Monica’s life motto has always been “You can’t just take from society, you also have to give back.” which she does through her commitment and involvement with Houston Safari Club, Houston Safari Club Foundation, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo and other organizations.

Monica has been a member of HSC since 2007. She has served as HSCF vice president (2014-2015), member of the Gazelles committee (2010-present), chair of the convention merchandising booth (2016), HSCF membership committee (2009-2011), board of directors (2016-2018, 2018-2020), co-chairman of YWCE (2019), HSC/HSCF Secretary (2019-2022) and currently as HSCF Director (2021-2023).

Monica is a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and has been a committee volunteer for 26 years.  Monica is currently serving on the Breeders Greeters and Ranching & Wildlife Committees. She is also a member of the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and Texas Women on the Wing,

Monica has been with Halliburton for 30 years and is Proposal Manager at Boots & Coots, a sub-product service line of Halliburton.  As an avid huntress, her favorite place to hunt is South Africa, which she considers to be her home away from home!  Monica also enjoys spending time with her family, fishing, reading, photography, rodeos, and traveling.  Monica loves mentoring other women and youth to fall in love with the outdoors by encouraging them to try hunting and fishing activities.