High Point Village Staff

Nathan Bryant, Executive Director

Originally From:

Alma Mater: Bachelor’s in Public Relations from Texas Tech University and a law degree from the University of Houston

Favorite Things:

Fun Fact:

Chris Ramos, Program Director

Originally From: Lubbock, TX

Alma Mater: Master’s degree in Special Education from Texas Tech University

Favorite Things: The Houston Texans, abstract, pop art, impressionism and modern art

Fun Fact: Chris is an active local artist and often shows his work on the First Friday Art Trail. 

Natalie Hendrix, LMSW, Social Services Director

Originally From: Lubbock, TX

Alma Mater: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Texas A&M and Masters in Social Work from UT Austin

Favorite Things: Hiking, traveling, lazy mornings and watching her 2 boys do what they love

Fun Fact: Natalie has eaten inside the Supreme Court

Deborah Finlayson, Development Director

Originally From: Lubbock, TX

Alma Mater: Texas Tech University

Favorite Things: Singing in the First United Methodist Choir, large family puzzles and visiting her two kids in Denver, Colorado

Fun Fact: Is an advisor for the Texas Tech chapter of Delta Gamma Sorority and an active sustaining member of the Jr. League of Lubbock

Katie Crump, Development Officer

Originally From: Lubbock, TX

Alma Mater: Texas Tech University

Favorite Things: Taylor Swift

Fun Fact: Katie is married to a Firefighter

Cassidy Reeves, Marketing Coordinator

Originally From: Lubbock, TX

Alma Mater: Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Strategic Communication Management from Texas Tech University

Favorite Things: Baseball (Go Dodgers!), F1, her pug dog and creating content with the Villagers

Fun Fact: Cassidy did the Disney College Program in 2021 and worked in Magic Kingdom

Destiny Carrion, Program Coordinator of Special Events

Originally From: Born in San Antonio, TX but grew up in Lubbock

Alma Mater: Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Science from Texas Tech University

Favorite Things: Singing karaoke with the Villager, cooking, going to farmers market

Joshua Kuhnley, Fitness Coordinator

Alma Mater: Bachelors of Humanities in Youth and Family Ministry from Lubbock Christian University

Favorite Things: Camping, fishing, watching sports with his wife and two boys

Fun Fact: Joshua is a certified fitness trainer and coach for the Lubbock Soccer League

Caleb Hayslip, Dream Big Coordinator

Originally From: Lubbock, TX

Alma Mater: Texas Tech University

Favorite Things: Golfing, cooking, gardening

Chloee Smiley, Dream Big Coordinator

Originally From: Lubbock, TX

Alma Mater: Texas Tech University

Favorite Things: Making the Villagers laugh, her new family, being creative

Fun Fact: Chloee first found High Point through the National Charity League and taught a drama class for AEC while she was in high school

Maddie Drumma, Reach High Coordinator

Originally From: Lubbock, TX

Alma Mater: Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Science from Texas Tech University

Favorite Things: Playing pickleball and watching Survivor

Fun Fact: Maddie completed her practicum at High Point Village, interning for the development team

Lily Guttery, Reach High Coordinator

Originally From: Fort Worth, Texas

Alma Mater: Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Science from Texas Tech University

Fun Fact: Has a dog named Pickle

Nicole Hwozdek, Reach High Coordinator

Originally From: Southern California

Alma Mater: Cal State Fullerton

Favorite Things: Coffee, Padres baseball, spending time with her family and dogs and getting to try new projects with the Villagers

Fun Fact: Has a dog named Zoe and 3 kids, her oldest has Down Syndrome

Charlane Russell, Reach High Coordinator

Originally From: Lubbock, TX

Alma Mater: Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of North Texas

Fun Fact: Charlane is a former Chaplain and is a trained Minister with 15 plus years of experience in the fields of mental health and substance use recovery.

Sheri Bearden, Art Coordinator

Originally From: Abilene, TX

Alma Mater: Bachelors of Science in Human Development and Family Science from Texas Tech University

Favorite Things: Refinishing old furniture, drawing, painting, watching football and spending time with her family, 2 dogs and cat

Fun Fact: Sheri has a special needs daughter who attends High Point

Isabel Luna, Art Coordinator

Alma Mater: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education

Favorite Things: Her kiddos

Fun Fact: Isabel has a large plant collection

Jim Tidwell, Finance Director

Originally From: San Angelo, TX

Alma Mater: Bachelor’s in Accounting from Angelo State University

Favorite Things: Watching his three granddaughters participate in soccer, basketball and dance recitals

Fun Fact: Spent 19 years in banking at Centennial Bank/Citizens Bank- Slaton

Lori Savedra, Office Manager

Originally From: Lubbock, TX

Alma Mater: International Business College

Favorite Things: Her husband and three children, 49’ers football

Fun Fact: Lori worked at Women’s Protective Services for six years as a Project Coordinator

Amanda Herrera, Administrative Support Specialist

Originally From: Permian Basin

Alma Mater: Working on a degree in Business Administration

Favorite Things: Going to sporting events with her 3 kids

Fun Fact: Worked in education for 8 years

Emma Foster, Development Intern

Originally From: Allen, TX

Alma Mater: Current student at Texas Tech studying marketing

Favorite Things: Pigs, coffee, fostering dogs, dancing with the Villagers

Fun Fact: Has swam with whale sharks (wasn’t even scared)

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