Profiles in Service - Feb. 18, 2019

Patricia Ward

Board Member
Director, Community Development and Housing
Tarrant County, Texas

 

Number of years involved in NACo: 30

Years in public service: 33   

Occupation: Public administration

Education: MA Urban Affairs/ BA Political Science

The hardest thing I’ve ever done is: Say goodbye to my dad/loved ones.  

Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner are: My parents and Jesus. 

A dream I have is to: Travel the world. 

You’d be surprised to learn that I: Love to cook.          

The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: Go rafting in Colorado. 

My favorite way to relax is to: Have dinner with friends.        

I’m most proud of: My family.   

Every morning I read: Emails and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram newspaper.    

My favorite meal is: Too many to name just one.

My favorite music is:  Rock ‘n roll, especially The Beatles.

My pet peeve is: Lying.       

My motto is: “Always do the right thing, then you can handle anything.”

The last book I read was: Apartment in Paris.

My favorite movie is: Goldfinger. 

My favorite president is: George Washington.

My county is a NACo member because: NACo provides education through networking and training to counties across the United States.