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Board of Directors

Our board represents a cross-section of our community and has a passion for our organization and those we serve. The members work hard to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization and oversee that the funds raised directly affect those in need.

 

Board Officers

  • Lon Tieman I Chairman
    Lon Tieman I Chairman

    Bio to follow.

  • Rev. Gloria Villa Diaz, D.Min. | Secretary
    Rev. Gloria Villa Diaz, D.Min. | Secretary

    Gloria is the Bilingual minister at New Day In Christ Ministries serving inmates around the country and Day-Laborers in Houston, TX.
    She also serves as a member of the Unification Task Force of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America.
    Along with her husband, Rev. Fredy, Gloria serves children and youth through camps and church activities within her denomination.

Board Members

  • Doug Fortner | Executive Director
    Doug Fortner | Executive Director
  • Patti Clemens
    Patti Clemens

    Voting member

  • Brett Doty
    Brett Doty

    Voting Member

  • George Finch
    George Finch

    Voting Member

  • Ed Gomez
    Ed Gomez

    Voting Member

  • John James
    John James

    Voting member

  • Bryan Mayfield
    Bryan Mayfield

    Voting Member

  • Stormy Mayfield
    Stormy Mayfield

    Voting Member

  • Thomas Wood
    Thomas Wood

    Voting Member

Ex Officio Board Members

  • Thomas Wood I Former Board Chair
    Thomas Wood I Former Board Chair

    Tom Wood is a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, teaching the Sunday morning Voyagers class, among other positions and responsible activities. Tom also serves the community by driving for Bay Area Meals on Wheels with other church/community members. Tom and Jill have two children, one of whom is an ordained Methodist pastor in the Texas Annual Conference.

  • James Webb | Former Board Chair
    James Webb | Former Board Chair

    James Webb is an Elder at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Houston.
    He is active in the Houston Bay Area Emmaus community, Camp Gilmont (counselor), Crossroads at Parkplace, Love Out Loud, and Young Life.
    Married to Charelle and dad to their three kids: Davis, Aldan, Darcie. James and Charelle own a staffing company in Houston.

  • Art Stephenson | Former Board Chair
    Art Stephenson | Former Board Chair

    Art Stephenson, former Director of NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center, is a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Since stepping down as Chairman of the Board, Art has invested considerable time in SIFAT, Servants in Faith and Technology, helping to bring clean water to inhabitants of Ecuador and other under served places in the developing world.