Occupation: owner/broker of Dentex Realty in Denton

Rita Rogers

Website: www.dentexrealty.com

Birth date and place: Nov. 3; Yorkshire, England

Family: Jade, 29; Briony, 28; Joey, 24; and Matthew, deceased

The one thing I enjoy most about my work is: I get the best of all worlds — my passion for houses and meeting new people.

My business philosophy is: Do what you say and always do the right thing.

If I could, I’d be a: professional genealogist.

I’m so sick of: dishonesty.

The four guests at my fantasy dinner party would be: the four friends I have had dinner with every month for many years. We have lived, laughed and cried together.

My hobby is: genealogy.

The last book I read was: Horse Shoe Bottoms by Tom Tippett.

I wish I knew how to: sing!

My worst habit is: worrying.

Nobody knows I: love to garden.

The person I most admire is: My ancestors. They made me who I am today.

My guilty pleasure is: salted peanuts.

I drive a: Chrysler Pacifica.

I’d like to be driving a: red Mini Cooper.

My favorite restaurant is: Texas Roadhouse.

I’m happiest when: I have my children and my grandchildren around me.

I regret: not having added to my education sooner.

If I won the lottery, here’s what I’d do just for me: travel.

If I could change one thing about Denton, it would be: nothing.

When I retire, I plan to: scale down and plant vegetables.

Community activities: past volunteer with Aubrey PTA, Friends of Aubrey Area Library and Matthew’s Park; current volunteer with Adopt-a-Highway