Board of Trustees

Daley Miller, SCS Class of 1996, joined the Board of Trustees in 2019. Daley serves on the Marketing & Advancement, Governance, and Campus Master Plan committees. She is Vice President of Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County where she designs, implements, and oversees workforce development and community partnerships that connect individuals experiencing homelessness with pathways to sustainable, living wage jobs. She currently serves as Vice President of the Young Men’s Service League Trailblazer Chapter. Previously, Daley worked as an Executive Entertainment Producer at Reel FX Creative Studios. She produced numerous movies, commercials and film shorts with NBC, Disney and other independent film companies. Daley is currently a member of the FW Rotary Club, Junior League of Fort Worth and Young Men’s Service League. She previously served as an ACU Sing Song Judge, FW March of Dimes Auction Chair and FW Junior Women’s Club Home Tour Chairman. Daley has served SCS as a past PTO President, Auction Committee Chair, Capital Campaign Co-Chair, Eagle Run, and Fall Fest Chair. She has been married to Mitchell Miller for over twenty years and they have three children attending SCS, their oldest daughter graduated in May 2024. All three children are on the Lakeside campus. They worship at Antioch where she serves on the Worship team. Daley graduated from Abilene Christian University in 2000 with a degree in International Business and Marketing.

Paul has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2015. He has served on the Spiritual Life, and Finance Committees, and is currently serving on the Governance Committee. He and his wife, LouAnn, have been married for over 20 years. Three of their children have graduated from SCS. Paul is employed by American Airlines, where he is a Managing Director in the IT organization. The Stumbo family is actively involved in Christ Chapel Bible Church.

Paul Rietema joined the Board of Trustees in 2024 and serves on the Campus Master Plan, Governance, and Finance Committees. He is married to Megan Rietema and they have three boys who attend SCS. They attend Trinity Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, TX. Mr. Rietema is an attorney with Jenner & Block. He earned his law degree from Harvard Law in 2009 and a BA from Calvin College in 2006.

Andy Boenker is a lifelong Fort Worth resident and a graduate of Lake Country Christian School. He earned his degree from Texas Christian University, where he studied Entrepreneurial Management and Economics.

After graduation, Andy joined his family's business, Bana Box, Inc., a multinational packaging company with more than 500 employees across the United States and Mexico. He currently serves as Vice President of Operations, where he leads the company's manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain operations.

Andy is married to Allison Boenker, a fellow TCU graduate from San Antonio, Texas. Together they have four children, all of whom attend Southwest Christian School: Jack, Charlie, Georgia Kate, and Annie.

The Boenkers are active members of Christ Chapel Bible Church, and Andy is involved in Bible Study Fellowship. He is passionate about Christian education and is honored to serve as a Trustee at Southwest Christian School, helping advance the school's mission of developing Christ-centered leaders who impact the world for God's glory. Andy serves on the Finance and Spiritual Life committees. He also serves on the Investment Subcommittee.

Dylan Bransom, SCS class of 2006, joined the Board of Trustees in 2024, serving on the Finance committee and as the Vice Chair of the Campus Master Plan committee. Dylan and his wife, Leigh-Adella, have two sons, Kase and Kollin. Both boys are legacy students at SCS. The family actively supports various school and community initiatives, including being active members of their church, First Baptist Burleson. Dylan is an entrepreneur and real estate developer, specializing in residential and commercial construction ventures, and has owned and operated more than 10 businesses that span across the southwest region. Both his personal and professional pursuits are based on his passion for investing in others and proactively pursuing opportunities to give back through enriching experiences, volunteering, and fundraising. In addition to local efforts, the Bransoms are ardent supporters and serve several international ministries and organizations as a family.

Brad Burke was born and raised in Midland, TX, where he attended Midland Christian School for 12 years and graduated in 2004. He then attended Texas Tech University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering in 2009. Brad moved to Fort Worth to pursue a career with Range Resources Corporation, where he was employed in various roles from 2009 to 2017. After moving to Fort Worth, he became a member of Christ Chapel Bible Church, where he now serves on the Deacon Board. Upon leaving Range Resources, he accepted a position with Chisholm Energy Holdings where he has been until recently. Brad is currently in the role of Associate COO at Christ Chapel Bible Church. Brad has been married to his wife Katie since 2013 and they have four young children, three currently enrolled at SCS. God used the experience and people at Midland Christian to show His love and need for a Savior to Brad, which left a desire in his heart to serve and support a Christ-centered education for his and others’ children. Brad currently serves on the on the Campus Master Plan committee as Chair and also serves on the Spiritual Life Committee.

Reif Chron, who attended SCS preschool through 8th grade, joined the Board of Trustees in 2024. He serves on the Marketing and Advancement committee as Chair and serves on the Finance committee. Mr. Chron is also a member of the SCS Alumni Committee. He is married to Meagan Chron and they have four children who attend Prestonwood Christian Academy. They attend Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX. Mr. Chron is the President and General Counsel for 818 Concepts, LLC. He earned his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO and an accounting and finance degree from Texas A&M.

Joseph DeWoody, SCS Class of 2000, joined the Board of Trustees in 2019 and serves on the Finance committee as Chair and on the Governance committee as Vice Chair. He is the CEO of Valor Mineral Management. Joseph was selected by Oil and Gas Investor Magazine as a winner of the Top 20 under 40 Award, by Texas Monthly Magazine as a Texas Top Producer and a Best Landman in Texas Award winner, 40 under 40 by the Fort Worth Business Press and Distinguished Alumni of SCS. Joseph received his BBA and MBA from Baylor University, where he was a starter on the football team. Joseph is married to Kimberly and has two children, both attend SCS.

Clifton, SCS Class of 2000, joined the Board of Trustees in 2023 and serves on the Governance committee as the Chair and also the Spiritual Life committee. He is married to Nadia DuBose and they have three children attending SCS. They attend Antioch Church in Fort Worth, TX. Mr. DuBose is a business executive and attorney. He earned his law degree from Georgetown Law, in Washington D.C. in 2009 and a BS in Agribusiness from Abilene Christian University in 2004.

Carey has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2015. She currently serves as Chairman of the Board and is a member of the Executive Committee. She has previously served on the Campus Master Plan Committee, Marketing and Advancement Committee, Spiritual Life Committee, and Governance Committee. Outside of SCS, Carey is a Board member of the North Texas ACE Foundation and volunteers with several animal rescue agencies. Carey is a former criminal trial attorney. She and her husband, Alex, have three children who have attended SCS and they also attend Christ Chapel Bible Church.

Eric Gonzalez and his wife, Tiffany, have been married for over 20 years and have three children, including two current students at Southwest Christian School. Their oldest son started at SCS in 2011 and graduated in 2024. Eric currently serves SCS on the Campus Master Plan Committee, Spiritual Life Committee, and the Building Steering Sub-committee.

Eric is an entrepreneur with businesses and experience in commercial real estate, construction, and waste services, currently leading Waste Advantage in the DFW area. He was a Fort Worth Magazine 40 Under 40 recipient and is active in several local business organizations.

The Gonzalez family has attended Doxology Church for 18 years and counting where Eric serves on the Finance Committee and Elder Board. He enjoys spending time outdoors and supporting his children’s activities.

Cindy Hayes joined the Board of Trustees in 2020 and serves on the Campus Master Plan and Marketing & Advancement committees. She is an active member at Christ Chapel Bible Church, where she serves in children’s ministry. She has been an active member of the SCS community since 2013. Cindy has served on the Fort Worth Pregnancy Center Board and Ladder Alliance Board. She most recently worked for Adera Foundation, an international faith based organization. Cindy is married to Brad and they have two sons. Landon graduated from SCS in the Class of 2025. She holds two degrees. The first is a BA in Communication from Carson-Newman College and the second is an MS in Leadership Studies from the University of Tennessee.

Stephen Pfeffer serves as a trustee of Southwest Christian School and is a dedicated supporter of its mission to provide Christ-centered education. Stephen has served on the finance committee as a non-trustee for several years and will continue serving on the finance committee now that he is a trustee. He and his wife, Mary, are proud parents of three children, Caleb (SCS Class of 2023), Katie (SCS Class of 2024), and Camden (SCS Class of 2030). Their family is actively involved at Christ Chapel Bible Church.

Professionally, Stephen is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he has spent over 30 years as a Financial Advisor helping families navigate their financial goals with discipline and long-term perspective.

Outside of spending time with his family and professional commitments, Stephen enjoys spending time outdoors, including golfing, sailing, mountain biking, and skiing whenever he has the opportunity.

Kasey S. Pipes serves as President and CEO of The Pipes Company, a corporate public relations and crisis communications firm in Fort Worth, and as Partner and Co-Founder of Corley-Pipes, a government affairs firm with offices in Fort Worth and Washington, DC. Prior to starting his businesses, he worked in Washington for several years first as a policy and communications staffer to House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger, and later as a communications advisor at the White House to President George W. Bush. After leaving Washington, he served as a senior communications advisor to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He is also a historian and the author of “Ike’s Final Battle: The Road to Little Rock and the Challenge of Equality” and “After the Fall: The Remarkable Comeback of Richard Nixon”.

Kasey serves on the Pepperdine University Board of Regents, the Colonial Country Club Board of Governors, the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Board of Directors, the Davey O’Brien Foundation Board of Trustees, the Charles Schwab Challenge PGA Tournament Committee, and he is also a Life Member at the Council on Foreign Relations. He is a graduate of Abilene Christian University and holds master’s degrees from The Johns Hopkins University and Harvard University. And from 2002-2010, he served as a commissioned officer in the United States Navy Reserve.

Kasey’s wife, Lacie, co-chaired the SCS Auction in 2023 and 2024, and founded the Mom’s Bible Study at SCS. She also serves on the Marketing and Advancement Committee, with Kasey, as a non-trustee. Their son, Lincoln, graduated from SCS and attends the University of Texas at Austin, while their son, Crosby, and daughter, Betsy, are currently enrolled at SCS.

Kasey and his family are active at the Hills Church where he frequently teaches and leads Bible studies.

Jeremy graduated with an accounting degree from Texas Christian University in 1995. Jeremy is a CPA and leads the Real Estate and Private Equity group at Burgher Haggard, an outsource accounting and administration firm. He helps lead the widows and single moms ministry at Christ Chapel Bible Church, and enjoys volunteering with the Boy Scouts in various capacities, including serving on the local council board of directors. Jeremy is married to his high school sweetheart, Amy, and they have two children Sydney (graduate of the Class of 2025) and Jonathan (currently attends SCS). The Sweek family is actively involved at Christ Chapel Bible Church. Jeremy currently serves on the Finance and Campus Master Plan committees.

Karie Vargas joined the Board of Trustees in 2018 and serves on the Governance and Campus Master Plan committees, and also serves as Secretary of the Southwest Christian School Corporation. She received her Bachelors of Business Administration degree from University of Texas at Arlington. She was a Mortgage Banker for 12 years and prior to that she was a Real Estate Appraiser. She currently maintains the finances for her husband’s medical company. She is currently an active board member on a family foundation and a family ranch board. In the past she actively served on SCS PTO and continues to substitute teach at SCS. She has worked with the Fort Worth Library in their Adult ESL program as well as volunteered with the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation. She has been married to Dr. Luis Vargas for over 20 years and has two children; both have attended SCS from preschool through graduation.

J. Brandon Waits is a self-employed owner/partner of several different businesses. He has over 20 years of finance experience as head of finance and accounting for his real estate investment companies and investor funds. Those companies include, but are not
limited to, Tierra Group, LLC, TG-Leasing, LLC and TG Mortgage, LLC. In addition to his real estate experience, Mr. Waits is in the oil and gas business. He formed Grama Energy, LLC and Sideoats Energy, LP, an oil and gas investment fund, as well as, Grama Operating, LLC, an oil and gas operating company currently operating wells in the Permian Basin of Texas. Mr. Waits received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance with Real Estate emphasis from Texas Christian University in 1999. He also received a ranch management certificate when he graduated from the TCU Ranch Management program in 1999. In his spare time Mr. Waits has been involved in volunteer roles with many non-profit organizations including serving on committees and boards of Southwest Christian School, TCU National Alumni Board, the TCU Young Alumni Board, the Young Professional Advocates (YPAs) of Lena Pope Home, and Travis Avenue Baptist Church (TABC), where he and his family are longtime members. Mr. Waits also volunteers his time as a spiritual/hunting guide for underprivileged youths with The ROCK (Refuge Outfitters for Christ’s Kingdom) and has coached his children’s youth sports teams for several years. Mr. Waits is married to Emily Waits, also a TCU graduate and volunteer. They have two children attending SCS. Brandon currently serves as the Vice Chair on the Finance committee and also serves on the Campus Master Plan committee.

Stephanie joined the board of Trustees in 2026 after first serving on the Spiritual Life Committee and SCS Parents In Prayer.

Early in her professional career, she developed a passion for balancing the needs of people and business through Human Resource Management and was invited into strategic leadership roles that included high level recruitment, retention, succession planning, development, discipline and training. Through the providence of God, she has had the privilege of supporting Fortune 500 companies and small businesses as well as nonprofits over the years; which, in turn, provided her with valuable insight and ministry opportunities within a wide array of people and work cultures.

She has a BFA from Baylor University and is currently serving Christ by serving her family at home. She and her husband, Mike, have been married for over 20 years and are partners at The Paradox Church in Fort Worth. They have one daughter, Savannah, who is in the graduating Class of 2028 at SCS and a younger son, Isaac, who attends The Oaks Tutorials. Stephanie is honored to serve and support SCS through her gifts and talents.

David has served on the Board of Trustees since 2002, becoming an Emeritus member in 2010. While on the Board, David served as vice-chair working on the Finance, Advancement, and Fine Arts Committees. David retired in June of 2018 as Manager of Investor Relations and Real Estate for Range Resources Corporation. He is married to Tricia, and they have three grown children, all graduates of SCS. David and Tricia attend Christ Chapel Bible Church.

Robert served on the Board of Trustees nine years and became an Emeriti member in 2008. Robert and his wife, Melanie, have two daughters, both graduates of SCS. He is employed by the Covenant Group, Inc., serving as the President of CGI Construction. Robert and Melanie are long-time members of Altamesa Church of Christ.

Mark first joined the Board in 2006 and currently serves the Board as a Trustee Emeritus, since 2017. He has served on the Spiritual Life, Endowment, Academic, and Master Plan Committees. He currently serves on the Governance Committee. Mark received the Board of Trustees Award for 2011-2012. He obtained a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from Southern Methodist University. Mark is married to Mildred and is the father of three SCS graduates, (’07), (’08) and (’10). Mark and Mildred attend Watermark Fort Worth where Mark serves as a leader in Summit Men’s Bible Study and on the Foundation Group Directional Team working with young married couples and training of new leaders. Mark has also served as a children’s leader at Bible Study Fellowship and at all levels of adult leadership in the Boy Scouts of America.

Sheri served on the Board of Trustees from 2003 until 2020 and now serves as an Emeritus Trustee. She was Chairman of the Board from 2014-2017 and served as President of SCS from 2015-2017. While on the Board, Sheri served on the Executive, Governance, and Finance Committees. Sheri is a retired CPA and serves on the Women’s Health Council for Baylor All Saints in Fort Worth. In the past, she has also served on the Kupferle Board of Texas Health Resources Foundation, serving as Co-Chair of Puttin’ on the Pink. She and her husband, Leon, attend Altamesa Church of Christ, where Leon serves as a Shepherd and Sheri is active in several ministries. They have two sons, (’08) and (’10), who both attended SCS from preschool.

Garner has served on the Board of Trustees since 1990, as both a Board Member and Board Member Emeritus. His committee assignments have included the Spiritual Emphasis, Fine Arts, Building, and Governance committees. Garner is the retired founder of BGR Specialties in Fort Worth. He and his wife, Melodye, have three daughters, all graduates of SCS. They also have five grandchildren, ages 8-13. Garner and Melodye are members of Walnut Ridge Baptist Church in Mansfield.

Dub has served on the Board of Trustees from the late 1980s through 2010 when he became a Board Member Emeritus. He continues to be actively involved with the current Board and staff. Dub is the founder of Lonestar Resources and co-founder of Ovation Oil and Gas LLC, where he is currently a Managing Member. Dub was recognized by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine as one of Tarrant County’s top trial attorneys over a multiple year span. He recently completed a three-year term as Chairman of the Board of the ACH Child and Family Services Board of Directors. Dub has also been on the Bridge2Rwanda Board since 2011. Dub’s five children all graduated from Christian schools, four from Southwest Christian School, and one from Lakewood Park Christian in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He and his wife, Val, attend Christ Chapel Bible Church.