Name: John Branch
Occupation: Clear Lake City Water Authority president and retired chemical company logistics manager
Hometown: Overton, Texas
Current home: Clear Lake City
Family: Wife Patty; two sons, Marshall and Justin: and six grandchildren
My favorite writer is: Tom Clancy
Someone I’d like to meet: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
If I could switch places with someone for just one day, I’d choose: Walt Disney
My favorite performers are: George Strait and Harrison Ford
I like to spend my leisure time: Giving back more than I receive
If I could travel any place, I’d go to: Space
My favorite meal is: Lobster in Maine
As a youngster, I wanted to grow up to be: A pilot
You’ll never catch me: Not taking the time to learn something new
The thing that bugs me the most is: People who do not care
My favorite movie is: “The Scarlet and the Black” and “When the Game Stands Tall”
Few people know: All four boys in my family were Eagle Scouts
