The Distinguished Citizen Award Luncheon honors individuals who share Scouting’s belief in leadership, determination, and values, and have contributed significantly to the growth and vitality of our community. It also provides critical financial support through the Friends of Scouting campaign for all our programs across 15 counties in Central Texas.
Jan and Bobby Jenkins are two of the most visible leaders in Central Texas business and philanthropic circles. Whether as a family or at the office, the Jenkins name is synonymous with character. Jan and Bobby’s example has inspired generations to serve, support, and give. Scouting has helped instill these values in the Jenkins family, from Bobby’s time as a Scout growing up in San Antonio to Jan’s service as a volunteer leader in Austin while their children were Scouts in elementary school. It’s easy to see the Scout Oath’s call to “help other people at all times” and the Scout Law’s values of being Friendly, Courteous, and Kind, reflected in the life Jan and Bobby have made for themselves and their family.
Bobby Jenkins is owner of ABC Home & Commercial Services with offices in Austin, San Antonio, College Station, Bell County, Corpus Christi, the Rio Grande Valley and Waco. ABC employs more than 1,100 people and offers a wide variety of services including pest, lawn, mechanical and home improvement. Bobby is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in business management.
Jan Jenkins has dedicated much of her life to serving children, families, and her community. She has made an impact as an educator, working as a middle school math teacher, and philanthropist, notably spending more than 25 years as a supporting member of Helping Hand Home for Children. She is also currently a supporting member of the Junior League of Austin and Elizabeth Ann Seton Board. One of Jan’s most meaningful philanthropic commitments is fundraising for the Moss Pieratt Foundation, which supports research at the SUDCRRC at NYU Langone. She also served as Co-Chair of the Hospice Austin Gala and Alzheimer’s Texas Gala. Her extensive volunteer service has also included PTA leadership roles at Casis Elementary, O. Henry Middle School, and Austin High, as well as board service at Good Shepherd Episcopal School and WAYA. Jan is a 1982 graduate of Texas A&M University.
Bobby is the Co-Founder and Board member of Recognize Good, current Chair of the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, past Chair and current Board member of Austin Gives with the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, a Trustee for the College For All Texans Foundation, Chair of the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation, Vice Chair of the Texas Business leadership Council, past Chair and current Board member of Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse and the Alzheimer’s Texas Association, Chairman of the Professional Pest Management Alliance, Board member and past Chair of the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Foundation, and serves with the Moss Pieratt Foundation and The Friends of the ABC Kite Festival Foundation. He is a past Chair of the Austin Chamber of Commerce, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, past Chair of the Association of Former Students at Texas A&M University, past Board member of E3 Alliance, past President of both the Texas and National Pest Management Associations, past Chair of the Better Business Bureau, a past Chair for Caritas of Austin and is currently co-chairing their capital campaign. He is also a past Chair of the American Heart Association and its Heart Walk, and a past Co-Chair for the United Way Annual Campaign and past United Way Board member.
Jan, Bobby, and the Jenkins family have been members at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd for almost 40 years. Jan had the privilege of teaching Sunday school for 13 years alongside her children, while Bobby has served on the vestry, as a Eucharistic Minister, and taught Sunday school.
Jan and Bobby have been married for 43 years and have three children (Jessica Pieratt 40, Chelsea Myers 37, and Bo 34) and eight wonderful grandchildren (Moss, Madeline, Frances, Robby, Morrison, Belle, Laurel, and Porter).
Help us honor incredible work in our community and support Scouting through your sponsorship of our event!
Since 1910, Scouting America has provided programs with a mission of preparing young people for adulthood and to be responsible citizens. Scouting offers exciting programs designed to inspire, build character, and instill the values boys and girls need to succeed today. Funds from the Distinguished Citizen Award event benefit hundreds of Scouting programs across 15 Central Texas counties serving youth regardless of ability or economic level.
Help us honor incredible work in our community and support Scouting through your sponsorship of our event!