A native of Burkburnett, Ranette & her husband now call Wichita Falls home.  Ranette graduated from MSU Texas and University of North Texas.  She is now retired after serving 40 years as Professor and Department Chair of Computer Science at MSU.  She is a volunteer Safety Trainer for Southern Grit Advocacy and serves in several leadership roles at First Baptist Church Wichita Falls. In addition to her work with Impact100, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her 2 sons, 7 grandchildren, and many friends.