Walt Milner was born in Atlanta, Georgia before moving to Chicago, Illinois where he met his wife Carol in high school. After attending the University of Illinois, he served as Captain in the US Army. In 1976, he and his wife were transferred to Texas, and they settled in the community of Colleyville. He worked for the First National Bank of Grapevine as a Vice President and eventually went to work as a financial planner for Southwest Securities. His daughters attended Grapevine High School, and his wife worked as an aide at both Cannon Elementary and Bear Creek Elementary. Walt was active in his community as President of the Lion’s Club, Trustee for Grapevine Memorial Hospital, Board member of the Community Awareness Council, President of Grapevine Rotary, District Governor for Rotary District 5790, and a leader of various boards and committees at First Methodist Church in Grapevine. In 1982, he was elected to the Grapevine Colleyville School Board and was President of the Board from 1984-1992. During his tenure, he led the Bond Steering Committee which spearheaded the construction of many current GCISD buildings. He was also a director for the Excellence in Education Foundation, which provided teachers with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills. He served on the GCISD Substance Abuse Committee and was involved in Teen Court and Special Olympics. Walt also became involved in Tarrant County College and their Transitional Skills Program, which gives special needs students in the local community a place to further their education after high school. Walt continues to be involved in this community that he cherishes so dearly. Many have called Walt their mentor, and he loves nothing more than continuing to volunteer and serve.