LSLS 2026 Interest Group

Economic Development Professional with 40 years of experience in business attraction, retention and creation. Additional expertise in site selection and incentive negotiations through her for-profit business, Nancy Windham Company. 

I am the daughter of Joe Evans and Kay Evans; I was born and have lived in Nacogdoches all of my life. I am a graduate from both Nacogdoches High School and Stephen F. Austin State University.

I married her college sweetheart, Heath Wallace, and together we have a son, Campbell.  

I have been working in the insurance industry here in Nacogdoches for over 25 years, and in May of 2013, I opened Nikki Evans-Wallace State Farm.

I love my hometown so when I am not spending time with my family, or at work, I enjoy volunteering.  Boards I am currently serving include the Boys & Girls Club Advisory Board, the Nacogdoches Education Foundation and the Nacogdoches Area United Way.  I am also a Past President and Honorary Board member for the Nacogdoches High School Alumni Assn, a past member in the Fredonia Rotary Club and a Sustainer with the Nacogdoches Junior Forum.
 

Bay Breeze Bungalow is a vacation rental condo in South Padre Island.

Aesthetic Solutions is a beauty studio in Nacogdoches specializing in results-driven skincare and precision lash services. We offer derma-planing for baby-soft, makeup-ready skin; high-frequency and sculpting facials using Circadia care; SugarLash Pro volume and classic extensions; Elleebana lash lifts and brow lamination; expert Brazilian waxing with gentle aftercare; and Bryght intimate brightening. Expect a calm, judgment-free space, personalized consultations, and education that helps you glow between visits. Licensed esthetician Courtney Hanzel blends skill, safety, and heart so you leave refreshed, photo-ready, and confident.

Community Rx Help is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing access to prescription medications for uninsured and underinsured individuals in Angelina, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, and Shelby counties. We serve as a liaison between healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies, and patients to reduce barriers to care. Through our Maintenance Medication Program and Emergency/Immediate Medication Program, we help eligible patients obtain essential prescriptions at little to no cost. By partnering with local clinics, pharmacies, and service organizations, we aim to build stronger collaborations that ensure no one in our community goes without the medications they need.

Casey Watts is a dynamic national speaker, author, and researcher in clarity-driven leadership. Drawing on 20 years of experience in education and 8 years of coaching educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders, she developed the Clarity Cycle Framework to help leaders gain and create clarity in their organizations. Casey is also the founder and host of the Clear is the New Confident podcast, where she and her guests bring clarity to the seemingly small things in leadership that make a big difference.

Stonewall Fellowship Church is a Christ-centered, community-focused ministry serving Nacogdoches and the greater East Texas area. Under the leadership of Senior Pastor Desmond Tolbert and First Lady Patricia Tolbert, the church provides a welcoming environment where individuals and families can worship, grow spiritually, and discover their God-given purpose.

Beyond worship services and Bible study, Stonewall Fellowship Church supports the community through food assistance, clothing and coat giveaways, school supplies, youth programs, and services for families and individuals in need.

The church is developing a new multipurpose facility to expand its worship, childcare, educational, youth, and community outreach programs. Stonewall Fellowship Church is committed to sharing the love of Jesus Christ, strengthening families, developing future leaders, and making a positive difference throughout East Texas.