How We Started
We came together to alleviate the burden on providers and minimize redundant efforts. We aim to bridge the gap and streamline their workload.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to supporting individuals in the Erath County community who require immediate assistance in meeting their needs. By working together with our network of providers, we aim to find solutions that address the root causes behind the need for external support.
Meet Our Team
Bill O'Dell
President and Executive Director
Bill has worked in the investment industry, created and operated two businesses, and holds a patent. For the past 15 years, he has dedicated himself to serving nonprofits and nonprofit leadership. Bill’s nonprofit endeavors have concentrated on collaborations and initiatives in the US, Africa, and Haiti. Bill holds a graduate degree in Engineering and Environmental Policy, focused on Rural Market Development and Poverty Improvement Policy.
His work has predominantly focused on creating policies aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals earning less than a dollar per day, particularly those living in Sub-Saharan West Africa and the Caribbean. Bill’s vision for Erath County Wholistic Investment Network is to create a countywide collaborative that adopts a holistic approach, fostering the development of well-rounded, health, and thriving community members.
Board of Directors
Dr. Babette Cuadrado
Chair
Babette and her husband Pete have worked to serve the community while raising their daughter, Kami along with their two dogs, Snuggles and Oreo. Babette is passionate about serving others and has a deep commitment to supporting at-risk populations. With a background in Higher Education and Leadership, she has worked in the field for nearly a decade. She is currently the Associate Vice President of Ranger REACH at Ranger College, an outreach program aimed at eliminating obstacles to student success. She is proud of all of the amazing opportunities Ranger offers to its students.
Wayne Hancock
Vice President & Secretary
A native Texan, Wayne and his wife Jenna, an SHS ESL and English teacher, have lived in Erath County for 5 years. Wayne serves as the Minister at Cross Timbers Church of Christ and is also the Vice-Chair for Homelessness HELP. His educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Ministry from LCU and a Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. Wayne has faced challenges due to a congenital vision disability, which has fueled his deep interest in disability studies and advocacy. He strives to improve the lives of all through his every day works.
Kourtney Warner
Vice Chair
Kourtney, a Dublin resident for the last 5 years, lives with her husband Chris and their 2-year-old daughter. She serves as Health Programming Manager for Dublin Public Library and also serves on the board of directors for Erath County Habitat for Humanity. Along with a Masters of Public Health, Kourtney is also a Certified Health Education Specialist, Certified Business Analysis Professional, and Certified Project Manager. She has dedicated her career to improving whole person health and advocating for health equity. She volunteers with various organizations but has a strong passion for those that focus on health literacy, disability, poverty, and veterans.
Board Advisors
David Bearden
Chaplain
David and his wife have been married for 50 years. They are proud parents of 3 daughters and 5 beautiful grandchildren. David has served as Lead Minister for Graham Street Church of Christ in Stephenville for over 7 years and has ministered at churches in 7 different states, specializing in church mergers. From 1999 to 2008, David served as Operations Director for Pacific Rim Educational Foundation facilitating cross-cultural educational exchanges in China, Korea, Vietnam, Republic of China--Taiwan, and Japan. David is a Hospital Chaplain for Texas Health in Stephenville and has served 5 other hospitals, as well as first responders. He is a Board Member of Basic Needs, Homelessness HELP, and works with Godly Parenting Skills (GPS) and Bigger C Encouragers Chaplain, specializing in Christian crisis counseling.
Wayne Hancock
Chief IT Advisor
Also a native Texan, Robert lives in Dublin with his dog, Zoe and cat, Zelda. He joined the Army in 2007 and served as a Signal Soldier for 7 years. In 2009, he deployed to Afghanistan with 1/12 INF and again in 2011 with 18th ENG. In 2013, he was Honorably Discharged from the Army and pursued a degree in Software Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, graduating in December 2018. Robert then fulfilled his lifelong dream of working for NASA where he served as a Software Engineer at Johnson Space Center for 6 years, working in spacecraft software, robotics and Mission Control. In his free time he volunteers with various groups, including Habitat for Humanity, Team Rubicon, Dublin Public Library, and Sheep Dog Impact Assistance. He has a strong passion for those with a veteran focus.