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Meet Our Board

Cameo Duncan

Teresa Gaines

Teresa Gaines

 Cameo Duncan, originally from California, moved to Texas in 2013. With a degree in Business Administration, she has built a successful 12-year career in banking and finance. Now a small business owner, Cameo is passionate about empowering others and giving back to her community. She actively participates in local initiatives, driven by her commitment to support and uplift those around her. Her professional experience and

dedication to service reflect her goal of making a positive impact through both business and community involvement.

Teresa Gaines

Teresa Gaines

Teresa Gaines

On the Way!

Jan Gerro

Teresa Gaines

Steve Gray

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Steve Gray

Mary Helen Hudspeth

Steve Gray

 Steve Gray is CEO and Managing Partner of Advisors Commercial Real Estate in Arlington, with over 25 years in the industry. Advisors specializes in brokerage and property management. Steve focuses on land and commercial sales in DFW, retail projects, and tenant representation across Texas. His clients include ADT Pizza, Avis Budget Group, and others. Previously, he was Senior VP and Director of Leasing at Weitzman, managing leasing for 70 shopping centers. He holds an M.S. in Applied Economics and a B.B.A. from the University of North Texas. Steve serves on Arlington Urban Ministries’ board and lives in Arlington with his family. 

Don Henderson

Mary Helen Hudspeth

Mary Helen Hudspeth

 Don Henderson is a graduate of Texas A&M University and Brite Divinity School. He is a retired Northwestern Mutual agent with a strong commitment to community service. A longtime member and past president of Kiwanis, Don has served on the board of Big Brothers and several other local organizations focused on student scholarships. He dedicated 15 years to volunteering with Meals on Wheels and remains actively involved with Arlington Urban Ministries. Don is a valued weekly volunteer at the Nu2U Resale shop, where his time and efforts continue to make a meaningful impact in the community he cares deeply about. 

Mary Helen Hudspeth

Mary Helen Hudspeth

Mary Helen Hudspeth

 Mary Helen Hudspeth has been a dedicated AUM board member since November 2016 and currently serves as board president. Her involvement began with the Boots committee,

sparking her passion for AUM. A retired AISD educator, she spent 15 years as principal at Dunn Elementary. Originally from Georgia, where she was raised and still considers home, Mary Helen moved to Arlington in 1992 to start her AISD career. She holds a degree from the University of Georgia and a master’s from Texas Women’s University. Mary Helen and her husband, Tom, enjoy traveling and spending time with their adult sons and daughter-in-law.

Tonya Jenkins

Patrick Johnson

Patrick Johnson

On the Way!

Patrick Johnson

Patrick Johnson

Patrick Johnson

 Patrick Johnson has over 21 years of experience with TXU Energy and its affiliates. He currently leads the Energy Assistance Team for TXU Energy, Ambit Energy, and TriEagle Energy, managing three major aid programs, including one of the largest bill-payment assistance programs nationwide. Patrick coordinates hundreds of partnerships with external organizations, helping thousands of low-income customers receive temporary support. Within Vistra Corp, he connects escalated customer cases with agency partners. Known for his passion and leadership, Patrick spearheads statewide energy assistance initiatives and serves on multiple boards and committees, making a significant impact in the communities Vistra serves. 

Jim Loden

Patrick Johnson

Tommy Moore

 A devout Christian, husband, and father of four, he was raised in Arlington and is a proud Lamar Viking for life. Known for his optimistic outlook, he always sees the glass as half full rather than half empty. Now residing in Viridian, he loves his community. Professionally, he is a seasoned executive with 30 years of experience in retail and distribution, managing multiple Fortune 100 divisions and companies. His claim to fame is that he came up with the Apple Store concept and convinced Steve Jobs to do it. 

Tommy Moore

Claudia Perkins

Tommy Moore

 Tommy Moore has been an active board member of AUM since 2023. A lifelong educator, Tommy currently serves as the Assistant Principal at the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center in the Arlington Independent School District (ISD). In addition to his work in education, he is also a dedicated board member of the Arlington Police Foundation.

Tommy and his wife, Audra, are proud parents of twin daughters, Mallory Valdez and Madison Moore. Together, they have built and managed two successful businesses in Arlington: A&T Moore Health Care, which they've owned since 1998, and Tomdra Investments, LLC, established in 2008.Outside of their professional endeavors, Tommy and Audra enjoy traveling and cherishing time with friends and family.

Chris Olsen

Claudia Perkins

Claudia Perkins

 Born in Chicago, Illinois, Chris moved to Texas as soon as possible. He has over 30 years of public accounting experience, ranging from Big 8 firms to running his own practice. Chris has served as a contractor on multiple Sarbanes-Oxley internal control projects and held CFO roles for two related local organizations. A longtime volunteer, he has supported more than five nonprofit organizations. He is also an active member of First United Methodist Church Arlington, demonstrating a strong commitment to integrity, service, and community impact throughout his career. 

Claudia Perkins

Claudia Perkins

Claudia Perkins

 On the Way! 

Joe Stenger

Chetura Turner

Larry Thomas

 Joe Stenger is a dedicated community servant and longtime director at AUM. He has served as Treasurer and on the Finance committee, while actively supporting the Nu2U warehouse team. With leadership experience in the restaurant and aerospace industries, Joe helped secure grant funding for AUM. Invited by a church member to consider serving with AUM, he became deeply involved in his church’s committees and helped establish a mission/outreach budget supporting AUM. He also volunteers with a food packing nonprofit linked to his church. Outside of advocacy, Joe enjoys reading, biking, hiking, traveling with his wife, and cherishing time with their out of state children and grandchildren. 

Larry Thomas

Chetura Turner

Larry Thomas

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Chetura Turner

Chetura Turner

Chetura Turner

On the Way!

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