on his new series, "Take this Down with Ty Stimpson," was an easy decision. Don't miss the inaugural episode to learn more about Bob Ray, his background, and his fascinating life as an award-winning journalist dedica...