Stephen Jon Sullivan

Name: Stephen Jon Sullivan

Occupation: Owner, The Sullivan Agency (an Allstate agency) in Denton.

Birth date and place: May 16; Wichita Falls

Family: wife, Ellen

The one thing I enjoy most about my work is: knowing that we help people protect their property and possessions, their family and their retirement income.

My business philosophy is: to treat each customer as if they were our first customer.

If I could, I’d be a: retired astronaut who had walked on the moon.

I’m so sick of: politicians who tell us one thing to get elected and then do the opposite.

The four guests at my fantasy dinner party would be: the Apostle Paul, Chuck Swindoll, Charles Darwin and a rabbi.

My hobbies are: snow skiing, golfing, playing with my grandchildren and reading.

The last book I read was: The Appeal by John Grisham.

I wish I knew how to: play golf better.

My worst habit is: smoking cigars.

Nobody knows I: have translated two books of the Bible from the original Greek text.

The person I most admire is: anyone who can work eight hours a day, do yard work and have a 10 handicap in golf.

I drive a: 2003 Expedition.

I’d like to be driving a: 2009 Expedition.

My favorite restaurant is: Perry’s Steakhouse, The Woodlands.

I’m happiest when: my wife and I are with our two children and six grandchildren.

If I won the lottery, here’s what I’d do just for me: Take my entire family to Ireland.

If I could change one thing about Denton, it would be: make all streets four lanes, even under the bridges, with separate turn lanes.

When I retire, I plan to: travel with my wife and take extended family to Ireland.

Community activities: member of the Denton Chamber of Commerce, Denton South Rotary Club, North Texas President’s Council, Mean Green Club and NT Letterman’s Association.