Meet the AUM Board

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 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 is a lifelong Texan, born and raised in Lubbock, Tx.  She and her husband, Terry moved to Arlington in 1983 after graduating from Texas Tech.  They raised two daughters in Arlington. Teresa loved teaching elementary school for 34 years and serving on many PTA committees.  She and her husband belong to New World UMC.  Teresa has served as PreSchool President, along other committees at New World.  She has been a Commissioner for the Arlington Civil Service board and is active with Women Inspiring Philanthropy.  Currently, she serves on the board of directors for The Miracle League, Levitt, and of course Arlington Urban Ministries.  AUM holds a special place in her heart as she has helped at the office, New 2 U Store, and several years serving on the Boots Committee. 

Jan Barton Gerro is a retired EPA attorney who lives in Arlington, Texas. She is the proud mother of two grown children and enjoys traveling in her free time. Deeply committed to service, Jan volunteers with several nonprofit organizations, including Arlington Urban Ministries,  Cinderella Charity Ball benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs , Women Inspiring Philanthropy  (WIP), and Changing Lenses, Changing Lives that helps children in Africa. She also leads hospitality at St. John the Apostle. Jan’s passion for giving back and building community continues to make a meaningful impact both locally and globally. She brings warmth, dedication, and heart to everything she does.

 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 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 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.

 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 is a long time Arlington resident.  He graduated from Arlington High School and attended UTA.  He retired from Industrial Tool Cutting Company.

While his two children were small, he enjoyed coaching them in all sports.  He was appointed Chairman

Of the Extra Curriculum Activities Committee for the Arlington School Board.  Larry was recently recognized as an Outstanding Colt Graduate for Arlington High.

He volunteers at NU2U, Hot Dogs for Homeless, and also at his church.

He is married to Bettye Thomas.  They have 2 children and 2 grandchildren.

Chetura Turner is from Dallas, Tx and has resided in Arlington for 5 years. Chetura has been on the AUM Board since 2023 and has a Masters Degree from Kaplan University and Bachelors from Dallas Baptist University. Chetura is a mother of 4, enjoys traveling and enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren. She became aware of AUM when she lost her job and became a recipient of the program. The program made such a positive impact on her life that she wanted to give back to the community by encouraging others through telling her testimony and story of support from AUM. AUM not only rescued her from financial despair but has fueled that passion to inspire and offer support to others who are in need.