Star of Hope Leadership Team

Meet the dedicated team leading Star of Hope with transparency, compassion, and a deep calling to serve.

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Our Executive Team

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Doug Meikle

President and CEO

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Shawn Porter

Executive Administrative Assistant

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Michelle Alexander, Ph.D., LCSW-S

Vice President of Programs

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Isaac (Ike) G. Kimmel, MBA

Vice President of Facilities Development

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David Y. Stutts, CPA

Vice President & CFO

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Kimberly Thompson, CFRE

Chief Advancement Officer

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Kathrin Yokubaitis

Director of Community Relations & Events

Our Board of Trustees and Officers

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Mike Bahorich

Chair of the Board

Founding Partner
Sven Energy

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Michael R. Harris

Vice Chair

Attorney
The Harris Law Firm

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Kacey Little Maestas, Ph.D.

Vice Chair

Licensed Psychologist

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Joseph C. Sleeth Jr.

Vice Chair

Attorney at Law
Norton Rose Fullbright

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P. Mathew Verghese

Vice Chair

Executive Vice President
TXSE – Texas Stock Exchange

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Barry G. Flynn

Secretary

Partner
Gordon & Rees LLP

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Scott Soler

Treasurer

Founder and Managing Partner
Jackson Hill Advisors

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Buzz Baker

Trustee

Owner
Network Funding L.P.

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The Honorable Harvey Brown

Trustee

Of Counsel
The Lanier Law Firm

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Beau Egert

Trustee

Chief Commercial Officer
Conduit Power

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Katina Jackson

Trustee

Senior Associate Athletics Director for Development
University of Houston

John C. Joe, MD

Trustee

Co-Founder
Vigor Medical Systems

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Eric Johnson

Trustee

Executive Managing Director
Transwestern

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Suzanne Johnson

Trustee

Partner
KPMG LLP

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David Marshall

Trustee

Co-Founder
Dosch Marshall Real Estate (DMRE)

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Matt Morris

Trustee

President
Lutroco

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Matt Ultis

Trustee

President of Glacier Peak Investments

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Laurie A. Robinson

Trustee

Managing Principal
Project & Vendor Management Advisors, LLC (PVMA)

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Missy Roe

Trustee

Philanthropic Homemaker & Volunteer

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Pastor Lawrence Scott

Trustee

Lead Pastor & Elder
One Church at Harvest Point

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Scott Silvas

Trustee

Texas Market President
Fifth Third Bank

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Kathy Spence

Trustee

Senior Director
Alvarez & Marsal Corporate Performance Improvement

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David W. Tauber, Sr.

Trustee

Principal
The Tauber Companies

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Jack Tompkins

Trustee

Chairman & CEO
ARTA Equity Advisors, LLC

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Doug Meikle

Trustee

President & CEO

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