BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Advancing Our Mission & Vision

Youth-Reach Houston (YRH) is governed by an informed and active volunteer board of directors made up of recognized leaders across various areas of expertise. They provide critical oversight as well as financial accountability and contribute significant amounts of time, talent and energy to achieving the mission and vision of our organization. Our mission is to develop character, responsibility and a strong work ethic; heal past wounds; and restore the families of at-risk young men ages 12-17.

Curt Williams
Curt Williams
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As Founder and Executive Director, Curt Williams splits his time between Youth-Reach Houston and Youth-Reach Gulf Coast located in Summerdale, Alabama. He still carries the same passion for troubled kids that drove him back to the streets in 1984.
Scott Arnold
Scott Arnold
BOARD MEMBER
Special Agent,
Homeland Security Investigations
Galveston, TX

After graduation from Houston Baptist University with dual degrees in Humanities and Mass Media in 1992, Scott joined the US Customs and Border Patrol and now serves as a Special Agent with the Department of Homeland Security.
Cpt. Larry Baimbridge
Cpt. Larry Baimbridge
BOARD MEMBER
Tactical Division,
Houston Police Department
Houston, TX

Joining the Houston Police Department in 1992, Larry Baimbridge is now a Captain on our hometown police force. Larry graduated with a BA in History from Baylor University and earned his Master’s degree from the University of Houston.
Larry Bates
Larry Bates
BOARD MEMBER
Vice President,
Nobel Oil Exploration & Production
Houston, TX

Larry graduated from Texas A&M in 1989 with a BS in Economics and served with British Petroleum in Moscow for many years. He is now the CEO of Nobel Upstream here in Houston, and still travels often to the Baltic states.
Irvin Clark
Irvin Clark
BOARD MEMBER
Pastor,
Inspire Church
Houston, TX

A native of nearby Galena Park, Irvin serves as an Assistant Pastor at Inspire Church. Irvin is a gifted connector of people and resources, and has led city-wide efforts to meet critical needs after our extended area’s natural disasters.
Doran Woods
Doran Woods
BOARD MEMBER
Managing Director,
Enable Resource Group
Houston, TX

Information technology may be Doran’s principal domain, but he is also a gifted worship leader. He is the Managing Director for Enable Resource Group in Houston and has been a supporter of Youth-Reach for many years. He is a graduate of Houston Baptist University where he earned BA degrees in Christianity and Communications and a Master’s degree in Theological Studies.
Andrew Swirsky
Andrew Swirsky
BOARD MEMBER
Southeast Digital Solutions Manager,
Xylem
Houston, TX

Andrew earned a BS in Civil Engineering as a student at Texas A&M University and is playing a critical role in the project you are now viewing. Andrew is the Southeast Digital Solutions Manager for Xylem. Andrew brings both wisdom and a wealth of intelligence to his role on the Youth-Reach board.
Amy Wise
Amy Wise
BOARD MEMBER
Entrepreneur/Business Owner
Houston, TX

From single mother to successful entrepreneur, Amy is a great example of resiliency and strength under pressure. After earning a BA in Sales and marketing from the University of Houston, Amy has owned several national franchised companies. She brings much-needed female wisdom to a board of alpha males.

BOARD OF ADVISORS

Providing Guidance, Counsel & Support

Our specialized advisory board of leaders, visionaries, and pastors assists the board of directors with providing counsel, guidance and support for the Youth-Reach Houston staff and leadership.

  • Mr. Roger Bridgwater
    Criminal Defense Attorney
    Houston, Texas

  • Rev. John A. Brady
    Former Pastor of Woodforest Baptist Church (retired)
    Houston, Texas

  • Rev. George Burrell
    Pastor of Internal Hope Fellowship Church
    Friendswood, Texas

  • Mr. Dan Cook
    President, Dan Cook Architects
    Ogden, Utah

  • Mr. Gary Dunkum
    Grandbridge Real Estate Capital
    Houston, Texas

  • Mr. Jeff Epstein
    President, Ceramic Technologies, Inc.
    Houston, Texas

  • Dr. Neil Frank
    Meteorologist (retired)
    Houston, Texas

  • Mr. David Hendricks
    President, David Hendricks Foundation
    Montgomery, Texas
  • Mr. Jim Peterson
    President, Peterson Commercial
    Friendswood, Texas
  • Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sanders (Janet)
    Architects/Design Firm
    Houston, Texas
  • Rev. J. Doug Stringer
    Founder, Somebody Cares
    Houston, Texas
  • Mr. James Ricks
    President: Blue Water Mortgage
    Magnolia, Texas
  • Mr. Jerry Twombly
    Senior Partner
    BGW Development Group
    Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Ms. Evelyn Williams
    Baytown, Texas