Staff & Board

STAFF

Kimberly Weiser
Executive Director
k.weiser@casaofwalkercounty.org

Laura Green
Development Director
l.green@casaofwalkercounty.org

Rachel Drake
Program Director
r.drake@casaofwalkercounty.org

Catharine James
Advocate Supervisor
c.james@casaofwalkercounty

Katy Thompson
Advocate Supervisor
k.thompson@casaofwalkercounty.org

Bethany Venable
Outreach & Operations Coordinator
b.venable@casaofwalkercounty.org

BOARD

DIRECTORS

  • Jill Pagels, President
  • Lisa Branch, Vice-President
  • Sharon Dieringer, Vice-President
  • Leigh Ann Kovalcik, Treasurer
  • Kim McLerran, Secretary
  • Marshall Altom
  • Angee Andrus
  • Carlton Boaz
  • Malori Martin
  • Michelle Murray
  • Debbie Price
  • Pat Stephenson
  • Victoria White

ASSOCIATES

  • Li Jen Lester
  • Kelsey Townsell
  • Kyle Whisenhunt

Interested in serving on CASA’s Board?

Our Board is an essential part of our organization! CASA’s board takes the lead in financial decision making, long-term strategic planning, and ensuring organizational health and sustainability. They also serve as volunteers throughout all levels of the organization, assisting with event execution, serving on committees, and assisting staff with varying functions behind the scenes.

If you think this may be a role in which you’d like to serve, join us for a Board 101 to learn more!! 2026 Board 101 dates are listed below and are a great first step to decide if this is the right place for YOU to join us at CASA. RSVPs are appreciated!

  • August 27 – 5:30pm
  • September 3 – 12:00pm
  • September 15 – 5:15pm

Applications for board membership will be accepted 8/1/2026 through 9/30/2026. For the selected candidates, membership will begin 1/1/2027. For more information, email information@casaofwalkercounty.org.

Have a concern you’d like to discuss with CASA’s leadership? Take a look at our GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE. The Executive Director can be reached by email at k.weiser@casaofwalkercounty.org and the Board President can be reached at president@casaofwalkercounty.org. Additionally, grievances addressed to the Executive Director OR Executive Committee of CASA can be mailed to 2515 Pine Shadows Dr., Huntsville, TX 77320.