Board Of Directors
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Mark A. Tennant is the Founder and President/CEO of Arrow Child & Family Ministries. A nationally recognized speaker in the area of foster care, Mark’s passion for Helping Kids and Strengthening Families comes from his own background as a former foster child. Mark graduated from Oral Roberts University with a Pastoral degree and in 1992 founded Arrow. He has served on the Texas Alliance of Child & Family Services Board of Directors as President and Past President. |
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Maria Bush, the always-busy wife of Neil Bush and full-time mother finds time to work as a community volunteer. A bundle of enthusiasm and energy, she loves working with the charity started by her mother-in-law, The Barbara Bush Family Literacy program. She is also active in the March of Dimes, Kick Start, Arrow Child & Family Ministries, Points of Light and the Children’s Assessment Center. |
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Madeline Collier is married and has 4 children, 2 of which are adopted. She is Vice Chairman of the Harris County Republican Party. She was just elected on the Board of Trustees - Houston Baptist University. Madeline resides in Houston, Texas with her family. |
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Steven E. Lytle is the former Executive Vice President / COO of Arrow Child & Family Ministries. Steven has over 20 years experience in providing integrated consulting assistance to local and national organizations, not for profit agencies, businesses and government agencies. Since graduating from Pennsylvania State University in 1965, Steven has gained extensive management experience as an Engineer, Project Manager, Personnel Manager, Operations Manager and Executive Vice President. |
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Cindy Marion, a native Texan, Cindy Marion is the founder, president and CEO of Marion, Montgomery, Inc. Known for her keen insight, humor and hands-on approach, Cindy has built long-term client relationships by creating marketing strategies that overcome challenges, generate cost savings and provide enhanced results. She is a popular and engaging speaker and works with a number of causes, including those involving youth and excellence in public education. |
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Gerald Marquez has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and is a Certified Financial Planner with Robert W. Baird & co. A native of New Castle, Delaware, he has lived in the Bel Air, Maryland area since 1988. He was past chair and served on the Central Maryland YMCA’s Harford County Community Advisory Board. He was past chair and served on the Central Maryland United Way Health and Wellness panel. He is currently chair of the Harford County YMCA’s annual Turkey Trot 5k. Jerry and his wife Liddy have been married 26 years and have four boys: Patrick, Andrew, Jamie and Zachary. |
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Susie Peake, having served in various capacities for George H. W. Bush for over 10 years, used the marketing and organizational skills she developed to launch her own company, Peake Enterprises. Throughout her career she has focused on helping corporations and political organizations develop and implement their philanthropic events and strategic projects. For the last two years, Susie served as a Regional Director of Development at The Menninger Clinic in Houston and is currently a fundraising consultant for the Points of Light Institute. Susie currently serves on the foundation board of the Menninger Clinic, as a committee member of the Barbara Bush Family Literacy Program annual "Celebration of Reading” event in Houston, and as a proud member of the Garden Club of Houston. |
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Doug Reed, spent his career in the chemical industry, first as a Chemical Engineer and then in sales and business management working for four large chemical companies. He and his wife Pat have lived in eight states and have four married children with nine, soon to be ten grandchildren (twelve counting two foster children). He believes in the "halftime" concept where you work the first half of your life to be successful and then spend the second half trying to make an impact for the Kingdom of God. |
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Rick Rigsby, considered among America’s finest speakers, Rick Rigsby challenges audiences with a compelling message that engages the mind, energizes the will, and encourages the spirit! A master storyteller, Dr. Rigsby weaves a life of triumphs and tragedies with timeless common sense values. For the last two decades, Dr. Rigsby has served as a college professor—the last 14 years at Texas A&M University—where he continues to serve as chaplain for the Aggies football team. |
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Melissa Rod previously founded and ran her own non-profit foundation that helped children worldwide, The Hucke Foundation. Adopted by her step-father when she was 11, today Melissa is the mother of six, three of which are also adopted. Melissa is active at her children's school and is a member of the Woodlands Republican Women. She also serves on the board of Into Abba's Arms, an orphanage in Kenya. Melissa is a native Texan, married to Chuck Rod, founder/President of CW Rod Tool Co. |
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Melanie R. Sabelhaus has more than 30 years of successful small business, corporate, and federal government experience. She had a 15 year career with IBM and was founder and CEO of her own business. Nominated by President George W. Bush, she was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate and served as Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Ms. Sabelhaus has also served on numerous boards of directors including the United Way of Central Maryland, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins Medicine Board and the National Board of the American Red Cross. |
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Tommy Tenney is the author of the multimillion-selling The God Chasers series. He has spent 10 years pastoring and has spent over 30 years in itinerant ministry, traveling to more than 50 nations. Three generations of ministry in his family heritage have given Tommy a rich perspective. He has a gifting to lead hungry people into the presence of God. He and his wife, Jeannie, understand the value of intimacy with God and humility in serving God's people. |
