Born in Atlanta, Texas, Kate Stow is the daughter of James Stow and the late Jean Stow Cotten and sister to Harold Stow. She is the proud mother of Jeff Sullivan (AHS Class of 2003 & Baylor University 2007), who lives in Plano, TX, with his wife, Katie, and their children, Ari and Jarek. Her son, Casey Sullivan (YCP 2007, LANG Veteran, Iraqi Freedom), lives in Atlanta with his wife, Courtney, and their children, Jemma and Jaci.

Kate’s passion for journalism began early, influenced by her mother, Jean, a reporter and editor for The Citizens Journal in the 1970s. She honed her skills working at the Journal and KALT/KPYN Radio. After high school, she attended Texarkana College while working full-time at the Journal, later becoming Managing Editor of The Challenger in Texarkana and editor ofThe Twin City Citizen.

Her career expanded into advertising sales, newspaper editing, and broadcast journalism, including co-hosting Coffee and Comments on KAQC-TV for seven years. She also worked in graphic design at Bob’s Printing and launched her own freelance business, Kate’s Kreations. From 1994 to 2008, she Texas Carrier, a 24-page newsletter for the Texas Rural Letter Carriers Association.

Kate spent 13 years in Louisiana, working as a bid specialist and designer for CONCO Food Services, managing $11 million in annual sales. Afterward, she became a marketing director and supply manager before returning to Texas in 2017. She has since written for The Texarkana Gazette, HER Magazine, The Cass County Journal-Sun, Crossroads Magazine and BUDDY Magazine, covering Texas music.

Currently, she serves as president of the Atlanta Area Rotary and Woman’s Clubs, sits on the Cass County Historical Commission, and led the 2022 Sesquicentennial Committee. She enjoys music, photography, and her grandchildren, balancing faith with a love for The Walking Dead and Jeremy Renner.