Darrell & Jill Barnes – Gather McKinney

Welcome to The McKinney Podcast, where we celebrate the people and happenings that make our city “Unique By Nature.”

Our guests for this episode are Darrell and Jill Barnes, Owners of Gather McKinney.

The MCKPOD is presented by RiskWell and FredShots Photography and recorded at the RiskWell studio in McKinney. Your hosts are James Jenkins and Fred Mahusay

Key Topics:

  • How Darrell’s Navy experience fostered his commitment to community service
  • Jill’s passion for photography, specializing in maternity and newborns, inspired by her father’s dedication to family memories
  • Their purpose-driven use of Gather McKinney for local nonprofits and community events, plus the founding of their own nonprofit, Gather’s Vision
  • The couple’s love for McKinney’s historic downtown, describing it as “a Hallmark movie” come to life
  • The impact of McKinney’s Leadership Program on building community ties and friendships
  • Reflections on the importance of family, gratitude, and Thanksgiving traditions in McKinney

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