LH Today recently visited with local resident Jonathan Neerman.

Jonathan's Dallas roots go back nearly 30 years, as he was raised in East Dallas and Mesquite.

He and his family have lived in Lake Highlands since 2007.





My name is: Jonathan Neerman

I am a resident of (area inside LH): Lake Ridge Estates

I have lived here: 2 years

Alma mater: Where else? Aggieland, Class of '96

Occupation: Professional Father and Attorney

Organizations I'm involved with: Most of my time is devoted to serving as Chairman of the Dallas County Republican Party. I am also a member of the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands.

My hobbies include: Changing diapers, helping Republican candidates around the state, and tilting at windmills.

The most unusual, funniest or hardest job I’ve ever held was: Spending a summer drying cars at a car wash in college

About my family: I am happily married to my college sweetheart, Tricia, since 1997. I have a daughter Esther (3) and son Jonathan, Jr. (3 months)

What I am passionate about: finding and supporting leaders who want to make a difference in government service.

On a typical Saturday you might find me: at White Rock Lake feeding the ducks with my daughter.

Something others may be surprised to learn about me is: I spent six years working at the CIA before moving home to Dallas in 2002. During my time with the agency, I served as an Intelligence Officer and worked in the Counterterrorism Center.

You can learn more about Jonathan and his work as Chair for the Dallas County Republican Party at http://www.jonathanneerman.com.