HIM   Alan White

Resident of: Conway.

Where did you grow up: I was born in Little Rock and moved to Conway in 1989.

Education: Graduated from Conway High School in 1995; degrees in both accounting and finance from the University of Central Arkansas in 2002.

Job: Co-owner of Farris Agency, Inc.

Why did you choose your vocation: Around the time I was graduating from UCA, one of my good friends (Trey Farris) mentioned his dad had a job opportunity in his independent insurance agency, and that his dad was looking to retire soon. I interviewed with Bill Farris and having the opportunity to own my own business one day was very appealing.  The rest is history – I’ve been in the insurance business for 16 years and also a co-owner of the agency.    

Parents: Don and Nancy White of  Conway.

Community activities:  Currently serving on the board of Independent Living Services, board member of the PHO Foundation of Hope, and serving as treasurer and board member of the St Joseph School Endowment. I am also serving on the St. Joseph School Bazaar Car Committee.  

How long have you volunteered to help with the St. Joseph Bazaar: This is my second year to volunteer for the Bazaar.

What do you enjoy most about the Bazaar: The family atmosphere, getting to spend time with friends in a community/church environment, raising money for the school and getting to meet other parents with kids at St Joseph School.  

Most enjoyed weekend activity: Spending time with my family – getting out on Greers Ferry Lake with Cathy and the kids.  

What do you enjoy most about living in the 501: Conway is a great place to live and raise a family; it has many amenities you would see in a larger city, but it still has a small community atmosphere. 

HER    Cathy White

Native of: Conway

Education: Graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1994 and the University of Central Arkansas in 1998 with a degree in accounting.

Job: School business manager at St. Joseph School.

Why did you choose your vocation: Ever since I took my first accounting class in high school with Mrs. Green, I knew I wanted to work in the accounting field or something similar.

Parents: Tommy (deceased) and Margaret Davis of Conway.

Community activities: St. Joseph School Bazaar Car Committee and St. Joseph School Auction Committee.

How long have you volunteered to help with the St. Joseph Bazaar: I started volunteering in high school, stopped after graduation and then started back up again once my kids were in school.

What do you enjoy most about the Bazaar: It’s just a good time. It has a family-friendly environment with old-fashioned games that have been at the Bazaar since I was a kid. It is a tradition for our church, school and community for more than 100 years.  

Most enjoyed weekend activity: Movie nights at home.

What is your motto: No one ever looks back on their life and wishes they would have worked more.

What do you enjoy most about living in the 501: This is such a great community for so many different reasons: great parks, wonderful people, fun events, perfect place to raise a family. There is always something to do.

THEM  

Residents of: Conway.

Church activities: St. Joseph Church.

How we met: I saw Cathy one day when I went in to Hambuchen Furniture with one of my friends. She was working at the reception desk. I was very shy and it took me a while to finally get a formal introduction through one of her friends. 

The proposal: Oct. 19, 2002 – proposed in front of the fountain at the Bellagio on a trip to Las Vegas.

Wedding bells: Sept. 20, 2003, St Joseph Catholic Church, Conway.

Children: Avery (12) and Aidan (9).

Pets: Guinea pigs – Piggly and Pumpkin.

Family activities enjoyed together: Traveling, family game nights, watching movies, going to the lake.