How long have you been working at ICS?
Since 1997 to 2003 and then again since 2017. Strolled back into ICS to visit previous employees and they WOULD NOT let me leave until I agreed to come back to work for them. Basically, they âwoo-edâ me back into the ICS family as if I never left!!
How did you come to start working at ICS?
High School Work Program. I worked with ICS throughout my high school years and sometime into college until I moved away to attend Texas Tech. We still employ several students that started with our High School Work programs! I was nicknamed Young Grasshopper and still hear that occasionally.
What's your favorite thing about working here?
Teammates and Customers⊠Who wouldnât want to work with our fantastic team and talk to Sheriffâs all day!!
Were you born in Waco?
El Paso, TX. Moved to Waco, TX in the 6th Grade
What do you do for fun in your free time?
Cycling with Peloton and/or Group of Friends. Currently training for my first event: Waco Wild West Bicycle Tour in October.
What's your dream vacation?
Anywhere I can put my toes in the sand. Iâm always ready for the lake, river, beach or any island getaway!
What's something you haven't done, but want to?
Become a Fashion Designer and Live in NYC
Favorite childhood TV show? Kids Incorporated
Favorite book or movie? Movie: The Shawshank Redemption. Books: Anything True Crime related
Favorite food? I love a good salad ⊠but I dislike making them.
How long have you been working at ICS?
TOO DANG LONG!! J/K! 7 years this September. Are we close to retirement yet, or how does that work?
How did you come to start working at ICS?
Back when I was still in high school and needed money for âstuffâ, my Mom forced me to work. Apparently, that was how life starts out when you get your driverâs license! Our Director is a family friend of my Mom, so when I was little kid, we cleaned her house for money. I think it was always a plan to groom me for working with her as I grew up and here I am, working for ICS and loving life. I have actually never worked for a company outside of ICS and plan to grow this gig into a career with this company! Besides, now Iâm older and still need moneys, LOL!
What's your favorite thing about working here?
The comfortability and the coffee. We get free coffee all day long! It took me a while to train my fellow employees speaking is not allowed until after Iâve had coffee in the mornings. Oh, and the fabulous dress code. Seriously, we can wear shorts and flip-flops in the summer because we never see the public!
Were you born in Waco?
Born in good ole Bellmead, TX then ventured off to the big ole Mount Calm, TX. Graduated in a High School class of seventeen, true story! Now my husband and I live near Mount Calm in a remote area with even less people. Love the wide open spaces and plenty of room. e
What do you do for fun in your free time?
Practice Tarot Card reading. Gotta live up to the name of Glenda, The Good Witch, LOL.
What's your dream vacation?
One thatâs 365 days long!
What's something you haven't done, but want to?
Skydiving. I reckon jumping out of a perfectly good airplane suits me well. We shall see and Iâll fill you in with details if I come back alive!
Favorite childhood TV show? Word Girl, LOL! Iâd wake up early every Saturday and Sunday morning to watch it by myself before my mean older brother would come in and change it⊠LOL! Loved the weekend mornings watching that show.
Favorite book or movie? Wizard of Oz hands down!! Glenda, The Good Witch, didnât just come from nowhere ;) Just sayin'!
Favorite food? POTATOES. Any shape, any form. I will eat them. It is the earthâs most perfect food!
How long have you been working at ICS?
Iâm just about to hit my 10 year anniversary later this year. It doesnât feel like itâs been that long! đ
Whatâs your favorite thing about working here?
We laugh a lot. And thereâs always something tasty to snack on in the break room.
Whatâs the most interesting or unusual job you had before this?
I worked in the wardrobe department for one of the Disney on Ice shows and got to tour the world with Mickey Mouse. It was pretty awesome!
What has been the best moment of your life so far?
I recently started back to school and Iâm working towards getting my Bachelorâs degree. Iâm really looking forward to walking across the stage in a couple of years!
Besides visiting the Silos, what would be your top recommendation youâd give someone visiting Waco?
If the weather is nice, definitely check out the Cameron Park Zoo or the Mammoth National Monument site.
If you could hang out with anyone, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be?
I never got to meet my grandparent on my momâs side. They both passed before I was born. They served in the military during WWII which is how they met. Fun fact, my grandmother outranked my grandfather. I would have loved to hear some of their stories.
If you could learn to do anything, what would you pick.
Iâd love to learn to be fluent in other languages like Spanish or French, or ASL.
If you could have a super power, what would it be and why? Teleportation. Iâd save so much time and money travelling!!!
What singer/artist do you have on repeat right now? Chappell Roan
Describe yourself in 3 words. Creative, Sarcastic, Tall
How long have you been working at ICS?
Almost 7 Years now.
Whatâs your favorite thing about working here?
The environment. Everyone is willing to help each other.
Whatâs the most interesting or unusual job you had before this?
Making Skittles candy, and test testing them at a Candy Factory.
What has been the best moment of your life so far?
Watching my daughter excel in learning to read.
Besides visiting the Silos, what would be your top recommendation youâd give someone visiting Waco?
Dr. Pepper Museum
If you could hang out with anyone, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be?
Right off it would be my amazing wife and daughter. After that I would have to say my grandparents.
If you could learn to do anything, what would you pick.
Iâm always wanting to do DIY projects around my home so I would say carpentry.
If you could have a super power, what would it be and why? Teleportation- So I could travel more.
What singer/artist do you have on repeat right now? No set artist or singer. Either 90âs country or 80âs rock
Describe yourself in 3 words. Kind, Creative, Optimistic
How long have you been working at ICS?
5 years in October, but seems like much, much longer! It is more like family than coworkers and I plan on sticking around with this bunch.
How did you come to start working at ICS?
I was lucky enough to find the job on Indeed. I was working in a local grocery store and I thought a change of pace would be great. From groceries over to jail supplies was a perfect fit for me.
What's your favorite thing about working here?
Definitely the people I work for and with. As a small family owned business everyone is very close here. I also LOVE my customers. There are several customers that I talk to at least weekly, just to talk about what has been going on for the week.
Were you born in Waco?
I was born in Waco, TX and have lived here my entire life. I have never wanted to move out of Waco⊠even with the Magnolia traffic that has begun over the past few years.
What do you do for fun in your free time?
I love spending time with my husband and 2 sons doing anything outside we can find to do. Of course, with a houseful of boys, football is a must. Any, and all, football is on and a family event. We even have our own family bets for wins! Chores are always a negotiation with the wins!! Our family NFL Draft will begin soon for this season. We are a very competitive family.
What's your dream vacation?
Bora Bora with the beautiful sand and clear water. My husband and I always say, when we win the lottery that will be our regular vacay spot!
What's something you haven't done, but want to?
I would love to travel out of the country. I just recently flew for the first time, so there is definitely a list of places I need to visit now.
Favorite childhood TV show? I used to love watching TGIF (thank goodness itâs Friday) and my favorite show was Dinosaurs. I used to sit with my parents and siblings every Friday with our TV dinners and character TV trays. Friday has always been my favorite day!
Favorite book or movie? My favorite movie of all time is The Wizard of Oz. Iâm not very good at sitting through movies or long enough to get through a book.
Favorite food? I could eat anything from the menu at Whataburger any time. This means I can never leave Texas unless Whataburger expands.
How long have you been working at ICS?
Seems like a lifetime but⊠I just made my ten year in July
Whatâs your favorite thing about working here?
Learning more about how jail/ prisons operate.
Whatâs the most interesting or unusual job you had before this?
I was a housekeeper at a hotel, you get to meet all kinds of people
What has been the best moment of your life so far?
Being a mom and watching my kids accomplish things in their life that I didnât have the opportunity to do when I was growing up.
Besides visiting the Silos, what would be your top recommendation youâd give someone visiting Waco?
The lakes, we have a few different lakes that surround the Waco area, they are beautiful and have plenty of wildlife.
If you could hang out with anyone, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be?
John Lennon or any member of The Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, the list could go on forever.
If you could learn to do anything, what would you pick.
I want to learn to sew, it is a dying trade and I fill it would be a very useful trade to have
If you could have a super power, what would it be and why? Time Travel, to experience and see all the things that have happend in history
What singer/artist do you have on repeat right now? Red Clay Strays, The Beatles (always on repeat), Post Malone (country version)
How long have you been working at ICS?
9 years in December
Whatâs your favorite thing about working here?
My Customers⊠Because they are Fabulous!!!
Whatâs the most interesting or unusual job you had before this?
I worked at a Green House and LOVED repotting plants
What has been the best moment of your life so far?
August 2nd 2024⊠I became a GiGi (Grandma)
Besides visiting the Silos, what would be your top recommendation youâd give someone visiting Waco?
Historical Part of Waco.. Elm Street to MLK Street
If you could hang out with anyone, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be?
My Mom! I would LOVE to just hear her laugh again!
If you could learn to do anything, what would you pick.
Astronomy. I have always been infatuated with the Solar System.
If you could have a super power, what would it be and why? FLY! How awesome would it be, to just be able to fly, and see Nature at itâs best.
What singer/artist do you have on repeat right now? Kevin Gates
Describe yourself in 3 words. Heart of Gold
How long have you been working at ICS?
I started my Jail Supplies journey in October 2019! I have been locked in for almost 5 years and doing life! haha
Whatâs your favorite thing about working here?
My customers are the most amazing people! Their positive feedback keeps me pushing to be the BEST that I can be in my job and life!
Whatâs the most interesting or unusual job you had before this?
I was a Starbucks Barista for 8 years before coming on to ICS. You will not believe half the things I have seen due to people not having their coffee yet.
What has been the best moment of your life so far?
Becoming a mother is the best moment of life. I donât know what I would do without my kids.
Besides visiting the Silos, what would be your top recommendation youâd give someone visiting Waco?
. If you are visiting Waco I hope you are coming to see the Baylor Bears play in any sport. Waco has grown so much there is so many fun things to do.
If you could hang out with anyone, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be?
If I can hang out with anyone Iâd choose my grandma. She passed away in May. She was the best MOM in my life and miss her so much.
If you could learn to do anything, what would you pick.
I would like to learn how to become a car mechanic. I watch so many YouTube videos so that I can try to fix my car anytime I have trouble.
If you could have a super power, what would it be and why? My super power would be self-multiplication. My life is so busy at times so Iâd like to make sure I am everywhere that I am needed.
What singer/artist do you have on repeat right now? My kids love That Mexican OT so he is pretty much playing all the time in the car and at home while doing daily task such as cleaning. Got to get them kids up and moving somehow.
Describe yourself in 3 words. Dedicated, Caring, & Dependable
How long have you been working at ICS?
I have been with ICS for a great couple months! Been here since July and they are never getting rid of me. LOL. I love it here! Seriously, I just carved my name into my desk just like grade school so now they have to keep me here! :)
Whatâs your favorite thing about working here?
The vibes and the atmosphere here are amazing, my coworkers are great people to be around and work with. Who knew that selling supplies to Jails would be my calling in life as a career? But it works!
Whatâs the most interesting or unusual job you had before this?
I would have to say working at 7 Eleven was pretty interesting. It was never a dull moment between the lotto loving grandmas and grandpas to the young kids begging their parents for slurpees and candy.
What has been the best moment of your life so far?
Honestly, moving to Texas was the best moment of my life. It was a big change for me but the best change I have ever made. I mean everything is bigger and better in Texas! :)
Besides visiting the Silos, what would be your top recommendation youâd give someone visiting Waco?
To go eat at Bubbaâs, they have the BEST chicken nachos on the face of this earth! 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
If you could hang out with anyone, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be?
I would definitely hang out with Hermione Granger, my fellow Gryffindor, so she can show me the ropes at Hogwarts and teach me all the spells she knows!
If you could learn to do anything, what would you pick.
I would learn how to make pasta from scratch, it looks like so much fun.
If you could have a super power, what would it be and why? I would definitely Fly because for 1. I want to see the view the birds get to see & for 2. I can get places a lot faster! LOL
What singer/artist do you have on repeat right now? SZA, her music just speaks to my heart and soul.
Describe yourself in 3 words. Funny, Caring, Energetic