Tell us about your business or the work you do. Pyrotex is the oldest Texas-based professional firework company, also offering indoor pyro and special effects.  I server as Chief Marketing Officer, Haz-Mat Driver, and lead Pyrotechnician, but also one of the Co-Owners of the company.  

How long have you been a NACE Member? Years On the Board? 10 years, 1.5 months

What is your Personal Motto?  You have the freedom of choice, not the freedom of consequence

What is your guilty pleasure? Netflix!  Mostly law enforcement shows, but I’m currently catching up on Ozark and the new season of Project Runway

Which actor or actress would play you in the movie about your life? Well, Paris Hilton played me already…”Paige Edwards” (my maiden name) in the movie House of Wax, but people used to say that I looked like Nicole Kidman…so I’d go with her!

What does true leadership mean to you? True leadership is raising the people around you up so high that they reach a point where you are no longer qualified to lead them.

What is in the trunk of your car right now? My trade show booth stuff because January and February are bridal show season, so no point in taking it out; a hammer, gloves, and cooler for our Dancing on a Cloud effect; and a measuring wheel for site visits…I’m sure there is some kid stuff back there too!