24 Jul 2017 Person of the Month: Johnathan Trafford

City: Morrilton.

Work: Director of Conway County Emergency Management and 911.

Community activities: Reserve Deputy Conway County Sheriff’s Office; firefighter for the Morrilton Fire Department; Conway County Dive/Rescue Team; board member of 100 Proof Inc. Emergency Services Against Underage Drinking and Driving; and board member for the Conway County Care Center.

Church activities: Member of Calvary Baptist Church in Morrilton.

Family: Fiancé, Cheyenne Austin; daughter, Madalyn Rae Trafford; and parents, Steve and Lisa Trafford.

Education: Bachelor of science degree in emergency administration and management from Arkansas Tech University.

Last book you read: “The Carpenter.”

Favorite book: “The Grapes of Wrath.”

Favorite meal: Steak.

Most cherished possession: My family.

Most enjoyed weekend activity: Going to the lake with family and friends.

Favorite quote: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).

No. 1 vacation spot: The beach.

Favorite place in Arkansas: Morrilton (aka home).

What do you love about living in the 501: I like that it’s just a short drive to almost anything you would want to do — concerts, sporting events, outdoor adventures. The 501 has it all. But mostly this is home to my loving and supportive family.