High Point Village Staff
Nathan Bryant
Executive Director
Nathan Bryant
Nathan Bryant is a native West Texan who spent over half of his childhood in the Houston area. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Texas Tech University and a law degree from the University of Houston. For the past 20 years, Nathan has led teams and ministries while serving in various pastoral roles across Texas. Most recently, he served as the Lead Pastor at Grace City Church in Jackson, Mississippi. Nathan is the father of Zeke (16) and Maggie (6), and will celebrate 21 years of marriage with Christina later this year.
Chris Ramos
Programs Director
Chris Ramos
Chris brings a very strong passion for the success of all students, the development of self-worth and positive productivity in each individual student. He brings high standards through the development of trusting relationships that are foundational for growth.
Chris has a Master in Special Education from Texas Tech University. His undergraduate study was also at Texas Tech with concentrations in Psychology, Sociology and Human Development & Family Studies. He loves his wife and two sons and loves spending weekends with them. Loves to serve people and God.
Natalie Hendrix , LMSW
Social Services Director
Natalie Hendrix
Working with incredible people like the Villagers has been a career goal for her, and she is so very excited to be fulfilling her dream role here at High Point Village! Natalie has served High Point since October 2021 through Villager and family support, resource connection, crisis intervention, and respite services.
She spends most of her time outside of work cheering on her two boys in their athletic endeavors.
Deborah Finlayson
Development Director
Deborah Finlayson
Deborah and her husband, Craig, have two adult children, both living in Denver, Colorado. They have two dogs and two cats. Deborah spends her volunteer time singing for First United Methodist Church choir, serving as an advisor for the Delta Gamma Sorority and serving as an active sustaining member of the Jr. League of Lubbock.
Katie Crump
Development Officer
Katie Crump
Cassidy Reeves
Marketing Coordinator
Cassidy Reeves
Around High Point you can find Cassidy having photo shoots with the Villagers and in her free time you can find her with her pug dogs, watching F1 or talking all things baseball (Go Dodgers!)
Allison Martin
Community Engagement Coordinator
Allison Martin
Lori Savedra
Office Manager
Lori Savedra
Lori has been married to her husband Ezequiel Sr. for over twenty years and they have three children together.
“I strongly believe in the scripture Philippians 4:13. ‘I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,’” said Lori. “The Villagers show me everyday that anything is possible with or without a disability.”
Abigail Chua
Music Therapist
Abigail Chua
Caleb Hayslip
Dream Big Coordinator
Caleb Hayslip
Chloee Spore
Dream Big Coordinator
Chloee Spore
Chloee has worked with individuals with disabilities since 2015. She and her mother first found High Point through National Charity League during their annual summer camp. From that moment on, Chloee knew the Lord had called her to work with people with disabilities. She spent her time in high school teaching a drama class for Afternoon Enrichment at High Point as well as interning during the summer time. She knows that the Lord has called her to help enrich the lives of people with disabilities as well as supporting them on their journey to achieve their full potential.
“While some people may list Disney World or Paris, High Point Village is my favorite place on Earth. I have been involved with High Point since 2015. Throughout the years, my love for this place and this population has only grown. My work at High Point and my relationships with the Villagers has granted me so many blessings in life. The Villagers have truly become some of my best friends, and I am so fortunate that the Lord has given me the opportunity to love and support each and every one of them.”
Lily Guttery
Reach High Coordinator
Lily Guttery
Nicole Hwozdek
Reach High Coordinator
Nicole Hwozdek
Nicole has 3 kids, her oldest has Down Syndrome. She loves hanging out at home with her family and their dog, Zoe.
“I love getting to know the Villagers and feel blessed to be a part of their lives everyday. This job is a blessing and I feel like I am exactly where I should be!”
Charlane Russell
Reach High Coordinator
Charlane Russell
Taylor Davis
Horticulture Coordinator
Taylor Davis
Additionally, Taylor has a love for gardening. She views a garden as a safe place, an area to reflect, and a place to learn. Taylor uses our High Point Village greenhouse to teach Villagers how to plant, water, grow, and nurture living things. Taylor believes that this activity provides a source of pride and helps our Villagers be fulfilled!
Jim Tidwell
Financial Director
Jim Tidwell
Jim and his wife, Dora, have three very active granddaughters. They enjoy watching the girls participate in soccer, basketball and dance recitals.
He is very excited to be a part of the High Point Village Team.
Diana Henderson
Financial Director
Diana Henderson
Diana received a BS degree from Wayland Baptist University and an MBA from Texas Tech. She has been able to bring business and accounting skills developed during her career into practice at High Point Village. In addition to day-to-day duties, she continually monitors and adapts to the ever-evolving nonprofit world, prepares for an external audit each year, and reports monthly to the Board of Directors. Her favorite part of being the Financial Director is getting to know Villagers and their families and seeing the positive impact that High Point Village has in their lives.
“God continues to bless this organization with tremendous growth and community support and I am thrilled to be part of this journey!”
Matrese Perkins
Administrative Support Specialist
Matrese Perkins
Matrese is the proud mother of two young men, and the proud grandmother of two. She enjoys visiting her eldest and his wife, while spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoys going for walks with friends, working out and sharing her faith with others!
Emma Foster
Development Intern
Emma Foster
Emma Foster is from Allen, TX and joined the High Point team in January 2023! She found her passion during her freshmen year of high school when she began working with special needs individuals. Emma is currently a sophomore at Texas Tech University studying Marketing. Outside of High Point she is a member of Delta Gamma Sorority and is a Senator for the Student Government Association.
On a regular day you can find Emma teaching the hand bells class, talking about Taylor Swift with the Development Team or dominating Just Dance in the big room!
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