Sam’s philanthropic inspiration is Jim Harp, who makes time to help others despite his busy schedule as a father and as an executive and CFO of Hornbeck Offshore. Although he has very little free time, Sam enjoys spending time with his friends, playing golf and exercising. However, he is probably best known around town for his role as the lead singer-songwriter of the alternative pop/rock band Lucy’s Walk, which can
northshore community through his church, civic groups and community service groups such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, STARC, the Northshore Foundation, the Louisiana State Bar Association and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Todd says there are many people who have inspired him professionally and philanthropically. “I am fortunate
frequently be heard in New Orleans venues such as the
and blessed that God has put these people in my life who
Howlin’ Wolf, Tipitina’s and the House of Blues. “Care about what you are doing.”
teach and encourage me to persevere in becoming the best I can be—not only through their words but in their actions and deeds,” he says.
J. Todd Reeves Originally from Monroe, Todd Reeves grew up in Slidell and has been a resident of Mandeville for the past 10 years. He is co-owner/owner of The Reeves Law Firm, the All American Title Agency and the All Pro Sports Agency. Todd’s favorite thing about the northshore is that it’s “home.” “It’s where I grew up, where my kids are growing up, where my family is, where my church is and it’s a community of people that I have created friendships with, have helped and who have helped me,” he says. Todd enjoys volunteering to help others in the
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During his free time, Todd loves just being with his wife and two daughters—“whether it’s at home watching a movie, playing hide-n-go-seek, going to the park, the zoo, flying kites, going to the beach, seeing the Saints and Tigers play, snow skiing, fishing, riding horses, swimming, boating, singing—as long as it is with the three girls who rule my world I’m a happy man.” “I believe that we all have the ability to make a positive difference in the lives of others, and it is important that we encourage one another to do so because this will ensure that our community will continue to thrive.”