Stories

Skip Carney – Mesa Life Options
Growing up in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Skip Carney was constantly surrounded by opportunities to give back to the community. Not only did the local university encourage civic engagement, but his mother, who was designated the first lifetime member as PTA president at his elementary school, set a standard that Skip was encouraged to follow.

Peg Carter – Mesa Life Options
Peg Carter has always enjoyed being a part of new programs. Having helped with the development of four similar programs during her career, she couldn’t resist getting involved with Mesa Life Options during its infancy. In addition, she saw it as a chance to pursue her passion of working with people one-on-one.

JoAnn Freeborn – Mesa Life Options
Several years ago after retiring from her position as a social services provider, JoAnn Freeborn and her husband, who was also newly retired, relocated to the Mesa area for health reasons. After raising a family, attaining a college degree late in life, and successfully following her passion to professional success and recognition as director of an area agency on aging, she found herself forced to retire due to a heart attack and quintuple bypass surgery.