Staff
Development and Finance
Dr. Greg Smith
Greg is committed to making the world a better place for all people - starting in East Dallas.
Prior to White Rock Center of Hope, he served nine Christian congregations, taught religion to undergraduates for eight years, and helped three organizations provide quality healthcare to underserved populations.
Will Friend, MBA
Will leads White Rock Center of Hope's finance department. Additionally, he oversees large scale projects in support of the organization's strategic plan.
Operations & Thrift Store
Diane Peyton Leathers, MBA
Meredith
Nicole
Logistics
Chris
Vincent
Robert
Neighbor Services
Kaylan VanPelt, MA
Kaylan develops and oversees neighbor programs and services, including Basic Needs (Food Pantry, Clothing Closet, and Financial Assistance) and Empowerment Programs.
Kaylan's passion is poverty alleviation, and her professional background includes diverse leadership roles in this space.
Open
Open
Board of Directors
FY 2025 Officers
FY 2025 Directors
Chair
Rev. Betsy Swetenburg
Vice Chair
David Cossum
Treasurer
Open
Secretary
Jim Hilliard
Immediate Past Chair
Michael DeGroat
Sue Bowen
Pat Hadaway
Mary Anne Hifler
Rev. Dr. Chris Holder
Julie Keith
Shelley Meyer
J. R. Ratliff
Staci Schofield
Scott Storm
Veda Shaw
Dr. Greg Smith*
*ex officio member
