Board of Directors and Staff

Staff

Coleen Heaton

Executive Director

Coleen joined The Arc in 2023 with a wealth of experience in both the disability sector and the non-profit industry. Her journey began in 1993 when she volunteered in the special education classroom at Groesbeck High School as a high school student.

Coleen’s unwavering dedication, expertise, and genuine passion for serving individuals with disabilities and their loved ones make her an invaluable asset to The Arc and the community it serves.

Laurie Brown

Office Manager

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Laurie joined The Arc in 2022 as the Office Manager. She was born and raised in McLennan County and has many years of Administrative service.

Jaleanna Jackson

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Jaleanna was born and raised in Groesbeck, Texas. She has an associate’s degree in Child Development and loves spending time with family and friends, as well as working with diverse populations that include children and adults with disabilities. She began her career with The Arc as a part-time summer camp staffer in 2023 and was offered the position of Program Assistant in the fall of 2023. She is a vital part of the Opportunity Center and After School program.

Program Assistant

Volunteers

Kandy Money

Teen/Young Adult & Opportunity Center

2025 Board of Directors

President – Brad Neimer

1st Vice President – Tiffany Vidana

2nd Vice President – Vince Erickson

Recording Secretary – Cristi Phipps

Corresponding Secretary – Saba Toor

Treasurer – Kristal Lowry

Lynsey Castillo

Carlie Gause

Peggy Lane

Melinda Suchecki

Roxanne Tichenor

Tonya Trepinski

Ed Vallejo

Board meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month starting at 5:30pm.

Board of Directors and Staff

Staff

Coleen Heaton

Laurie Brown

Jaleanna Jackson

Volunteers

Kandy Money

2025 Board of Directors

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