Board of Directors

Executive Board

Connor Cross
Board President

Director of Human Resources, Syndeo Outsourcing

“For a long time, I thought I was doing my part by writing checks, but being able to volunteer my time has been fulfilling and rewarding. The work I get to do is meaningful and impactful.”

Alan Corliss
Board Vice President

Senior Client Advisor, INTRUST Wealth

“I think we can be a model for other organizations to do this work the right way. It’s more than just serving more families, it’s working for the greater good of the homeless population.”

Tayler Miles
Governance Chair

Community Volunteer

“The Wichita community has come together in a tremendous way to support homeless families who are ready to make a life-long change. I love watching how God has blessed the families and volunteers at Family Promise and allowed this organization to grow.”

Camera McCafferty
Board Secretary

Human Resources, Syndeo Outsourcing

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Heather Petty
Board Treasurer

Community Volunteer

I believe that Family Promise is versatile and love the way we are all working together to make a lasting difference in the community.”

Members At-Large

Officer Alex Avendano

Juvenile Intervention Unit, Wichita Police Department

“I believe that relationships are important to make a real difference and build trust.”

Christina Beaird
Communications Chair

Chief Marketing Officer, PEC

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Clemente Bobadilla-Reyes

AVP; Private Client Banker, JP Morgan Chase & Co.

My favorite part is that I know more about this issue and that I can tell people about it who might be in the same spot as me, who are thinking of this in a stereotypical way. What I want to accomplish as a Board member is to show my community that there are resources out there.

Stephenie Higgins
Graduate Advisory Council Chair

Community Volunteer, FPGW Graduate

“I want to impact someone the way that I was impacted. I have never in my life been impacted by someone like the way that I was with Family Promise. Not before and not after and I don’t think I’ll ever come close. I had lost my faith in humanity and Family Promise restored that for me.”

Jenn Lopez
Development Committee Chair

Barton School of Business, Wichita State University

Tiara Metan

Discover H.E.R. Purpose

Jessica Timm

Personal Injury Lawyer, Patterson Legal Group

There comes a time when everybody is going to need some type of help and to have an organization that solely focuses on getting these kids into a safe space means a lot.”

Officer Nate Schwiethale
Board Advisor

Wichita Police Department

“I could not do my job as a Homeless Outreach Team officer without partnering with Family Promise.”