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Romero of
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Sales Rep., City Councilman By Heather Salsman 337: What do you do when you’re on the clock? Romero: Dealer Sales Rep. for CUAC. I’m also a City Councilman for Youngsville. 337: What do you love about your jobs? Romero: Helping people get the best deal, solving problems for my dealers, working for the public in general, and representing our great city. 337: Who would you be if you were a celebrity? Romero: Chris Pratt; he’s is incredibly funny and an awesome actor. 337: What do you do when you’re off the clock? Romero: I enjoy working in my yard, relaxing with my friends and family, and watching football. 337: What is the last picture you took with your phone? Romero: A selfie with my wife and kids at the Ragin’ Cajuns home opener. 8
337: What is your favorite word? Least favorite? Romero: Good times; No. 337: What is your favorite kind of music? Romero: Country. 337: Do you dance crazy when no one is looking? Romero: Yes, and even crazier when they are. 337: Do you have a strange talent? Romero: I do a mean Chewbacca impression. 337: Is there a specific nonprofit or community effort that you find yourself drawn to? Romero: Yes, I serve as vice president of the Youngsville Lions Club. I also coach softball and baseball for my kids and like to help with fundraising events that benefit children.
ELIZABETH “EB”
BRooks of Executive Director of Lafayette Central Park
LAFAYETTE
By Heather Salsman 337: Where is your favorite place to visit in the 337? Brooks: Lake Martin has a special place in my heart. It has such a serene atmosphere, and it’s amazing that it’s close enough to home to be able to see all the birds and alligators and go kayaking. 337: Who would you be if you were a celebrity? Brooks: I love David Attenborough, the voice over of nature videos. That would be an amazing job to me! 337: What do you do for a living? Brooks: As executive director, I work with the board of directors, consultants and designers to move forward with the park’s construction. I also manage the consultants and oversee fundraising efforts. Serving the community with the resources they want is also a big part of my focus. 337: What do you do for fun? Brooks: Lots of stuff! I love cities but also love nature. I love being downtown and going to all the festivals and activities we have
around here, as well as in New Orleans and what they have to offer. I enjoy being in the middle of nowhere for hiking and paddle trips. 337: Do you have a talent few people know of? Brooks: I am a singer, and I’m also a decent painter. 337: What is your favorite book? Brooks: My favorite book is “Ishmael.” It totally changed my life and influenced where I am today. 337: Do you volunteer locally? Brooks: I sit on a bunch of different boards, I’m involved in my neighborhoods coterie, and I love dedicating time to make the community a better place. I’ve always loved volunteering from way back in the day when we started the efforts of saving the horse farm. 337: What do you think would be one of the best steps we could take to end world poverty? Brooks: I’m well served in sustainability, and I know we could do better if we consumed less red meat. 337: If you could save one animal species on earth, which would it be? Brooks: Save the bees!
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