Area’s top journalists, public relations professionals honored
Members of the Press Club of Southeast Texas gathered Friday, June 8, for the Annual Newsmaker of the Year/Excellence in Media Awards Banquet, where the best submissions in public relations, newspaper, magazine, television, radio and Internet were announced.
The annual contest recognizes the best work in each journalism genre after judging by experts in the media from across the United States. Work published, aired or produced and released between Jan. 1, 2011, and Dec. 31, 2011, was eligible for entry. There were 602 entries submitted by local journalists, broadcasters and public relations experts competing for honors.
Proceeds from the contest and banquet are used to benefit the Press Club Memorial Scholarship endowment at Lamar University, which is awarded annually to a student in the communications field. The Press Club of Southeast Texas is open to full-time and part-time journalists and public relations professionals in Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Chambers, Jasper, Newton, Polk, Tyler and Liberty counties.
RESULTS:
Newspapers (Daily)
Category 101, News Story:
3rd Place: Community, school mourn loss of teens, by Tommy Mann Jr. of The Orange Leader
2nd Place: Surf, Sand and Trash/Roadblocked by Sherry Koonce of The Port Arthur News
1st Place: Different deaths by Heather Nolan of the Beaumont Enterprise
Category 102, Feature Story:
3rd Place: The '99 percent' speaks by Sherry Koonce of The Port Arthur News
2nd Place: Second Chance by Tommy Mann Jr. of The Orange Leader
1st Place: Backroad by Heather Nolan of the Beaumont Enterprise
Category 103, General Column:
3rd Place: Here's some advice about traveling with small kids: Don't by Shelly Vitanza of the Beaumont Enterprise
2nd Place: 8 steps to kill a campaign by Thomas Taschinger of the Beaumont Enterprise
1st Place: Obama gets sympathy from unlikely source by Thomas Taschinger of the Beaumont Enterprise
Category 104, Sports News:
2nd Place: End of an Era by Van Wade of The Orange Leader
1st Place: 3 wins and a brawl by Jared Ainsworth of the Beaumont Enterprise
Category 105, Sports Feature:
2nd Place: Stroud's dad was there but he was... ...going through hell in Cancun by Bob West of The Port Arthur News
1st Place: J.J.'s way, Christopher Dabe of the Beaumont Enterprise
Category 106, Sports Column:
3rd Place: Lance Armstrong joins sad list of liars by Thomas Taschinger of the Beaumont Enterprise
2nd Place: Wonder Girl by far best book ever written on Babe Zaharias by Bob West of The Port Arthur News
1st Place: Lamar's history of hiring coaches positively pitiful by Bob West of The Port Arthur News
Category 107, News Photo:
3rd Place: Stop right there by Morgan Jones of The Port Arthur News
2nd Place: Paving the way in BC by Tommy Mann Jr. of The Orange Leader,
1st Place: Train vs. trailer...Train always wins by Tommy Mann Jr. of The Orange Leader
Category 108, Feature Photo:
3rd Place: Lights, music make Trans-Siberian Orchestra show one to remember by Tommy Mann Jr. of The Orange Leader,
2nd Place: Putting on a show... by Tommy Mann Jr. of The Orange Leader
1st Place: Water Splash by Giuseppe Barranco of the Beaumont Enterprise
Category 109, Sports Photo:
3rd Place: LC-M, WO-S drop close ones at Classic by Tommy Mann Jr. of The Orange Leader
2nd Place: Titans rip past Ozen by Morgan Jones of The Port Arthur News
1st Place: 'Stangs wish by Morgan Jones of The Port Arthur News
Category 110, News Page Design/Layout:
3rd Place: Front Page Oct. 18, 2011 by Dawn Burleigh of The Orange Leader
2nd Place: Front Page June 28, 2011 by Cody Edgerton of The Port Arthur News
1st Place: These bugs bite, by Mike Tobias of The Beaumont Enterprise
Category 111, Feature Page Design/Layout:
3rd Place: Southeast Texas strong by Mike Tobias of the Beaumont Enterprise
2nd Place: Independence Day by Morgan Jones of The Port Arthur News
1st Place: Dancing with the Seniors by Morgan Jones of The Port Arthur News
Category 112, Daily Sports Page Design/Layout:
1st Place: Super Gold network by Mike Tobias of the Beaumont Enterprise
Category 113, Overall Excellence Page Design/Layout:
1st Place: BE Section B Jan. 14, 2011 by Mike Tobias of the Beaumont Enterprise
Category 114, Overall Excellence:
2nd Place: Sweepstakes entries: 9-11, 8-8, 4-17 by the Staff of The Port Arthur News
1st Place: 09-11-11, 09-18-11 and 09-25-11 by Mike Tobias of the Beaumont Enterprise
Newspaper (Open)
Category 201, Business Story:
3rd Place: Peanut butter burger time by Lucy Biebel of The Examiner
2nd Place: The Business of Social Media by James Shannon of Port Arthur Business Journal
1st Place: The Yogurt Spot Customized creations, healthy desserts by Shelly Vitanza of The Examiner
Category 202, Investigative Reports:
3rd Place: Scrapped: BISD gives away thousands of dollars in desks, chairs, filing cabinets ... ends up in scrap yard by Jerry Jordan of The Examiner
2nd Place: Fact check: BISD trades vendor list for glowing report in online 'magazines' by Jerry Jordan of The Examiner
1st Place: Horrific: Investigation reveals animal cruelty at Port Arthur Animal Control by Jerry Jordan of The Examiner
Category 203, Special Reports:
3rd Place: Southeast Texas' Most Influential Women by the Staff of the VIP of Southeast Texas Magazine
2nd Place: Remembering Bryan Hebert by Jerry Jordan, Fred Davis, Jennifer Johnson, Taryn Sykes, Jennifer Trahan of The Examiner
1st Place: Trial shows Walker's 'cut-and-paste' accounting, Jerry Jordan and Jennifer Johnson of The Examiner
Category 204, Environmental:
3rd Place: Contaminated dirt holds back Orange County construction by Jennifer Johnson of The Examiner
2nd Place: ONE YEAR LATER: Lessons from Deepwater Horizon tragedy continue to unfold by James Shannon of the Port Arthur Business Journal
1st Place: Chemical spill still to be cleaned up by Jerry Jordan of The Examiner
Category 205, Faith-based/Inspirational:
3rd Place: Heavenly Design by Cathleen Cole of VIP of Southeast Texas Magazine
2nd Place: Iconic Imprints by Andy Coughlan of Issue Magazine
1st Place: Blessings and Starfish by Margaret Battistelli Gardner of VIP of Southeast Texas Magazine
Category 206, Editorial/Commentary:
3rd Place: City shouldn't waste $3,216 on waste station plaque by Thomas Taschinger of the Beaumont Enterprise
2nd Place: Top Ten Bunk by James Shannon of The Examiner
1st Place: Must be a better way by Jerry Jordan of The Examiner
Category 207, Fine Arts Reviews/Critiques:
3rd Place: Birnbach explores meaning of 'Prep' by Chelsea Henderson of the University Press - Lamar University
2nd Place: 'Always ... Patsy Cline' is never-miss excitement by Roger Cowles of The Port Arthur News
1st Place: Menil exhibits photos that helped change the world by Andy Coughlan of the Issue Magazine
Category 208, Guest Column:
3rd Place: Wiccans, Fighting and Renegades by Scott Renick of VIP of Southeast Texas Magazine
2nd Place: Mom's Pots and Pans by Cathleen Cole for VIP of Southeast Texas Magazine
1st Place: Painful past must be learned from, not covered up by Debi Derrick for the Beaumont Enterprise
Category 209, Overall Excellence-Special Supplements/Promotional Publications/Tabloids:
2nd Place: Basketball Booster by Chris Moore of the University Press - Lamar University
1st Place: ISSUE February, April, May by the ISSUE Staff of the Issue Magazine
Category 210, Graphic/Cartoon/Illustration:
3rd Place: Paint the town Red by Amber Vasquez of The Examiner
2nd Place: Apples by Andy Coughlan of the Issue Magazine
1st Place: Perry Throws his hair in the ring by Andy Coughlan of the Beaumont Enterprise
Category 211, Photo Essay or Picture Page:
3rd Place: Football Cadence 39:1 by the Public Relations Staff of Lamar University
2nd Place: Remembering the South by Josh Reeter of the University Press - Lamar University
1st Place: NOT YOUR TYPICAL CIRCUS by Amber Vasquez of The Examiner
Category 212, Headline:
3rd Place: Rosie, some things are best forgotten by Joshua Cobb of The Examiner
2nd Place: Philately will get you everywhere by Tara Wigley of the University Press - Lamar University
1st Place: Fuel-ish by Gerry Dickert of the Silsbee Bee
Newspapers (Non-Daily)
Category 301, News Story:
3rd Place, Racial rant by Jerry Jordan of The Examiner
2nd Place, Orange County shooting victimizes two families by Jennifer Johnson of The Examiner
1st Place: Boss Ink Stories by Fred Davis of The Examiner
Category 302, Feature Story:
3rd Place: SHARKS, SMARTS & MAGNETIC PERSONALITY by Miles Caston of the University Press - Lamar University
2nd Place: Men in pink visit Lumberton woman by David Lisenby of The Hardin County News
1st Place, Little Orange house with big history by Gus LaFosse for The Record Newspapers
Category 303, General Column:
3rd Place: Educational Horizons: Learning lessons through the art of travel by Miles Caston of University Press - Lamar University
2nd Place: Legally Speaking: Going nuts over nuts, and other legal silliness by John Browning of the Southeast Texas Record
1st Place: This is why we light candles each year by David Lisenby of the Silsbee Bee
Category 304, Sports News:
3rd Place: Evadale loses heartbreaker in state semifinals by Chad Cooper of The Examiner
2nd Place: Dawn of Knight time by Chris Moore of the University Press - Lamar University
1st Place: RPM rises from the ashes for a Sprint Cup win by Jerry Jordan of KickinTheTires.net
Category 305, Sports Feature:
3rd Place: Baxter and Clark win fifth consecutive championship by Amber Hawk of the Buna Beacon
2nd Place: Tailgating 101 by Chad Cooper of The Examiner
1st Place: Life on a scoreboard by Chris Moore of the University Press - Lamar University
Category 306, Sports Column:
3rd Place: Lamar football's Southland schedule is nothing nice by Fred Davis of The Examiner
2nd Place: Musical crew chiefs by Jerry Jordan of KickinTheTires.net
1st Place: Terry Evans should be atop of Lamar's wish list by Chad Cooper of The Examiner
Category 307, News Photo:
3rd Place: Time of need by David Lisenby of The Hardin County News
2rd Place: Tanker explodes in Hardin County collision by Jerry Jordan of The Examiner
1st Place: True Love Lost by Gerry Dickert of the Silsbee Bee
Category 308, Feature Photo:
3rd Place: Silsbee's got talent by David Lisenby of The Hardin County News
2nd Place: Our Lady of Guadalupe at shrine by Sarah Dupre of the East Texas Catholic
1st Place: My Darkest Days @ Buzzfest by Chad Cooper of The Examiner
Category 309, Sports Photo:
3rd Place: Cardiac Cats manhandle H-J for district win by Gerry Dickert of the Silsbee Bee
2nd Place: Lamar WR J.J. Hayes catches a touchdown pass by Matt Billiot of the University Press - Lamar University
1st Place: Williams gains full mount on Chaw by David Block of The Examiner
Category 310, News Page Design/Layout:
3rd Place: Feb. 10. 2011 by Andrew Strange for the University Press - Lamar University
2nd Place: Page 1, March 9, 2011 by Gerry Dickert of the Silsbee Bee
1st Place: Station No. 1 nears completion by Amber Vasquez of the Greater Orange Business Journal
Category 311, Feature Page Design/Layout:
3rd Place: Dogtoberfest by Amber Vasquez of The Examiner
2rd Place: April 14, 2011 Features Page by Jacqueline Hays of the University Press - Lamar University
1st Place: The Return of CATS by Amber Vasquez of The Examiner
Category 312, Non-daily Sports Page Design/Layout:
2nd Place: 'The Record' Hometown Highlights by Mark Dunn of The Record Newspapers
1st Place: Feb. 10, 2011 Sports Page by Chris Moore of University Press - Lamar University
Category 313, Overall Excellence Page Design/Layout:
2nd Place: Sept. 8, 29, and Nov. 03, 2011 by Andrew Strange of the University Press - Lamar University
1st Place: Sept. 2001, Urban Utility, Battle at L'auberge by Joshua Cobb of The Examiner
Category 314, Overall Excellence:
3rd Place: County Record Sept. 14, Oct. 26, Dec. 28, 2011 by Roy Dunn, Mark Dunn, Nicole Gibbs, Russel Bell, Penny LeLeux of The Record Newspapers
2nd Place: Sept. 8, 29, and Nov. 03, 2011 by the Staff of the University Press - Lamar University
1st Place: Hardin County News 9-14-11, 10-12-11 and 11-02-11 by David Lisenby of the Beaumont Enterprise
Television
Category 401, Investigative Report:
1st Place: BISD's Expensive Rental, Bill Leger, Drue Barrilleaux, Troy Harper, Scott Lawrence, Tom Wright, for KFDM 6
Category 402, In-depth Report:
2nd Place: A Link to the Killing Fields? by Lindsey Kovacevich and Drue Barrilleaux of KFDM 6
1st Place: Lawrence Russell Brewer; the First Interview, Lindsey Kovacevich, Drue Barrilleaux, and Scott Lawrence of KFDM 6
Category 403, Special Reports: Environmental:
2nd Place: Flying With The Hurricane Hunters by Terran Kirksey of KBTV 4
1st Place: Bed Bugs Making A Comeback by Taina Maya and Jeremy Crocker of KBTV 4
Category 404, Series:
2nd Place: Renaissance Employees Hope To Get Paid Tuesday by Angel San Juan and Tony Stolfa at KBTV 4
1st Place: Just a DWI? by Lindsey Kovacevich at KFDM 6
Category 405, Spot Coverage-Station:
2nd Place: KMTEX Explosion by Kevin Steele of KBMT 12
1st Place: Firefighters Rescued Trapped Driver by Ashley Gaston and Lance Edwards of KFDM 6
Category 406, Sport Story-Individual:
1st Place: Overcoming The Obstacles by James Ware and Justin DeYoung of KBTV 4
Category 407, General News:
3rd Place: Chelsea's Wish by Ashley Gaston and John King of KFDM 6
2nd Place: Business owner scared for his life by Ashley Gaston and Troy Harper, KFDM 6
1st Place: Drought causes huge water line break by Courtney Francisco of KBMT 12
Category 408, Feature (serious):
2nd Place: Cold case murder solved by Megan Dillard and Drue Barrilleaux of KFDM 6
1st Place: Hero by Ashley Gaston and Drue Barrilleaux of KFDM 6
Category 409, Feature (Light):
3rd Place: Last-minute Thanksgiving shopping by Megan Dillard and Drue Barrilleaux of KFDM 6
2nd Place: Summer Car Heat by Kalie Desimone and Drue Barrilleaux of KFDM 6
1st Place: Halloween Swamp Tour by Tom Wright of KFDM 6
Category 410, Continuing Coverage:
3rd Place: Officer Down by Scott Lawrence and the KFDM Staff of KFDM 6
2nd Place: Brewer execution by the Staff of KBMT 12
1st Place: Finding A Forever Family by Drue Barrilleaux, Kevin Fitch, Ashley Gaston, and John King of KFDM 6
Category 411, Sports Story:
1st Place: Olympic Dreams by Nick Canizales and Allen Rienstra on KBTV 4
Category 412, Photojournalism-Individual:
3rd Place: Individual Photojournalism by Patrick Owens of KBMT 12
2nd Place: Individual Photojournalism by Tom Wright of KFDM 6
1st Place: Individual Photojournalism by Darry Chillow of KBMT 12
Category 413, Documentary:
1st Place: Larry Beaulieu: A Life in Broadcasting by Tom Wright of KFDM 6
Category 414, Best Newscast:
2nd Place: Officer Down; the Death of Bryan Hebert by Scott Lawrence and the KFDM Staff of KFDM 6
1st Place: Officer Hebert Remembered by the Staff of KBMT 12
Category 415, Best Sportscast:
1st Place: A Little About A Lot by James Ware of KBTV 4
Category 416, Best Weather Presentation:
2nd Place: Weather_2_19_12.flv by Terran Kirksey of KBTV 4
1st Place: Patrick Vaughn - 12 Storm Steam by Patrick Vaughn for KBMT 12
Radio
Category 505, Music/Humor/Entertainment Show:
1st Place: Beaumont Boys Bash - starring Clay Walker, Neal McCoy, Zona Jones, and Blue Broussard by Jim King of King of the Road Productions
Category 507, Sports:
1st Place: Dale Sr Tribute by Jerry Jordan of KickinTheTires.net
Magazines
Category 601, Feature Story:
3rd Place: In Wine There Is Truth by Blake Bertrand of the Southeast Texas Arts Council
2nd Place: Shore seekers by Beth Rankin for the Beaumont Enterprise
1st Place: Sole Survivors by Tara Wigley of the University Press - Lamar University
Category 602, News Story:
3rd Place: Global gift Cadence 39:1 by Louise Wood of Lamar University Public Relations
2nd Place: iPortrait of an Artist, Andy Coughlan, Issue Magazine
1st Place: Cheers, to avoiding the breaking point by Beth Rankin of the Beaumont Enterprise
Category 603, Personal Profile/Interview:
3rd Place: Golden Triangle Godiva by Cheryl Rose of the VIP of Southeast Texas Magazine
2nd Place: Golden Rule Government by Margaret Battistelli Gardner for the VIP of Southeast Texas Magazine
1st Place: Earth Songs & Dance, Andy Coughlan, Issue Magazine,
Category 604, Writing Portfolio:
3rd Place: Power of Touch, Forever Fan and Friend, Co-op to Corporate by Beth Gallaspy of Lamar University Public Relations
2nd Place: Putting the "U" in Volunteer, Convenient Care for Inconvenient Sickness, SE Texas' most influential women by Cheryl Rose of the VIP of Southeast Texas Magazine
1st Place: Inspired and inspirational, Making physics real and Westgate earns elite honor Cadence 39:2 by Louise Wood of Lamar University Public Relations
Category 605, Photography:
3rd Place: Vibe Summer 2011 by Tommy Mann Jr. of The Orange Leader
2nd Place: Earth Songs & Dance by Andy Coughlan of the Issue Magazine
1st Place: Feast Your Eyes, Silvia McClain, Grace Mathis, and Larena Head of the VIP of Southeast Texas Magazine
Category 606, Layout:
3rd Place: Facing Self by Andy Coughlan of the Issue Magazine,
2nd Place: The Spirit and the Stone by Blake Bertrand of the Southeast Texas Arts Council
1st Place: Converting heat into power Enginuity June 2011, Cynthia Hicks, Bill Anderson, and Brian Sattler of Lamar University Public Relations
Category 607, Overall Excellence:
3rd Place: Cardinal Cadence 39:1 April 2011; Cardinal Cadence 39:2 Dec. 2011 by the Public Relations Staff of Lamar University
2nd Place: UPbeat, Spring 2011; UPbeat, Fall 2011, by the University Press Staff of Lamar University
1st Place: Cat 5 - 3-17-11, 09-22-11 and 09-29-11, Mike Tobias, Beaumont Enterprise
Public Relations
Category 701, Public Relations Program:
1st Place: It's Cool to be Cool by Debi Derrick and David Caplan, Entergy Texas
Category 702, Brochure:
3rd Place: 2011-2012 Men's Basketball Media Guide by Gerry Dickert of Lamar State College Port Arthur
2nd Place: All Are Welcome by Juan Ceja of the Diocese of Beaumont
1st Place: Universal Personal Gold Guide by Mike Fuljenz of Universal Coin & Bullion Ltd.
Category 703, Newsletter:
3rd Place: Fall 2011 Seahawk Scene Alumni Newsletter by Gerry Dickert and Bart Bragg of Lamar State College Port Arthur
2nd Place: 2011 Lamar State College-Port Arthur President's Report by Mike Rhodes, Gerry Dickert, Tom Neal, Bart Bragg of Lamar State College Port Arthur
1st Place: "Gift of Life" Annual Meeting Report/Newsletter, by e.Sullivan Advertising & Design and the “Gift of Life” Staff of the Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program
Category 704, Posters and fliers:
3rd Place: LIT TEACH by Melanie Lanuza of the Lamar Institute of Technology
2nd Place: Art by Andy Coughlan of Beaumont Community Players
1st Place: Distinguished Faculty Lecturer: George Irwin by Louise Wood and Mike Rhodes of Lamar University Public Relations
Category 705, Special Events Materials:
3rd Place: Pastoral Center Dedication by Juan Ceja of the Diocese of Beaumont
2nd Place: Total Deep Conversion Refinery Inauguration by Jennifer Walsh of Total Petrochemicals
1st Place: LIT Smashbook Cover by Melanie Lanuza of Lamar Institute of Technology
Category 706, Internal Publications/Printed Materials:
1st Place: Entergy Employee Hurricane-Preparedness Newsletter by Robert Adams of Entergy Corp.
Category 707, Electronic newsletter:
2nd Place: Entergy Texas Notes by Debi Derrick and Greg Fulgham of Entergy Texas
1st Place: Mike Fuljenz Metals Market Report by Mike Fuljenz of Universal Coin & Bullion Ltd.
Category 709, Internal Publications/Individual story:
3rd Place: ENSHAPE: Hinnenkamp Runs for Friendship by Michael Rodgers of Entergy Texas
2nd Place: Crews Lasso Galloping Beach Lines by Michael Rodgers of Entergy Texas
1st Place, A Lesson in Poverty - The Tyranny of the Moment by Michael Rodgers of Entergy Texas
Category 710, News Release:
3rd Place: Fecel Financial Center brings virtual finance to Lamar University business students by Brian Sattler of Lamar University Public Relations
2nd Place: Iraq veteran, Dancing With The Stars favorite J.R. Martinez to speak at LSC-PA by Gerry Dickert of Lamar State College Port Arthur
1st Place: Lamar students splash into the sport of collegiate fishing by Larry Acker and Meridith Cumpian of Lamar University Public Relations
Categroy 711, Feature Release:
3rd Place: LU's Griffith captures visions of folklore, life in new book by Louise Wood of Lamar University Public Relations
2nd Place: Entergy snapshops bring reliability into focus by Debi Derrick of Entergy Texas
1st Place: LU distinguished lecturer Irwin strives 'to make physics real' by Louise Wood of Lamar University Public Relations
Category 712, Radio PSA:
2nd Place: Encounter Catholic Baby Expo by Sarah Dupre and Letty Lanza of the Diocese of Beaumont
1st Place: Reconciliation, Staff, Diocese of Beaumont
Category 713, Television PSA:
3rd Place: Lamar University TV PSA testimonials by Beth Gallaspy and Robert Fong of Lamar University Public Relations
2nd Place: "Gift of Life" October 1 Ribbon Run and All That Jazz Event PSA by the "Gift of Life" Staff and Gina Hinson of KFDM Channel 6 for the Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program
1st Place: Reconciliation by the Staff of the Diocese of Beaumont
Category 714, Corporate/Institutional Video:
3rd Place: Jason Project - Tectonic Fury by Brianna Meadows, O’Brien Stanley, Dr. Larry Elliott, Dr. Jim Westgate, and Josh Yawn of Lamar University
2st Place: Total's Deep Conversion Refinery Transformation by Jennifer Walsh and Darryl Corley of Total Petrochemicals
1st Place: Deep Conversion Refinery Celebration Video, Jennifer Walsh and LD Systems of Total Petrochemicals
Web site
Category 801, Web Site Content:
3rd Place: theexaminer.com by The Examiner Staff of The Examiner
2nd Place:, BeACardinal.com by Beth Gallaspy, Brian Sattler, Richard Atkins and Charla Pate of Lamar University Public Relations
1st Place: jimkingoftheroad.com, Jim King, King of the Road Productions
Category 802, Web Site Design:
3rd Place, The Christmas Special by David Hearne of the-christmas-special.com
2nd Place, Kickin' the Tires by Jerry Jordan of KickinTheTires.net
1st Place: jimkingoftheroad.com by Jim King of King of the Road Productions
Category 803, Web Site Photography:
3rd Place: jimkingoftheroad.com by Jim King of King of the Road Productions
2rd Place: "Gift of Life" Website by the "Gift of Life" Staff of the Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program
1st Place: www.dioceseofbmt.org by the Staff of the Diocese of Beaumont
Category 804, Newspaper Internet Video:
2nd Place: Bull Riding Close Up by Tommy Mann Jr. of The Orange Leader
1st Place: Surf, Sand and Trash/Roadblocked by Tommy Mann Jr. of The Orange Leader
Category 806, Blog:
1st Place: Kickin' the Tires by Jerry Jordan of KickinTheTires.net