Christy is a born-again Christian who was born and raised in Goliad, Texas. She graduated from The University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science degree and later received her Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision.
She worked for twenty-eight years as a teacher and administrator in the Texas public school system.
She and Jack are the parents of a blended family of five children and seven grandchildren. Upon retirement in 2006, Jack and Christy moved to Bellville, Texas to live on their 90-acre farm. They continue to serve their community and local church. As a life-long lover of story-telling, Christy encouraged Jack to share his story of earning a starting position on the Texas A&M Football Team.