Corpus Christi Real Producers - April 2022

lynn cable

>> cover story by Ruth Gnirk

Photography by Sarah Greaud Photography

The Sky’s The Limit

Lynn Cable grew up inFriendswood, Texas, not far fromthe Johnson Space Center. Notlong after earning her Bachelorof Science degree in Psychologyfrom the University of Houston,she landed a job as a NASAcontractor for the Space StationProjects Office. Although shehad a passion for learning andwas working toward her master’sdegree, her husband’s job requiredthem to transfer to Louisiana.Lynn decided that putting herformal education on hold was thebest decision at that time.

A short time later, another job transfer brought them back to their home state of Texas. After settling in Portland, she started her family and began bookkeeping for an architectural firm and a structural engineer. The family had dreamed of living in the country, and at just the right time, they moved to a 30-acre property in

Woodsboro, Texas, where they lived for the next three years. Lynn continued doing part-time work from home for the engineer. It was a wonderful change of pace for Lynn and her family to have the opportunity to enjoy the wildlife and actually see the starry sky at night.

Stirred by a desire to make an impact, Lynn started working as a math interventionist for Woodsboro Independent School District. She quickly earned her alternative teaching certificate so that she could help students reach their greater potential. Lynn accepted a teaching position in the Ingleside Independent School District and worked there until the Ingleside base closed, and the district cut back several teaching positions.

Lynn and her family moved back to Portland, Texas, “The Land of Possibilities” in 2008. Her children got involved again in local sports and activities, and she took a part-time position at the NorthShore Home Owners’ Association. She had no idea how life-changing her decision would be. There, she met John and Linda Thomas, owners of Associated Brokers Group. They recognized Lynn’s skill with people, her heart for excellent service, and her love of learning, encouraging her to consider becoming a REALTOR®.

Lynn earned her real estate license in 2015 and joined Associated Brokers Group full time.

For me, success is not money or material things.

The collaborative team dynamic of support and encouragement told Lynn all she needed to know. It stirred up a desire to continue growing and making an impact on others. She loved that team members stepped in to help each other accomplish sky’s-the-limit goals, that they cheered each other on when things got tough, and that they celebrated each other’s victories.

In 2020 Lynn received the “REALTOR® of the Year” Award and set a goal of becoming a licensed real estate broker to better serve her community. She felt that the more education and understanding she had, the better she would be able to help her clients, co-workers, and community. Lynn accomplished her goal, earning her real estate broker’s license in July of 2021. Education was, and still is, very important to Lynn, who loves to learn and feels it helps decrease limitations.

For several years Lynn has served on the San Patricio County Association of REALTORS® as director and as secretary/treasurer. This year she is honored to serve as the Association’s President. The SPCAR board focuses on community service, with members involved in several projects, including granting high school scholarships. Lynn has helped with collections for the local food bank, blood drives, fan drives for those without air conditioning, clothing and coat drives, diaper/wipe drives, and toy drives. She has also assisted in collecting items for The Purple Door, supplies for local animal shelters, and donations for military care packages.

Being mechanically inclined, Lynn has enjoyed learning new things about plumbing, appliance repairs, and car maintenance. Over the years, she has learned

a lot through hands-on experience as well as through YouTube! It is important to Lynn that she be self-sufficient and equally important that she be a resource for her family, friends, clients, and other agents. Through her church, Lynn has participated in Build-A-Home for families in the Valley (portlandmethodist.org/builda-home). She has always been a handy person and genuinely enjoyed learning to use different tools to help build homes.

Lynn is very proud of her children and is thankful for the memories they have made together. One of the sky’s-the-limit experiences they had together was skydiving for her daughter’s eighteenth birthday. Lynn’s daughter is now a senior in the school of nursing, earning her RN at the University of Texas, and loves to travel whenever possible with her family and friends.

Lynn’s son is an up-and-coming musician who has broken the Nu Louisiana top 40 country charts with his first two singles. Lynn is eagerly waiting for her favorite song called “Windows,” which will be on their upcoming studio album. In the meantime, she loves listening to his song

“Odessa Skies” (Devon Cable and The Rangers (DCR) - Odessa Skies [official audio] - YouTube). The family loves traveling, hiking, kayaking, biking, target shooting, and hanging out with friends. Between conversations with the mother and father who shaped her into the person she is today, Lynn still manages to sneak out now and again for the occasional friendly knife-throwing competition with her dad.

“For me, success is not money or material things,” said Lynn. “My priority is being independent, standing on my own two feet, and helping others learn to do the same. True success means meeting new challenges and reaching my goals. It’s not just about buying and selling property and helping my clients; it’s about giving back to my community.”

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