TREASURER

Dan graduated from West Texas A&M University with a BBA. He retired from the pharmaceutical industry working for Roche, Pharmacia, Pfizer, ImClone and Lilly. He worked in many therapeutic areas including Oncology. Dan is married, has two daughters and five grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with family, playing golf and traveling.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

I’m a proud mother of three amazing children and the wife to a wonderfully supportive husband. For the past 16 years I've had the opportunity to work as a Realtor in our community. I have a passion for helping others and have enjoyed volunteering at The Ballard House and teaching the youth at our local church.

SECRETARY

Retired public school teacher & elementary campus principal, 45+ years in education while actively involved as a volunteer in Katy ISD Education Foundation, Fishing’s Future Katy Chapter & the ministries of Holy Spirit Episcopal Church. Along with her husband James, who are the namesakes of Davidson Elementary, raised 2 children here in Katy.

CHAIRMAN

Fabiola has served the housing and indemnification industry through 13 years as an Allstate agent and now leading her KW real estate team for 10 years. Her passion for servanthood and conscious stewarding of some of people's biggest milestones is what she is most recognized for. She has been living in the Katy suburbs since 2001 while raising 2 boys with her husband and their cat Puarr. Growing up her family experienced a 10 year medical battle with her only brother so she understands first hand the roller coaster of any life threatening illness and all that comes with it. She has served on the board since 2017 to advocate care, belonging and support as The Ballard House mission is near and dear to her heart.

VICE CHAIRMAN

Denise Einkauf owns and operates Waggin’ Tails Pet Ranch in Fulshear and Waggin’ Tails Animal Inn in Richmond. She graduated from Texas A&M with both a BS in Biomedical Science and Animal Science. Denise lives in Fulshear with Derek, her husband of 29 years, as well as two dogs. Denise and Derek have two sons, Daylan(26) and Donovan(24).

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Chris is a founding member of Cinco Charities/The Ballard House and has been serving the organization for over 17 years. He, and his wife Maureen, have raised their four children in the Katy area and have volunteered in the community through the YMCA, Feed the Hunger, the Pregnancy Help Center, Katy Youth Basketball and their church, Grace Fellowship. Giving time and resources to The Ballard House is just one way Chris believes he can give back to a city from which he has received so many blessings.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Joe N. Lance a Principal Mechanical Technologist with over 45 years of experience. Joe joined Halliburton in 1982. He worked as a freelance architect starting his career in 1978 Simultaneously with his mechanical discipline until 1982. He did board drafting until 2D-CAD in 1985. 1995 moved to 3D-CAD with SOLIDWORKS. Joe continuously gives back, serving as President of the Houston SOLIDWORKS User Group since 2006. He volunteers as a leader over the Media Ministry, at his church since 2012, He bikes in the (Multiple Sclerosis Society (Texas MS-150)) and He's a marathon runner, completed over 20 marathons (4 of 6 Abbott Six World Major Marathon). Joe serves on the board of The Ballard House since 2020, to advocate/support what TBH’s mission stands for, Giving our guests a warm and safe environment with family at no cost. Joe looks onward with TBH.

FOUNDATIONAL DIRECTOR

Rick was raised and graduated college in Ohio in 1980. He worked in the Elevator industry for over 40 years and moved numerous times throughout the US with the same company. Rick has been retired since 2020 and enjoys golf, biking, tennis/pickleball and travel. Sharing life with his wife of over 41 years, they have two(2) beautiful, married daughters and look forward to grandchildren in the future. Having a Mother with Multiple Sclerosis for over 60 years, he was care-giving at an early age.

Eager to provide some kind of meaningful, community service with spare time in retirement, the Ballard House is such a blessing to so many visiting patients. Joining the board in 2023, he is excited to provide energy, support and fundraising efforts in such a worthy organization.

FOUNDATIONAL DIRECTOR

Melissa is a Realtor at Keller Williams Premier. She serves on the Associate Leadership Council for her Brokerage, and was Rookie of the Year. Melissa has worked with dozens of nonprofits, including The Rescue Mission, Fort Wayne, The Julian Center, Indianapolis, The Mighty Acorn Foundation in Kenya, and Texas Children's Hospital West. She lives in Fulshear with her husband, four kids, and two puppies.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

A true native Houstonian are words that describe Karen Norwood. From birth to marriage in Crosby, college graduation from the University of Houston, to raising her family in Cleveland with her beloved Ronnie, then Conroe, The Woodlands, and Katy where she was privileged to have a blended family with Bob, she has become “acquainted” with all parts of town. In all places, she has strived to give back when possible. From church activities like VBS, Bible Study and choir, to teaching Jr High at a Christian school, then as a realtor to fulfill the dream of home ownership for so many, Karen loves to share and encourage all. Loosing Bob in 2018 after a valiant struggle with Alzheimer’s was hard, but she credits the Lord and the wonderful agents and staff at Keller Williams Premier for keeping her going. After retirement, The Ballard House is a new place to make a difference. The honor of joining this wonderful board of directors is so in keeping with her values and focus.

FOUNDATIONAL DIRECTOR

Rob is a native of Houston, TX and with his wife of 25-years, Eve, raised 3 thriving children in Katy, TX…Luke (24), Hailey (22), and Michael (22). Rob is a graduate from the U of H-D and spent 26 successful years in Midstream Energy. The Schaefer’s are avid philanthropists, enjoy the outdoors, and thank Jesus Christ for always providing.

FOUNDATIONAL DIRECTOR

FOUNDATIONAL DIRECTOR