Our Board of Directors

Charles graduated with a Ph.D. in Theological Ethics from the University of Notre Dame and is a retired Professor of Theology at the University of Scranton. Charles has published and co-published several books and is an international speaker. He first visited Bwindi in 2005 and has returned as a trip leader with students from the University of Scranton several times. Dr. and Mrs. Pinches, who are active members at their church, live in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.

Jeff is a native Texan with more than thirty years of experience in founding, managing and developing ventures in technology, publishing, energy, and the Arts. One of his greatest loves is his church where he is a vestry member, choir member, and volunteer for local mission church partners. When Jeff and his family met Dr. Scott Kellermann several years ago, they were eager to support the foundation’s work in education and maternal healthcare. Jeff lives in Coppell, Texas and enjoys time at his Fairfield, Texas ranch and Nantucket cottage.

Mary is a native Texan with more than forty years of experience as a Certified Public Accountant. Her work spans across professional, non-profit, and community volunteer sectors. She holds a BBA in Accounting and an MBA from Texas A&M University and serves as Chief Financial Officer of Eiseman Jewels in Dallas. Mary and her husband Don are members of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Richardson and have both participated in the church’s mission trips to Bwindi.. 

Susan grew up in an Air Force family, which instilled in her a love for travel, meeting new people and nurturing relationships.  She is passionate about all things that conserve and preserve our precious resources. Susan is a LEED Accredited Professional, and a practicing sustainability consultant in Dallas. Susan and her husband Michael are members of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Richardson where she serves in several capacities, with her most passionate one being a member of the Uganda Mission Team, since 2018.

LuAnne spent her growing up years in Southeast Asia and has always had a love of travel and exploring the richness of other cultures.  Trained as an ESL teacher at Houghton College and Syracuse University, much of her working life has been spent teaching English in various capacities and providing academic support to university students.  Recently she and her husband, David spent 10 months in Bwindi volunteering at the Nursing School and the Batwa Development Program. They are excited to stay connected to the work of the KF there.  LuAnne currently works as a fiber artist and volunteers in her community in Houghton, NY. 

Don is an award-winning storyteller whose gifts include writing, editing, publication management and photography. He works on the Corporate Communications team at Texas Instruments in Dallas and also is president and owner of Geiger Associates Inc., which is a small communications agency that helps organizations tell their stories. Don and his wife, Sharon, volunteer with several ministries, including Vision Africa and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Irving, Texas. Don hopes to visit Bwindi with the church’s mission team.