Board

At present the board consists of 4 members.

Executive Director and Program Manager, Love Thy Baby – Gloria Kennedy

Bio:  born in Canada but relocated to Coppell TX in 1999, where she met and married a native Texan.  Became a Love Thy Baby volunteer in 2013, joined the board as Program Manager for LTB on January 1, 2016. Retired in 2017 after 22 years in various management roles in the IT industry. Assumed role of Executive Director January 1, 2022.

Treasurer – Art Fleming

Bio:  Born and raised in New Jersey, has degrees in Psychology, Master’s in Social Work and another degree in Computer Science.  Taught English in the Peace Corps for 2 years in So. Korea, worked for computer services company (EDS) for 23 years, now retired.  Has been finance chairman for local church and treasurer for other organizations.

Also volunteer at CCA Pantry and through Denton County Public Health Medical Reserve Corps.  Active member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church.

Lynne Fleming – Interim Secretary

Bio: Born and raised in Illinois, worked as a paralegal for more than 40 years, Lynne has graciously agreed to serve as interim secretary until a permanent one can be found.

Michael Toscan – Board Member

Photo coming

Bio: Mike was unanimously elected to the board on February 7, 2023.

Former Board members

Lynn Hagey, former Director and founding member, 2010-2015

Traci Long, former Director, 2015-2021

Kay Stephenson, former Program Manager for both Love Thy Baby and Love Thy Pet

Nancy Bloomfield, former Program Manager, Love Thy Pet

Karen Knoll, founding board member and kitchen program manager

Suzi Pegoraro, founding board member and former Thursday chef

Karen Gattis, board member and Tuesday chef

Catherine Block, board member and kitchen program manager

Stephanie Laubacher, board member,  Secretary and Interim Director

Dennis Bozimowski, board member and assistant director

MaryAnn Saxton, founding member, secretary, kitchen chef and clothing assistance program manager

Greg Rimling, board member

Becky Warren, board member and secretary