Board of Directors

Leslie White: Hello!  I am a Senior Escrow Officer with CentraLand Title Company, which is a locally owned title company in Bell County.  My real estate career has encompassed several facets of the real estate industry, such as working in real estate law, originating mortgages for a local mortgage company and an Escrow Officer/Manager in title, with close to 20 years in the title industry.  I truly enjoy working alongside lenders and realtors to deliver a positive closing experience for one of the largest purchases one will make in their lifetime. What I love the most about this business are the relationships built with everyone involved in each transaction and feel that life is about connecting with others, developing those relationships and working together to improve the community that you live and work in. 

Annie Griffey:  I am a Escrow Officer with 11 years experience in the title industry and strive to make your closing experience the best it can be.  One of my favorite quotes by Jay Danzie is "Your smile is your logo, your personality is your business card, and how you leave others feeling after an experience with you is your trademark".  I look forward to building my trademark with all of you in Salado.

Self-employed CPA in Temple/Belton/Salado area since November 1985 specializing in tax planning, tax preparation and business consulting.

Jennifer was raised in Central Texas and has always loved animals. As she found more and more of her free time being spent with dogs, she decided to make her hobby her business. She quit her corporate job in Houston and returned to Salado in 2008 with the idea of opening The Dog Spot. With the help of God, close friends and family she was able to create the shop that exists today. The business has been so successful that The Dog Spot opened their expanded location in 2019. Jennifer is married to her husband John and has two children along with her dogs, Lulu and Belle,  and her cat Snax.

My name is Deedra Rawls.  I am a wife and mother of 2 and I have lived, worked, and played in Central Texas for more than 40 years (GO CRUSADERS! CLASS OF 2003).  My calling is helping others and with a background in education and business, I believe that a solid relationship built on trust and communication is key. I am committed to growing a full service Real Estate business of my own that exceeds all expectations by leading, with a servant heart, each client thru the home buying/selling experience, creating happy clients who will forever refer to me as “friend”. #ctxhomegirl

As a chamber of commerce president for Rockdale, TX, I planned, organized, directed and controlled the chamber’s services, products, economic development and public policy activities for association’s members and responded to the needs of its members within available and agreed upon financial resources.

I developed and maintained a collaborative working relationship between the Rockdale Chamber of Commerce, and other key business & public policy organizations, other regional chambers and other regional organizations to foster a nurturing business environment for members. I Oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Chamber, including management of programs, membership and marketing efforts.  I worked with the Chairs to prepare agendas and materials for Board and Executive Committee meetings.  I developed goals and objectives for recommendation to the Board and established administrative policies and procedures for office functions.  I served as a principal spokesperson and ambassador for the Chamber and worked with businesses in the Rockdale area on retention and expansion.  I am excited to serve on the Salado board and to be a part of Salado’s ever changing future.

Our mission is to serve our clients and community with integrity and gratitude. Our team loves what we do and our goal is to provide exceptional service every step of the way throughout the real estate process, while creating lasting relationships with our clients, customers, and affiliates.