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 dog, watching F1 or talking all things baseball (Go Dodgers!)
Joshua Kuhnley
Fitness Coordinator
Josh Kuhnley
Josh Kuhnley has a Bachelor of Humanities in Youth and Family Ministry from Lubbock Christian University. He has worked as a family and youth minister, a high school teacher and soccer coach, an admissions counselor and a case worker. Josh is also a certified fitness trainer, a coach for the Lubbock Soccer League and the Lubbock franchise owner of Camp Gladiator. In his free time, you can find him camping, fishing or watching sports, with his wife and two boys.
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.”
Caleb Hayslip
Dream Big Coordinator
Caleb Hayslip
Chloee Smiley
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.”
Maddie Drumma
Reach High Coordinator
Maddie Drumma
Maddie Drumma was born and raised right here in Lubbock, TX. She graduated from Texas Tech University in May 2024 with her B.S. in Human Development and Family Science. She completed her practicum at High Point Village with the Development Team and fell in love with the mission! Outside of High Point you can find Maddie playing pickleball with friends or watching her favorite show Survivor.
Maddie is excited to be apart of the High Point Village family!
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
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.
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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