Friday, November 14, 2014

Where in the world is....Neil Atkinson


Home:  Spring, TX

 
What other locations have you called home?  College Station, TX

Occupation:  Owner of Atkinson Engineers.  I'm a civil engineer and surveyor.

What occupies your days?  Mostly keeping people out of trouble with the city and county and eventually getting their development to the point of completion.  I've been married to my lovely wife Vera for 15 years.  We have three kids; Sarah (14), Alfred (10), and Maggie (8).  I spend most of my time outside work at kids events.  Every once in a while Vera and I will go dancing.  I would normally say that Vera and I also enjoy watching the Aggies win football games, but I don't want to talk about that right now.

Currently Reading: I read a lot of articles, but I haven't read a book in quite a while.  The last full length book I read was “The Barefoot Architect”.

Hobbies:  I play guitar, tenor guitar, and mandolin.  I've also built a guitar and a mandolin.  If I had free time I would be building more instruments.

Philanthropy or special cause: I'm involved with the Epiphany Ministry, which shares the love and forgiveness of Jesus with youth in prison.  I lead church mission trips with Living Water International (LWI).  LWI drills water wells for thirsty people worldwide.  I'm also a supporter of Redeemed Ministries, which helps trafficked women escape their captors and helps them get on their feet.

Favorite High School Memory:  I really enjoyed being a member of the football team.  I think the difficulties we went through bonded us together.

Favorite motto or saying: I don't really have a favorite motto or saying, but I do try to  “act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God”

Are you attending the Reunion? Probably.

Optional contact info (Email, Phone, URL, etc): neilandvera@yahoo.com, 832.651.6848 cell

 

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