Meet our Leadership Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our team is dedicated to making each encounter better than the last with the drive and ambition to grow our center and meet the needs of those in our community and the next generation of families.
Chris Fobbs
Executive Director
Born and raised in Texas, Chris holds a Bachelors degree from Arlington Baptist University and actively serves on multiple boards across the State of Texas, including: Arlington Baptist University Board of Directors, the Minnetonka Christian Camp Board of Directors and the Dumas little league Board of Directors. Chris enjoys pouring into his community and serves as lead pastor at Temple Baptist Church while also coaching Dumas's Little League Football team. Chris and his wife have 3 boys that keep them on their toes.
Allee Wooten
Program Director
Born in Southwest Kansas, Allee makes people the heart of everything that she does. Holding a Bachelors degree in HR Management, she has served in a variety of positions involving HR and people operations over the last 10 years. With a heart for ministry, Allee volunteers at Grace Thru Faith in Dumas, TX, with her husband serving as the Youth and Young Adults pastor. Together, they have 2 children and in her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, serving on the worship team, and learning more about leadership.
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Sammi Long
Crisis Interventionist/Community Outreach Coordinator
Born in Nebraska but raised in Dumas, TX, Sammi has previously served as an advocate as well as in the education sector. With her experience and expertise, she has built a trustworthy relationship within our community. Acting as our Legal Advocate, Sammi is trained in a variety of areas to assist our clients. Sammi is passionate about helping survivors and guiding them through community resources. In her spare time, she enjoys riding motorcycles with her husband and spending quality time with her children and English bulldogs.
Kori Draper
Human Resources/Admin Assist.
Originally from Arlington, Kori moved with her family to Dumas in 2021. Holding a degree in Medical Assistance from Concorde College, she worked 13 years in the Ophthalmic Field and has experience in dispatch for 5 years. Kori has a passion for working with survivors, and the younger generation, previously serving on a Youth Advisory Board and working with children in the foster system.
With a heart for people, Kori enjoys teaching children’s church at Temple Baptist Church and spending time with her husband and three children.
Landy Suarez
Thrift Store Manager
Joining the team in 2017 as a Store Clerk, Landy has been an extroardinary asset to our Center. With a passion for helping people, her mission is to help break the "cultural stigma" on domestic violence by being the bridge during times where there is a language barrier. Landy has two small children and enjoys spending her time traveling. She is passionate about music and drawing, and holds an energetic spirit that is evident when helping with community events.
Erica Venzor
Finance
Born in Dumas, Texas. Erica has worked in Accounting/Bookkeeping for over 10 years. It's her passion! This passion lead her to want to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and she is currently attending the University of Phoenix online. Erica has been have been with our organization for about 3 years now and has two amazing children who inspire and motivate her to be the best that she can be in all aspects of her life. In her spare time, she enjoys spending as much time as she can with her children, watching movies, baking, and diamond painting - her new hobby!
The People Behind the Magic
We've had an amazing journey so far and it's not possible without the team that makes it happen. With a variety of unique personalities, backgrounds and strengths, we are unified by our mission. We look forward to serving you!
Clarisa
Advocate
Abby
Advocate
Marisol
Advocate
Chantel
Advocate
Cricket
Advocate
Emily
Advocate
Monica
Advocate
Carlos
Store Clerk
Ana
Store Clerk
Patricia
Store Clerk
Leticia
Store Clerk