Staff & Board of Directors
Staff
Cheryl Bullock
Executive Director
I was born and raised in Weatherford. I attended school here and graduated from Weatherford High School. My associate’s degree came from Weatherford College. I then earned a Bachelor of Science (Education) from Tarleton and Masters in Education (Counseling) from Tarleton. I am a Registered Play Therapist and certified in trauma informed care. My work experience started here working in child care and then to an educator working out of district one year and in district 8 years as a teacher. I have been a counselor for 10 years with four years at WISD and 6 years private practice. While in private practice, I had the privilege of working with foster children, CPS caseworkers and clients, and children whom had been abused or experienced trauma. I have been married for 32 years and have two children and two beautiful grandchildren who are the light of my life and motivate me to become a better person every day.
Brittany Lain
Forensic Interviewer
I was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming where I graduated from Cheyenne Central High School. Following high school, I attended Laramie County Community College and received my associate’s degree in Elementary Education. When I was 20 years old I moved to Stephenville, Texas. I attended Tarleton State University where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Consumer Science with an emphasis in Child and Family Studies. Upon graduation, I was hired as the Forensic Interviewer for the Paluxy River Children’s Advocacy Center for about 3 years. After that, I was hired by the Children’s Advocacy Center of Parker County as their Forensic Interviewer. I am happily married. My husband and I have multiple fur-children and we both actively ride horses.
Alex Vazquez
MDT Coordinator/SWI Intake
I was born in Mexico City but have lived in Granbury off and on since I was 8 years old. I am married and my wife and I have a wonderful daughter. I received my bachelor’s degree from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie. After graduating I went on to work for the University as an assistant soccer coach. I returned home to work for the Granbury School District as the Bilingual Interpreter. I then went to work for CPS as an investigator in Johnson County for a year and a half. I was hired by the Johnson County CAC to be a Family Advocate later becoming their Bilingual Forensic Interviewer.
Lauren Authier
Family Advocate
I was born and raised in the Houston area and graduated from Anahuac High School. I moved to Weatherford in 2006. I received my associate degree from Weatherford College and my bachelor’s degree from Tarleton State University in Child and Family Studies. I am currently working towards a master’s degree in Child Life from Texas Woman’s University. I was a volunteer at Cook Children’s Medical Center and received the Volunteer of the Year Award in 2017. After working in childcare for over 10 years, I discovered my passion for children and working with families. I am married, and we have two beautiful daughters. When I am not attending any of their extracurricular activities, I love spending time with family and friends.
Amber Gentry
Therapist
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Registered Play Therapist, Certified Humanistic Sand Tray Therapist, and Certified School Counselor. I received my Masters in Education from Tarleton State University with a specialization in Counseling. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Stephen F. Austin State University with a Bachelors of Science with a double major in Psychology and Child Development and Family Living. I have presented at two state conferences and I frequently offer continuing education training to mental health and educational professionals. I am experienced in play therapy, sand tray therapy, trauma work, and working with victims of sexual abuse.
I worked as an elementary school counselor for 7 years and as an elementary teacher for 5. In addition to counseling, I am also a Certified Dog Trainer and teach for the Animal Behavior College where I graduated with honors. In my free time, I volunteer at the Weatherford Parker County Animal Shelter working with dogs (and cats). I live in Springtown with my husband and a menagerie of pets. I enjoy baking, reading, riding horses, hiking, and game nights with family.
Executive Committee
Dedra Vick
President Board of Governors
As a lifelong resident of Parker County, Dedra Vick is involved in many local community organizations. She and her husband Charley sold their convenience store in 2007, after 25 years in business. Dedra started working at the Parker County Sheriff’s office in 2010, and continued staying involved with her community. Dedra is a records clerk for the Parker County Sheriff’s office and sees first hand the need for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Parker County. As the president of the board, Dedra has a desire and passion to make sure that this advocacy center is the best one around. Dedra and her husband and Charley have a son Nathan, a daughter-in-law Ashley, and two beautiful grandsons Hoyt and Hudson.
Michael Baldwin
Vice President Board of Governors
Michael Baldwin was born and raised in Central Illinois. He spent four years in the Marine Corps, and has worked in emergency medical services, both as ambulance attendant and technician in trauma center. Michael was a police officer in Illinois from 1983-1986 before moving to Texas and joining the Fort Worth Police Department. After nearly thirty-one years at FWPD, Michael accepted the opportunity to become police chief at Hudson Oaks. Michael is married and has two grown children and has been a resident of Parker County for over thirty years.
Jodee Curwen
Treasurer Board of Governors
Jodee was born in Germany and lived in England, Arizona, Florida before settling with her parents and brothers in Alaska in 1967. She and her husband David moved to Texas in December 1999. She has a son and 2 granddaughters. She began her accounting career 1n 1976 working for Head Start. After leaving Head Start she has worked at different business’ in the accounting field and IT.
Lance Arnold
Chief Weatherford Police Department
Lance Arnold was appointed as the City of Weatherford Chief of Police on June 13, 2017. Chief Arnold served with the Norman, Oklahoma Police Department for 20 years before coming to Weatherford. Chief Arnold grew up in New Boston, Texas and holds a Bachelor of Liberal Studies from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Arts with Honors in Criminal Justice from the American Military University. He is an active member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association, and Texas Police Chiefs Association. Chief Arnold also previously served on the Board of Directors for Meals on Wheels of Norman
John Forrest
County Attorney
Jeff Swain
District Attorney
Assistant District Attorney Jeff Swain has been a Parker County felony prosecutor since 1997 and is the representative of the Parker County District Attorney’s Office to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Parker County. Prior to his tenure with the District Attorney’s Office, Jeff was a misdemeanor prosecutor with the Parker County Attorney’s Office for two years. During his career, Jeff has prosecuted thousands of felony offenses of every kind imaginable, but he has a special place in his heart for child victims of crime.
Jeff graduated cum laude from Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1992 where he double majored in Political Science and Radio-TV-Film. In 1994, he graduated summa cum laude with a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Houston School of Law. Jeff is a regular speaker in the community. He has taught bi-annual legislative update classes to Parker County law enforcement since 2003 and has also spoken at meetings of the Parker County Bar Association, Tarrant County Sexual Abuse Advisory Council, Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office Forensic Rounds, Freedom House Vigil, Southwest Association of Toxicologists, Texas County and District Clerk’s Association, classes at the Weatherford College Police Academy and Weatherford High School criminal justice classes, and regularly provides other training for local law enforcement agencies. Jeff is also a member of the Board of Directors for Freedom House, Parker County’s domestic violence shelter, and is the meeting facilitator for the Parker County Child Fatality Review Team. Over the years, he has coached hundreds of children on about 50 baseball and basketball teams with Weatherford Little League, Weatherford High School, Weatherford Junior League, and traveling teams. He in his fifth year as the President of the Weatherford High School Baseball Booster Club and has also served as a Cubmaster of a Weatherford Cub Scout pack.
Stephanie D Williams
CPS Investigations Supervisor
Stephanie Williams Graduated Tarleton State University in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science. Stephanie has worked at the Department of Family and Protective Services for 25 years, she is currently a Program Director of Investigations covering Hood, Somervell, Erath, Parker, Palo Pinto Counties. Stephanie has been married for 25 years and has one daughter that is 21 years old.
Board Members
- Angie Childers
- Angie Martin
- Russ Authier
- Chris Accardo
- Diondra Lindquist
- Evelyn Bailey
- Gail Fowler
- Kurt Harris
- Penny Shelton
- Wendi Andino
- Tim Hasty
- Angela Goff