The Payton Group - About Us

MISSION STATEMENT: To help / to inspire / to know / to grow / and to have fun doing it!

VALUES: Faith / family / friendship / commitment / integrity / servant leadership

HISTORY: Launched THE PAYTON GROUP in 1997 Opened office in historic downtown Garland in 2005 Jan Furtick assumed ownership in 2005 Twenty-six years of experience and counting Committed to community through volunteer efforts

	ABOUT THE OWNER: Jan Furtick Native Dallasite Resident of Garland since 1978 Wife of 40 years Mother of 3 Grandmother of 4 Volunteer Leadership Garland – Executive Director - program of Garland Chamber of Commerce Garland ISD Multi-Ethnic Committee – member since 2002 / past chairperson Garland Downtown Business Association – member and former Board Member New Beginning Center – board member - serving those affected by domestic violence Women's Business Initiative – Steering Committee – program of Garland Chamber
Business Associations/Memberships Member and past Board Member – Garland Chamber of Commerce Member and "Ambassador" – Sachse Chamber of Commerce Member – Mesquite Chamber of Commerce Member – Garland Citizen's Police Academy Alumni Association Member – Garland Citizen's Fire Club Alumni Member – Garland Landmark Society, Inc. Member – PPAI

CONNECTIONS As a business and as individuals, we are committed to being a part of activities that will help to sustain our community – its business economy, its neighborhoods, its character, and its citizens. We accomplish this through volunteer hours, sponsorships and advertising dollars, membership in local groups, and leadership development initiatives. Whether it is a donation to Circle Ten of the Boy Scouts of America, a sponsorship in Garland's "Arts in Action" newsletter, or serving on boards of non-profit organizations, we believe it is our privilege and responsibility to be a servant leader. If you have the time or interest, take a moment to visit the website homes of organizations that are among those we serve in some way. They each play a special role in this community we call "North Texas". Should you like to have more information about how you might become involved with any of the groups, please contact us. We'll be happy to share information with you. "Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without strategy."