In an interview with Midland Times, Amy Barnett reflects on her journey to becoming a leading figure in Midland’s industrial real estate market. With deep roots in the Permian Basin, Barnett shares how her passion for economic development and community service has guided her career. She offers insights into the unique opportunities in the region, her proudest projects, and the personal values that drive her work—on and off the job.

Matt Waller has spent much of his life helping vulnerable children find stability, compassion, and a sense of belonging. As the Director of Community Impact at One Accord for Kids, Waller is at the forefront of a community-driven effort to provide support to foster families and children in the Permian Basin and to spark change in the foster care system.

After serving Midland County for 26 years, Mary Helen Bowers was elected as the county’s first Black Tax Assessor-Collector in January. Born and raised in Midland, Bowers has worked her way up through the ranks of county operations, and her career has been rooted in public service and community engagement.