Board of Directors and Staff

Tom has served as the Executive Director of The Arc of McLennan County for 15 years. Tom grew up in Waco and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Baylor University and a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Seminary. Prior to his work with The Arc, he was a pastor in Missouri and Mississippi and then did curriculum development for an educational non-profit.

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Born in Hillsboro and graduated from Hillsboro High School, Ovida has lived in Waco for 26 years.  She has retired as the Office Manager for The Arc after being here since December of 1992. She has now taken on the Money Management role.

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Deborah has been a resident of McLennan County all of her life. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education and a Master of Education degree in Education Administration from Tarleton State University. Deborah has taught multiple disciplines in special education classes at local public schools. Furthermore, she has served on numerous local boards including Family Abuse Center, Waco Symphony Association, Waco Symphony Council, and Historic Waco Foundation. Deborah is eager to empower the young people at the Opportunity Center while enriching the current curriculum in this adult program. In addition, she will oversee The Arc’s After School Program and The Arc’s Summer Camp.

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