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Board of Directors

Our board represents a cross-section of our community and has a passion for our organization and those we serve. The members work hard to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization and oversee that the funds raised directly affect those in need.

 

Board Officers

  • John T James, PhD I Chairman
    John T James, PhD I Chairman

    Retired NASA Chief of Toxicology. Patient safety advocate and member of Clear Lake UMC for 35 years. He has written two books: A Sea of Broken Hearts and Response Theology. Role: Chairperson, Covenant Partner Team and link to UHCL Sociology Department. (2025)

  • Rev. Gloria Villa Diaz, D.Min. | Secretary
    Rev. Gloria Villa Diaz, D.Min. | Secretary

    Rev. Dr. Gloria V. Diaz, Bilingual Minister at New Day in Christ Ministries, pastoring individuals incarcerated, and presbytery pastor at Trinity Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. I became Secretary of the Board ten years ago. After a year on the Board, I realized my call was to help our clients see God next to them. I help them to restore their humanity through prayer, reading, and worship. I visit donors with a thank-you pie. (2026)

  • Frank C Turner, CPA I Treasurer
    Frank C Turner, CPA I Treasurer

    Frank has been involved in CFO and controller positions for Oil and Gas E&P companies for 30 years and is currently a practicing CPA for 8 years with eepb cpas. Role: Treasurer for Crossroads. Class of 2024. (2027)


Board Members

  • Doug Fortner | Executive Director
    Doug Fortner | Executive Director

    Near the end of a forty-year career in computer software development, design and system implementation Doug came to Crossroads as a volunteer to help with computer operations in 2016. This initial volunteer work led Doug deeper into Crossroads operations and in 2017 the Board asked Doug to become its Executive Director. Doug has led the organization through a facility move, the COVID pandemic and a gradual expansion of services. (permanent)

  • Rev. Ed Gomez, Vicar I Voting Member
    Rev. Ed Gomez, Vicar I Voting Member

    Ed is the Vicar of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Houston. He served as the former Executive Director of El Buen Samaritano in Austin. He has been clergy for 36 years. He is married to Denise Trevino and has three adult children and one granddaughter. His church hosts Crossroad’s mission work. (permanent)

  • Bryan Mayfield I Voting Member
    Bryan Mayfield I Voting Member

    Byan's an Army combat veteran and a stroke survivor. His professional background is based in IT services, including serving as an IT Manager for a major oil company. (2025)

  • Stormy Mayfield I Voting Member
    Stormy Mayfield I Voting Member

    Stormy is a native Houstonian who is Senior Counsel at Peckar & Abramson, a national construction law firm, with experience in construction, government contracting, and labor & employment. (2025)

  • Andy Kaufman I Voting Member
    Andy Kaufman I Voting Member

    Retired engineering manager from the chemicals industry. Member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Board Role:  pursuing grants. (2026)

  • Lon Tieman I Voting Member
    Lon Tieman I Voting Member

    Retired commodity trader who’s now working to learn through serving others in the community. Former Crossroads Chair and current/former board member of Aha!, Restoring Justice, Call of Duty, and Crossroads. (2026)


Ex Officio Board Members

  • Lon Tieman I Former Board Chair
    Lon Tieman I Former Board Chair

    Retired commodity trader who’s now working to learn through serving others in the community. Former Crossroads Chair and current/former board member of Aha!, Restoring Justice, Call of Duty, and Crossroads. (2026)

  • Thomas Wood I Former Board Chair
    Thomas Wood I Former Board Chair

    Tom Wood is a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church, teaching the Sunday morning Voyagers class, among other positions and responsible activities. Tom also serves the community by driving for Bay Area Meals on Wheels with other church/community members. Tom and Jill have two children, one of whom is an ordained Methodist pastor in the Texas Annual Conference.

  • James Webb | Former Board Chair
    James Webb | Former Board Chair

    James Webb is an Elder at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Houston.
    He is active in the Houston Bay Area Emmaus community, Camp Gilmont (counselor), Crossroads at Parkplace, Love Out Loud, and Young Life.
    Married to Charelle and dad to their three kids: Davis, Aldan, Darcie. James and Charelle own a staffing company in Houston.

  • Art Stephenson | Former Board Chair
    Art Stephenson | Former Board Chair

    Art Stephenson, former Director of NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center, is a member of the Clear Lake United Methodist Church. Since stepping down as Chairman of the Board, Art has invested considerable time in SIFAT, Servants in Faith and Technology, helping to bring clean water to inhabitants of Ecuador and other under served places in the developing world.