Houston Lane has been an independent corporate growth consultant since 2009. Prior to starting his practice, he held several leadership positions in entrepreneurial businesses, and also had experience as an investment banker, and strategic consultant. Houston and his wife, Paige, moved to Houston in 2001 and have three boys. They are members of Grace Bible Church and are involved in several nonprofit organizations around the city. Houston was inspired to join the Board of LifeHouse after realizing how powerful the work of the ministry is with its ability to change lives and spread the Word of God.

Cason is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch and a CFP® professional. He graduated from Tarleton State University where he received a BBA in Finance and a BS in Political Science. He went on to receive his Master's degree from Baylor University. He serves on the steering committee of the Baylor Business Network of Houston. Cason and his wife, Allison, are members of Houston's First Baptist Church where he is a deacon. They have two daughters: Madeleine and Clara. "Our family loves LifeHouse because it's an incredible, relevant ministry that meets very real needs of women when they need it most.

Robert is the Chief Financial Officer for Chambers Energy Management, LP, an investment firm focused on credit investments in the energy industry. Prior to that, he held various positions in the investment management, investment banking and accounting industries. Robert holds a B.B.A. in Accounting as well as an M.S. in Finance from Texas A&M University. Robert and his wife, Allison, have five children and attend Christ the King Presbyterian Church.

Leiselle graduated from the University of Houston with a BFA in Graphic Communications and enjoys designing for non-profits. Leiselle and her husband Jim have four children and four grandchildren and attend St. Francis Episcopal Church where she is currently the Outreach Coordinator and head of Ministries on the Vestry. Jim and Leiselle recently sold their business of 25 years, providing environmental remediation options to the oil and gas industry. They are still consulting to the new owners, providing training and assistance as needed. Leiselle has been very involved in returning her many blessings for many years. Most recently she has chosen to work with “hands-up” ministry’s through the Linda Sadler Memorial Fund and is committed to serving God through the work of LifeHouse, offering a hand-up to its girls as well as life to their babies.

Rod has been practicing public accounting for over 25 years. Prior to establishing Desroches Roth LLP, Rod served as a senior partner/managing partner of Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches LLP for almost 20 years, providing comprehensive tax consulting, estate planning, and business advisory services across a multitude of industries. Rod started his career at a “Big 4" international accounting firm prior to joining GD&D. His experience encompasses all phases of enhancement and management strategies, mergers and acquisitions, and integrated planning for business and their shareholders regarding income tax and estate tax reduction strategies with special expertise in wealth management, construction, energy, healthcare, manufacturing and real estate markets. Rod serves a diverse clientele, from high net-worth individuals and small business owners, to multi-national corporations with gross revenues in excess of $1 billion. He has become a trusted advisor offering the personal service of a local firm with the knowledge and depth of a national firm, which has earned him the respect of the financial community, his peers and most importantly, his clients. He and his wife, Michele, live in Houston with their three children. They attend St. Francis church.

Greg “Buzz" Baker has served as President since he co-founded Network Funding in l998. With more than 20 years experience in the Mortgage industry, Baker has expanded Network Funding into one of the fastest growing mortgage companies in the nation, employing over 500 originators in 38 states with licenses to do business in 47 states. Previously, Baker served as a loan officer and then a producing manager for North American Mortgage Company. He has also served as the production manager and wholesale manager for Irwin Mortgage Corporation. Baker holds a degree in Finance from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Buzz and his wife, Lisa, reside in Houston with their children and attend Christ Evangelical Presbyterian Church.

Shenille Engelhart-Skopik currently lives in Katy with her husband of 19 years, Chris and two youngest children. She is the proud mother of four children one of which is a LifeHouse baby. For the past five years she has been the President/CEO of CLS Technology a commercial fire alarm/ low voltage company and CLS Fire Protection a commercial fire sprinkler company. Shenille is excited to give back to the organization that blessed her 23 years ago when she was pregnant with her daughter and looking forward to what God has planned for LifeHouse in the future.

Danielle Mitchell is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian (RD, LD) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) at Heritage Behavioral Health Consultants. Danielle graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences, completed her dietetic internship at the University of Houston, and has been a dietitian since 2007. She completed a Master's of Education in Counseling at the University of Houston and then obtained licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Danielle enjoys integrating her nutrition expertise with psychotherapy and counseling to help clients connect mind, body, and spirit. She provides individual therapy for clients with eating disorders, offers sessions in family therapy, conducts group therapy, and is passionate about integrative nutrition options for women's concerns. She sees clients for anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, career counseling, and trauma. Danielle enjoys public speaking and has provided several presentations on weight management, counseling in the nutrition setting, emotional eating, nutrition for autism, Asperger syndrome, and ADD/ADHD. She has guest lectured in counseling classes for nutrition students at the University of Houston. She hosts workshops for parents and caretakers called Feeding the Kids: Raising Happy, Healthy Eaters. She is available, by appointment, for individual or group counseling as well as nutrition consultations or presentations.

Adam is a financial and operational leader with experience in high tech and traditional businesses. Change agent with understanding and success in both large corporations and start-ups. Excels in evaluating bottlenecks, removing bottlenecks and implementing needed change. Management track record of identifying, coaching and training employees in order to make them successful and help them contribute to company goals. History of building collaborative relationships with employees, co-workers, senior management and investors. Adam his wife Kathryn and two children attend Chapelwood Church.

Tom Rourick has been with RSM US LLP, formerly known as McGladrey, for over 28 years. Tom was the Office Managing Partner in the Kansas City office prior to his move to Houston in January of 2015. He has now taken the role of Office Managing Partner for the Houston office and maintains his role as the assurance leader for the southern corridor of the Central Region. Tom is involved with the Greater Houston Partnership as a member of the International Trade Development committee as well as the Regional Economic Development Advisory committee. Tom graduated from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Tom and his family are members of St. Angela Merici Catholic Church in Missouri City, Texas.

Yvette graduated with a degree in business from the University of Western Ontario - Ivey Business School. After graduating, she moved to the USA to work at several oil and gas companies. Yvette is currently a stay-at-home mom with three boys. She and her husband Erik are involved with multiple international and local Christian organizations and have a passion to share Christ. Yvette's family is active in tennis and her boys recently started a charity to bring tennis racquets and shoes to kids in underprivileged parts of the world. Yvette and her family attend Second Baptist Church. Yvette is pleased to work with LifeHouse and to give hope, love and a safe place to women to go during an unplanned pregnancy.

JaNae Lyon graduated from Baylor University with a BA in Psychology and Child and Family Studies. She went on to receive her MA in Christian Counseling from Houston Baptist University. After graduation, she provided counseling for the women living at LifeHouse. During her time at LifeHouse, her passion for the ministry grew and she knew her involvement with LifeHouse would not end when God called her to be a stay-at-home mom. She and her husband, Steve, have two children, and they enjoy quality time exploring Houston and being outdoors. More recently, she began her small business with Young Living Essential Oils as an independent consultant and essential oil educator. JaNae and her family attend Houston's First Baptist Church where her and Steve actively serve in marriage ministry. JaNae strives to live abundantly through spiritual, physical, and emotional health and believes the Lord has called her to guide others to the abundant life that He intends for them to live. She feels honored to have the opportunity to serve LifeHouse as a member of the board.