Joanne Shofner chose to serve her community through her enthusiasm for politics and now is the President of Nacogdoches County Republican Women. Through her leadership and with the help of her board, the club is now one of the larger clubs in Texas. Joanne also serves on the Nacogdoches Historical Landmark Preservation Committee as well as the finance committee at her church. Her small business as a trained Christian Life Coach is her passion as she helps empower women in recovery from traumatic experiences. She has also written and taught Bible studies and led women's retreats for 20 years. As a former manager for Hyatt Hotels, Joanne utilized her degree in hotel and restaurant management from the Hilton School at the University of Houston. Joanne Shofner is a leader, business owner, teacher and public servant.

Joanne and her husband David Shofner have a long history of being deeply involved in their church and East Texas community. They enjoy spending time with their combined families of seven children, their spouses and six grandchildren. They also enjoy their three rescue dogs and one cat. Down time includes Texas road trips, trail riding, and marveling at God's creation. Joanne and David also have a passion for the historical legacy of East Texas as well as our country, wanting to learn from those who came before us about the importance of preserving the good, the true and the beautiful.

Joanne Shofner was born and raised in a family of entrepreneurs and public servants in the Houston area. Family businesses include commercial real estate, construction and development as well as banking and finance. Public service has included serving on boards of universities and public-school systems, civic organizations, and state organizations appointed by multiple governors. The multi-generational message in her family has always been God, family, working hard and public service. As a conservative, Joanne recognizes that it's time for a true Republican leader to represent District 11 at the Capitol. A vote for Joanne Shofner is a vote for a true conservative with the strength to defend Texans with integrity, transparency and honesty.