For our lunch speaker tomorrow, Thomas Rodgers has kindly accepted our invite to speak to us. Thomas’ skills have earned both him and the company a reputation for excellence, problem-solving, and innovative application since 2005 when A Brush Above Services started. He is a managing partner for ABA Services and spearheading the Midtown Baseball Project, which will be the topic discussed.

Join us at The Phillips Event Center on April 8, 2026 at 12 pm

Amy Restivo is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Managing Partner at Brewer, Eyeington, and Patout, where she plays a key leadership role in guiding the firm’s strategic direction and client service approach. The firm provides a wide range of professional services, including advisory support, business and personal tax planning and preparation, and client accounting services.

Amy earned both her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in Accounting and her Master’s degree in Accounting from Texas A&M University. With her strong educational foundation and extensive professional experience, she is known for delivering thoughtful financial guidance and building lasting client relationships across a variety of industries.

Mark Allen is an experienced attorney and Chief Privacy Officer with more than 20 years of leadership in delivering enterprise-wide legal, privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory guidance across complex, highly regulated environments. He currently serves as Assistant Vice President and Privacy Officer at Texas A&M University, where he leads privacy compliance efforts spanning research, academic, clinical, and operational areas, ensuring adherence to regulations such as HIPAA, FERPA, GDPR, and GLBA.

Mark earned his bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from University of Tennessee, Knoxville and his Juris Doctor from University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. Known for his practical, solution-oriented approach, he is a trusted advisor to executive leadership, with deep expertise in data privacy, AI governance, vendor risk management, and implementing privacy-by-design strategies that align legal requirements with organizational innovation.

James Leifeste is a Portfolio Manager in Commercial Banking at Citizens Bank, where he supports commercial loan and deposit portfolios through credit underwriting, financial analysis, portfolio monitoring, and regulatory compliance. He works closely with senior lenders and relationship managers to drive portfolio growth while maintaining strong credit quality and adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards.

James earned his Bachelor’s degree in Urban & Regional Planning and brings a strong analytical foundation with hands-on experience across the full lifecycle of commercial banking relationships, including financial statement and cash flow analysis, risk assessment, loan structuring support, and ongoing performance monitoring. Known for his practical, detail-oriented approach, he contributes to informed decision-making through credit memorandums, portfolio reviews, and cross-functional collaboration in support of effective risk management and long-term financial performance.

As we approach the District Conference, it's time to open nominations to the District 5910 Roll of Fame.  This is an opportunity to name a Rotarian from your club that has gone above and beyond in service to Rotary.  

 

Below are the minimum qualifications for receiving this meaningful award.

1.  Honoree must have served as an Officer or Director of a Rotary Club.

2.  Honoree must have been a member of Rotary for 5 years prior to nomination.

3.  Honoree must have above average attendance, have attended another Rotary Club, and at least one (1) District Conference, and one (1) District Assembly.

4.  Honoree must have chaired or actively served on several club committees in more than one (1) of the Avenues of Service.

5.  Honoree should make every effort to be present to personally receive their award.

 

Below is the link to the Application.  A complete application includes filling in all fields and uploading a JPG or PNG photo of the nominee before April 11, 2026.