Board of Directors and Advisors

Below is a list of our board of directors and advisors. In addition, all current Chapter officers of TRIO serve as ex-officio voting members.

Brenda Coley---Central Texas College Board of Directors

Curtis Cook---Curtis Cook Designs, Salado (non-voting board advisor)

Debra K. Doherty, MD---Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Surgeon, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center

Phyllis Renfrow---Executive Director of Amy's House

Candice Gourley---Regional Vice President of Operations, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center

Paula Hern---Founder, JLH Foundation

Jake Herndon---Trust Officer, Extraco Banks

Jennifer Naser---Executive Director of Transplant, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center

Marcus Schneider---Independent Construction Consultant, Killeen/Temple

Jamey R. Secrest, JD---Secrest Law Firm, Temple (non-voting board advisor)

Jerry Tyroch, CPA---Partner, Lott, Vernon& Company, Temple (non-voting advisor)

Dean Winkler---retired from CRW Construction Company, Temple

Chapter Officers

  • President:  John Henderson 

    John Henderson hails from the Texas panhandle, but moved to the area in 1970 to take a job teaching English at Central Texas College.  He earned a PhD in English Education at the University of Texas in Austin and has served in several positions of leadership, most notably, as the Chair of the Communications Department at CTC and as the president of the Copperas Cove ISD board.  He is a donor family member.

  • Vice President:   Tina Amlin

    Tina arrived in Temple, Texas, as a child in 1970's.  She attended Baylor University where she earned a degree in Telecommunications.  While at Baylor, Tina also became a licensed paramedic and discovered her passion for helping others.  She currently works at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center.

  • Secretary:  Linda Domelsmith  

    It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

  • Treasurer:  Margaret Henderson 

    Margaret Henderson received her BA from West Texas A & M.  She taught English in public schools, but found her true calling as a school librarian.  She has a Masters in Library and Information Science from the University of Texas in Austin.  She has served in leadership capacities in several organizations including the American Association of University Women and the Copperas Cove Retired Teachers Association.  She is a donor family member.

  • Executive Director of Amy's House

    Phyllis Renfrow began working as our Executive Director in October 2022. Her experience includes work as an intervention specialist with MHMR, human resources director, and a director of operations at Baylor Scott & White. She holds a Master's degree in Counseling. Phyllis brings passion to her job because she is a donor family member.

Become a Member of Our Chapter

Please print the form and mail it with your check for $20 to TRIO Central Texas at the address below.

2114 S. 15th St Temple, TX 76504

Trio Central Texas welcomes the participation and support of anyone who shares the vision of our parent organization and the specific goals of our local chapter.