Born and raised in Clinton, Kim Hurd is active in the community through her role helping Clinton Public Schools students as the family resource coordinator.
Justin Ruiz was born and has lived in Clinton his whole life because he loves what the small community offers over big-city attractions.
For some, true art is an exercise about finding oneself. For Meridith Smith, she and her family found a home base in Clinton where they work to preserve history, incorporate culture, and provide a space where people are able to create in the process.
Local attorney Richard Phillips has called Clinton his home since 1986, when he began his law career.
Clinton Firefighter John Denney, who was born and raised in Custer City, has lived in Clinton most of his adult life.
Anthony Moore, a fifth generation Custer County resident, has a unique tie to the community of Clinton serving as a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives for District 57 and as the Speaker Pro Tempore for the state as well as practicing law in the community for most of his career.
Kluver’s Furniture & Home Appliance store manager Natalie Simpson, who has lived in Clinton for 17 years, enjoys living in Clinton simply because everyone knows everyone.
Clinton native Darla Barton serves the community through her work with organizations in town as well as through her role at Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home.
Sometimes people leave their hometowns and never look back, then there are some like Clinton Public Schools Director of Transportation and Assistant Athletic Director Jeff King, who returned to his roots here in Clinton and hasn’t looked back.
Sid Smith, who works for Lee Hometown Funeral Home, lived in Clinton for the first 35 years of his life where he enjoyed the family-like atmosphere. He still has a deep appreciation for his roots. He is equally proud of his vocation now and how he can assist people when it comes to the grieving process.