Jubilee Park & Community Center operates efficiently by utilizing a small staff, a Board of Directors, and a team of dedicated volunteers who serve on various Task Forces. Each Task Force Chair works with staff, volunteers, and residents to implement initiatives in their area of focus.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. Tom Harbison, Chairman/President
Mr. David Martin, Vice President/Treasurer
Mrs. Ginger Brown, Assistant Treasurer
Mr. William Addy
The Rev. Dr. Robert Dannals
Allen Lassiter
Mrs. Jeanie Laube
Mr. Wil McCall
Ms. Zulema Ortiz
Mrs. Mary Stewart Ramsey
Mrs. Arden Showalter
Mr. Jim Skochdopole
Mrs. Wanda Smith
Ben Leal - Executive Director
STAFF
Government relations, community development, advocacy, public relations and project management are the cornerstones of my career. Over the years, I have honed these skills—and many more—which are crucial to the success of nonprofit organizations. At each step of my career, I’ve made key contributions that have helped groups meet their goals while staying true to their mission.
Maria obtained an Associate's degree in Construction Management and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Maria comes to Jubilee from a construction services company where she worked as the General Operations Manager. She has over 10 years of accounting, management, and human resources experience. At Jubilee, Maria serves as the Accounting and Administrative Manager.
Anna received her Bachelor's degree in Italian Language from The University of Texas at Austin in 2008. Anna comes to Jubilee from Easter Seals Greater Houston where she worked as the Development and Public Relations Associate. At Jubilee, Anna serves a dual role as both the Development Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator. Please feel free to contact Anna if you wish to get involved with Jubilee as a volunteer.
Eddie was born in Laredo, Texas. He moved to Dallas in 1969. Eddie worked for Hunt Oil for 35 years as a Computer Programmer, PC Technician, and Procurement Specialist. After retiring in 2004, he joined the Jubilee staff to continue his work with computers. Eddie currently works as the PC Instructor and Technician as well as the ESL Instructor.
Kids’ Café Coordinator
Mrs. Martha Ruiz
Martha Ruiz was born in Mexico and immigrated to the United States in 1989. She began her work at Jubilee in 1997 as a volunteer while her husband was a paid employee. Martha and her family received a Habitat for Humanity home in the community constructed during a Blitz Build that occurred at the same time as the construction of the Community Center. After receiving her United States citizenship, through classes and help from Jubilee programs, she was hired full-time as a Jubilee staff member. She has always been a constant face at the center, and she refers to the building as a "home" for the whole community. She prepares and serves meals for all the children who attend the after-school and summer programs at the community center.
Dale Rettman came to work at Jubilee in May 2009 as a Groundskeeper. He was part of a program that wanted to employ ex-offenders. After the first 3 ex-offenders failed, Jubilee decided to give it one more try and hire Dale. Dale's goals were to show employers that ex-offenders can be successfully integrated back into society and to give back to the community. With a passion for helping people, he has done just that! Dale has now moved into a management position in charge of Jubilee's facilities, security, and assets.
Community Outreach Intern
Sheena Logan
214-887-1364, Ext 241
slogan@jubileecenter.org
Sheena Logan received her Bachelors of Science degree in Sociology with a minor in Social Work at Texas College. She is currently enrolled at Perkins School of Theology at SMU. There she is working towards her Masters of Church Ministries with a dual focus on Urban Ministry and Christian Education. At Jubilee, Sheena is working as the Community Outreach Intern.
TASK FORCE CHAIRS
Anti-Crime Chair
Benton Rutledge
Construction Chair
Ellis Skinner
Education Co-Chair
Susan Campbell
Education Co-Chair
Arden Showalter
Public Health Chair
Sallie Plummer, Ph.D.
Facilities Co-Chair
Jeff McKenney
Facilities Co-Chair
Ken Slack
Housing Chair
Tom Harbison
Mission and Outreach Chair
Rev. Jemonde Taylor
Communications Chair
Marta Holden