Pursuit Center CEO, Charles Njuguna.

Guiding Our Mission, Shaping the Future

At Pursuit Center, strong leadership is at the heart of our impact. Our leadership and board is made up of dedicated professionals, community leaders, and advocates who share a deep commitment to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through their guidance, expertise, and vision, they help shape our strategy, strengthen our mission, and ensure we continue to provide transformative programs and services.

Together, we are building on our 75-year legacy and forging a future where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

Pursuit Center campus photo.
Pursuit Center campus photo.Member of the leadership team at the Pursuit Center.

Our Leadership Team

Charles K. Njuguna, Pursuit Center leadership team member.

Charles K. Njuguna

President and CEO

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Annie Hunnel, Pursuit Center leadership team member.

Annie
Hunnel

Chief of Staff

Dimetrice Barnes, Pursuit Center leadership team member.

Dimetrice
Barnes

Associate Director of Residential Services

Camille Boudreaux, Pursuit Center leadership team member.

Camille
Boudreaux

Deputy Chief of Staff

Damien Harris, Pursuit Center leadership team member.

Damien
Harris

Senior Director of Programs

Frank Higginbotham, Pursuit Center leadership team member.

Frank
Higginbotham

Director of PursuitJOBS

Tara Keener, Pursuit Center leadership team member.

Tara
Keener

Director of Willow River Farms

Ashley
Stainback Kress

Senior Director of Development

Melissa Potterbaum, Pursuit Center leadership team member.

Melissa
Potterbaum

Director of Marketing and Communications

Sabrina Rather, Pursuit Center leadership team member.

Sabrina
Rather

Associate Director of Day Programs

Julie Reyes, Pursuit Center leadership team member.

Julie
‍Reyes

Senior Director of Human Resources

Kayla Rosenthal, Pursuit Center leadership team member.

Kayla
Rosenthal

Director of Day Programs

Teaya Smith, Pursuit Center leadership team member.

Teaya
Smith

Director of Admissions and Community Outreach

Will Smith, Pursuit Center leadership team member.

Will
Smith

Associate Director of PursuitJOBS

Allison P.
Edwards, DrPH

CHAIR
Assistant Professor
Cizik School of Nursing

Richard
Rosenberg

FIRST VICE CHAIR
General Counsel
Heath Consultants Incorporated

Victoria
Beard

SECOND VICE CHAIR
Director, Marketing
Piper Sandler

Joseph A.
Blount, Jr.

SECRETARY
Private Investor

Traci
Arellano

TREASURER
Executive Director
JP Morgan Chase & Co.

John
Buckley

President & CEO
Wilbur-Ellis

Kevin
Davidson

Managing Director
Wells Fargo

Holly
Dudley-Harrell, MD

Assistant Professor
Texas Children's Hospital

Joni
Hruska Fichter

President & Owner
Career Placement, Inc.

Cathy
Coers Frank

Co-Owner
Reunions by Class Act

Michelle
Heinz

Community Advocate

Eric
Nordstrom

Markel Insurance
Senior Claims Examiner

Jon
Prather

Executive Vice President
McGriff Insurance Services

Glen
Shepard

PRESIDENT
President
Catalyst Financial Company

David C.
Baldwin

Co-President
SCF Partners

David
Cunningham

Managing Director
Moelis & Company

Allison P.
Edwards, DrPH

Assistant Professor
Cizik School of Nursing

Shaheen
Ladhani

Avidian Wealth Solutions

Lance
Reynolds

Division Executive
Wells Fargo

Our Trusted Partners

Baylor College of Medicine building at the Pursuit Center campus.

Redefining Care Through Innovation and Partnership

Innovation thrives through collaboration. At Pursuit Center, partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, Believe Dental, and Bloom Fitness help us redefine healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By integrating healthcare, employment programs, and recreation, we provide holistic support that empowers our community.

Working alongside families, corporations, and healthcare providers, we ensure every individual has the resources to reach their fullest potential. Together, we are creating a more inclusive, connected future where opportunity is accessible to all.