Meet Our Board
Board of directors
Board of Directors
Wale Olosunde
Board Chair
Adewale (Wale) Olosunde is a Vice President of Financial Analysis with JP Morgan Chase Bank, where he has worked for over 21 years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and a Masters degree in Information Systems from the Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York.
Wale was born in Ibadan, Nigeria, were he spent the first two decades of his life before immigrating to the United States in 1997. He has been happily married to his college sweetheart for over 18 years, and the union is blessed with two sons. He lived in New York City for 17 years, prior to relocating to Texarkana, Texas with his family in 2014, where his wife is employed as a Gastroenterologist with Collom and Carney Clinic.
He is a member of Church on the Rock, in Texarkana, Texas, where he serves as a small group leader, elder, and board member. He is very passionate about helping marriages get stronger and stay together.
Most Spring and Fall evenings and weekends, Wale proudly wears the hat of a soccer coach. He has been coaching for the Texarkana Soccer Association for over 6 years.
KELLY NEAL
Board Vice Chair
Kelly Neal is a Mortgage Loan Officer at Cadence Bank. She has called Texarkana home and been a member of this community since 1996, coming over from Fort Worth. She received her degree in Business Administration locally from Texas A&M University - Texarkana. A lover of giving back and putting others first, she has found that specifically she has the biggest heart for giving her time and resources to organizations that support and care for vulnerable children. This has led her to becoming a child advocate for CASA, and she has been an early supporter of For The Sake of One. Personally, Kelly enjoys volunteering and being active in her church as well as other organizations, which she has done for years. She and her husband Tommy lead their blended family, which has 5 children, and one of their favorite things is just spending time together. She also enjoys the lake, golfing, and gardening.
KERI PRICE
Board Secretary
Keri Price was born and raised in the Texarkana area. She received her bachelor’s degree in Business Management from A&M- Texarkana and currently works at State Bank as a Mortgage Loan Officer. Keri and her husband David together have 6 children. Keri has always had a love for children and she and David became foster parents in January of 2019. Through their foster care journey she learned about For the Sake of One and has a heart for what For the Sake of One does in our community so she joined the board in 2020. Keri and David attend Heritage Church here in Texarkana. Their family enjoys anything around the water, but mostly their annual beach vacations. Spending time with her family is what motivates and keeps her going!
KAREN RAYFIELD
Board Treasurer
Karen Rayfield is the founder of Project Hope Ministry in Texarkana. She is a long time member of Church on the Rock and has done so much to help the homeless population in our area. As part of Project Hope Ministry, Karen runs the Grace House where she helps homeless mothers find a home and the resources they need to get back on their feet. She does ministry in hotels in our area and is an amazing support for moms who are struggling. Karen is married to Artie and has one biological son. In her free time, she continues to help others.
Jaimie Alexander
Board Member
Rev. Jaimie J. Alexander is Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church of Texarkana, Arkansas. A native of Arkansas, lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, and a pastor since 1991. He currently serves on the Board of Leadership Texarkana, Texarkana's Habitat for Humanity, District Strategy Team of the Southwest District and Chair of Age level Ministries of the Arkansas Conference.
KELLY NEAL
Board Member
Kelly Neal is a Mortgage Loan Officer at Cadence Bank. She has called Texarkana home and been a member of this community since 1996, coming over from Fort Worth. She received her degree in Business Administration locally from Texas A&M University - Texarkana. A lover of giving back and putting others first, she has found that specifically she has the biggest heart for giving her time and resources to organizations that support and care for vulnerable children. This has led her to becoming a child advocate for CASA, and she has been an early supporter of For The Sake of One. Personally, Kelly enjoys volunteering and being active in her church as well as other organizations, which she has done for years. She and her husband Tommy lead their blended family, which has 5 children, and one of their favorite things is just spending time together. She also enjoys the lake, golfing, and gardening.
Jessica Spinks
Board Member
Jessica Spinks was born and raised in Texarkana. Growing up in this vibrant community, she developed a strong sense of family values and community service. Her educational journey began in Texarkana, where she completed her primary and secondary education before pursuing higher education. Jessica earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration at Texas A&M Texarkana, equipping her with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the business world.With a solid educational foundation, Jessica embarked on a career in the banking industry that spanned over 20 years. During this time, she specialized in commercial loans and financial management. Her extensive experience in banking allowed her to develop strong relationships with clients and contribute significantly to the financial well-being of businesses within her community.In addition to her professional accomplishments, Jessica is also a member of First Baptist Church Texarkana and a former foster parent. For four years, she opened her home to children in need, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact on their lives. She believes that “children are a gift from God” and holds a special place in her heart for each child and family within in the foster care system. This personal mission reflects her deep compassion and dedication to helping vulnerable populations.Jessica’s commitment to service extends beyond her role as a foster parent. She has actively participated in various community initiatives, including serving as treasurer on the board of For the Sake of One for the last three years. This organization focuses on supporting children and families affected by foster care, aligning perfectly with Jessica’s passion for advocacy within this realm.Through her professional achievements and personal endeavors, Jessica Spinks exemplifies dedication to both business excellence and community service. Her life story is one of resilience, compassion, and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others.
Richard Kroll
Board Member
Richard is a local attorney at Wood & Norton.
YOU CAN HELP
You Can Help
Pray
PRAY for the orphan care crisis across the nation to be resolved. Sign up here to be added to our prayer list
VOLUNTEER
We need people to organize/run the Blessing Boutique, provide mentorship for biological parents, care for children in parents’ nights out, encourage caseworkers, AND become foster parents. Find out more here
Invite
INVITE us to come talk to your church or a group at your church. The more people know of this need, the more we can do to solve the problem.
Donate
DONATE. We are a 501(c)3 non profit organization, so all donations are tax deductible. You can Donate here.
