Craig McDaniel

Graduated from the University of Arkansas, was a USAF officer (pilot then public affairs officer). Did some pretty cool stuff in the military.

Wound up in Dallas to pursue my dream of being a journalist, which I was for several years before switching to public relations for a variety of organizations and for the past 10 years consulting for many different clients. Got the bug to rise above neighborhood association leadership and ran for office in 1993 for the Dallas City Council. Made a little history as the first openly gay person elected in Dallas (2nd in Texas)to a public office. Had a fun - and fraught-filled four years doing that. Just Google me and don't believe everything you see. My professional and personal life have been fulfilling. It is nice to remember you all.

I was a yearbook photographer and we (I won't say who else) found an unexposed roll of film on the school grounds. We developed it along with other film in the lab, which was a closet converted for the purpose. Shocking! The roll revealed nude photos of C'ville lass, which was a delight for a couple of us 10th graders. Fortunately for everyone, we had no idea who she was and have long lost the negatives -- so everyone relax.

Like some of you, I got involved in target shooting (the Rotary Rifles) and pursued that into college. Was ranked 4th in the U.S. and seriously considered going for the Olympic Team. Alas, that would have been 1980 -- the year we boycotted the Games that were being held in the USSR.

Kevin and I have been together since April 1997.