Sue & Jim Lavender have lived in Tarrant County for 33 years, after both growing up in Dallas. Jim has worked for Ben E. Keith Foods for 42 years. As Executive Vice President, Jim serves in leadership with several industry boards. Sue has been involved with the public schools for over 30 years. She enjoys serving on a number of boards; The Learning Center of North Texas, the Cotton Bowl, Partners of the Life Shelter, and the Scovell Scholarship Foundation. Sue and Jim are active members of First Presbyterian Church of Arlington. Their son Scott is a graduate of Texas A&M, as well as, Dallas Theological Seminary, and he works in the oil and gas industry in Fort Worth. Their daughter Kathryn, is a graduate of the University of Arkansas, and son-in-law Eric Keaton is a graduate of the University of Texas at Arlington. They have two children, Mackenzie (8) and Colin (6). Her twin sister Lacey is a graduate from Texas Tech, and her husband Chris, graduated from Texas A&M. They have two children, Addison (8), and Mary Elizabeth (4). A fun weekend activity is spending time at Cantera Ranch near Priddy, TX. The entire Lavender family participates in the Scovell Scholarship Foundation which honors High School graduates with college scholarships.
