About Us

ABOUT US

Joy Petersen

Title: Executive Director for GCC
Hometown: Graham, Texas
Education: Diploma
Family: 4 Children
Pets: 3 dogs – Bailey, Stella & Oatmeal
Favorite Candy: Cinnamon Bears
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Dream Vacation: Cozumel
Very First job: Selling produce at my parents produce stand on Hwy 380/Springwood Dr.
Hobbies: Traveling, exploring, playing softball and gardening.
Something people don’t know about me: I love Texas history
Best thing someone said to me: Always bloom where you are planted
When I am not at work, I love to be outside exploring or spending time with family

Lisa Weddle

Title: Executive Assistant & Food Pantry Manager
Hometown: Graham, Texas
Education: Diploma
Family: Married with 3 kids
Pets: Dog- Cash, Cat-Bella
Favorite Candy: Butterfingers
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Dream Vacation: Italy
Very First job: Sonic
Hobbies: Swimming, Boating, Camping
Something people don’t know about me:  Love being alone
Best thing someone said to me:You look great, Doing a great job
When I am not at work, I love to be cleaning and spending time with family.

Deborah O'Connor

Title: Nifty Thrifty Store Manager
Hometown: Lubbock, Tx
Education: Diploma
Family: 3 children
Pets: 8 goats, 2 dogs, 1 cat
Favorite Candy: Butterfingers
Favorite Holiday: My Birthday
Dream Vacation: Greece
Very First job: Braniff Airways
Hobbies: Traveling, thrift shopping
Something people don’t know about me: I’m a Travel Agent
Best thing someone said to me: I want your hair
When I am not at work, I love to be traveling and gardening, and hanging out with family. 

Dee Pinto Rodrigues

Title: Nifty Thrifty Assistant Manager
Hometown: Graham, Texas
Education:  Diploma
Family: 2 children, 2 grandchildren
Pets: 2 dogs, 3 cats, 3 cows
Favorite Candy: Chocolate
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Dream Vacation: Beach 
Very First job: Wheat Truck Driver
Hobbies: Water Aerobics, Camping
Something people don’t know about me: I lived overseas most of my life
Best thing someone said to me: I love you 
When I am not at work, I love to be at home.