Brooke Garvis (Messbarger)

Parkville

Parkville

Back in the Day

What sports, activities, or hobbies did you participate in?: Cheerleading, DECA
Favorite High School Teacher?: Mr Weis
First time you drank too much?: Not really horribly too much until college…still can’t drink anything cinnamon flavored - dang Goldschlagger!
Favorite music genre or band in 1996?: I loved country, before it was cool obvs.
Coolest fashion style in 1996?: Flannels and Doc Martins
Worst fashion style in 1996?: Remember those Co-Ed Naked tshirts? Dunno if they were the worst but we were definitely keeping it classy with those!
Favorite hangout place?: Winsteads before heading to hang at someone’s house.
Favorite video game?: Dr. Mario
First car?: Honda CRX
A breaking news event you remember?: O.J.
High school class that helped you the most?: Marketing/DECA

What do you do for work?: I work for Midwest Transplant Network, we coordinate organ and tissue donation. I manage all employee development and training.
What do you do in your free time?: Craft, read, drink wine, huge Royals and Chiefs fan and we love to travel!
Favorite vacation spot?: The beach!
Children/pets (names & ages)?: Halie, 25 - second grade teacher. Kobe 12 - black lab mix. Curry, 8 - chocolate lab mix.
Favorite part of having kids or pets?: Empty nesting isn’t too bad once you get used to it! 🤪
Favorite thing about your significant other or someone special in your life?: My hubs is really great at living by the ‘happy wife, happy life’ motto!
Favorite music genre or band now?: I’m still dorky with my music choices and love T Swift and yacht rock and 80s hair bands
What's your idea of the best night out?: A night at The K!
Favorite places lived or traveled?: We did an 18 day tour through Europe for our 10 year anniversary!
What's still on your Bucket List?: We are trying to visit every MLB and NFL stadium. We are also planning a group trip to Greece with friends for the big 5.0.!
Secret that not many people know about you?: Not sure if it’s much of a secret…but I am terrible to watch a Chief’s game with! 😏😔