Our Board

Tom Harris

Tom Harris is Co-chairman of The Foundation and Jordan's dad. Tom is a retired executive with the Hillwood Development group at the Alliance Texas project in Ft. Worth, Texas. Tom is a native of Syracuse, New York, graduated from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and has been a part of the Ft. Worth business community for close to twenty-five years. He is the founder of the Alliance for Infant Survival, a non-profit organization supporting the SIDS community in North Texas. Tom is also the past board chair of the national SIDS organization, First Candle and past board chair of the Birdville ISD Education Foundation. He is a member of multiple higher education business advisory boards in North Texas and an avid supporter of various regional education ventures. Tom has always believed that we were put on this earth to help other people, particularly those most in need.

Ellen Harris

Ellen Harris is Co-chairman of The Foundation and Jordan's mom. While Ellen had a 25-year career serving customers at American Airlines, she always believed that her most important job was and is being a parent. Nonprofit work has long been an interest of Ellen’s, serving as an administrator of the Birdville ISD Education Foundation, and being involved with the Alliance for Infant Survival for over 20 years. Ellen is a member of the choir at her congregation and loves spending time with her new grandson, George.

Candace Ammori

Candice Ammori graduated from University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy in 2012, focusing on sustainable business. She was a Princeton in Asia fellow in Singapore, spent time helping a Cambodian microfinance firm with its business strategy, and hopes to continue combining numbers and creativity in socially conscious business environments. Candice and Jordan became fast and lasting friends while moving into their freshman year dorms.

Chris Culver

Chris Culver is originally from Denver, went to University of Oklahoma and has lived in Fort Worth for 28 years.  Chris has 25 years of healthcare sales and ran his own business, Culver Metal Supply, for 10 years.  Chris has been active in LOSS (Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors) Team of Tarrant County, MHMR of Tarrant County, McBride Foundation and The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation where he first met Ellen and Tom. Chris lost his wife of 34 years, Lezlie Culver, to suicide in July 2021.  Lezlie and Chris have a wonderful, gorgeous daughter, Madalene Culver.  Madalene lives in Dallas and graduated with a Masters in Accounting from Tulane.

Zelia Baugh

Ms. Baugh has over 30 years’ experience in mental healthcare. Currently, she is the Senior Vice President of Psychiatric Services for JPS Health Network, where she is responsible for the oversight, strategic planning, and business development of all psychiatric services. Prior to joining JPS Health Network, she was Vice President of Behavioural Health at Brookwood Baptist Health System. Ms. Baugh served as Commissioner of Mental Health for the state of Alabama from 2011-2012. She also has extensive experience in psychiatric healthcare administration in the Birmingham area. Ms. Baugh received her undergraduate degree from Birmingham-Southern College and her Master of Social Work from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

Julie Compton

Julie is a life long educator, first as a classroom teacher of students with behavioral and emotional challenges and then later as a Behavior Specialist. She now spends her work time consulting and training classroom teachers and administrators to better understand the roots of challenging behaviors. Her seminars focus on empowering students through a collaborative process to better manage their responses to stressors. She lost her 21-year old son, Chantz, to suicide which led to her involvement in suicide awareness, prevention, and postvention. Julie volunteers with the Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS Team of Tarrant County). She also is a group coordinator/ facilitator for Healing After Suicide which is a closed grief group that is offered in person and virtually. Serving on the JEH board has given her a front row seat to witness what a group of focused and dedicated people can accomplish. JEH gives her hope that suicide prevention is real!!

Mary Margaret Graham

Following 29+ years at CIA, Mary Margaret Graham retired while serving as the first Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Collection. She earned several prestigious medals for her service among which were the National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal and the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal in 2008. Giving back is also important to Mary Margaret, as she serves on many industry-related boards and also volunteers as a docent at Boston's Museum of Fine Arts and is on the MFA's Patron Program Committee.  Mary Margaret is the sister of Tom Harris and Jordan's aunt.

Bill Greenhill

Bill Greenhill is an attorney in the Fort Worth law office of Haynes and Boone, LLP. Bill is a proud UT Longhorn, graduating with honors with both his Bachelors and Juris doctorate degrees. Besides his work with The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation, Bill serves the community on other boards like the Board of Trustees of the Tarrant County College District and as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Community College Association of Texas Trustees. Bill and his wife, Ann, have three sons: Duke, Frank, and Joe. In his free time, he enjoys reading thriller novels, gardening, and playing with his twin six-year-old grandsons, James and Joe.

Lezlie D. Culver, MSW

IN MEMORIUM

Lezlie was a founding member of LOSS (Local Outreach for Suicide Survivors) Team of Tarrant County, Texas. She was a member of the National Association of Social Workers, and American Association of Suicidology. Lezlie provided consultations and training to new and existing LOSS Teams across the country. Lezlie presented and trained survivors, mental health professionals and communities across the country.  Lezlie received her BA in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma, and attended Syracuse University of London, England for Special Studies. Lezlie also earned her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington.

David Harbin

David is the Texas Region President for Drees Homes, the 37th largest builder and the 6th largest private builder in the United States. After losing their beloved son Matt to suicide in 2018, he and his wife Libby got involved with The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation, including establishing a Hope Squad program in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD where their kids attended school. The family is dedicated to the work of treating depression and eradicating suicide. David’s hobbies include cooking, cycling, golf and travel. He and Libby also have two sons (Scott and Brett) and a daughter-in-law (Jordan) living in Austin.

Elisha Harris

Elisha Harris graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2015 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Health and a minor in Psychology. Spending most of her career serving others in healthcare, Elisha currently works at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago as a Residency Program Coordinator for the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency program. Outside of work and serving on the JEHF Board of Directors, Elisha enjoys traveling, riding her bike, and exploring everything that the great city of Chicago has to offer. Elisha is Jordan’s younger sister.

Ned Harris

Dr. Ned Harris retired from a forty year career in higher education that included positions as Associate Provost for Enrollment and Academic Services at St. Louis University, Director of Admission at Le Moyne College, Associate Director of Financial Aid at the University of Notre Dame, Director of Enrollment Management at Eastern Connecticut State University, as well as executive enrollment positions in other institutions of higher learning. Service is one of Ned’s focuses in his career, which led him to this Board position and other volunteer roles. Ned is the brother of Tom Harris and Jordan's uncle.

Matthew Harris

Matthew Harris graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2014 with a degree in chemical engineering. He is a Sales and Application Technology Manager at Sulzer Chemtech in Houston, Texas. Matthew was active in Jewish and Greek life at UT, while also volunteering his time for various causes around Austin. Matthew is Jordan's brother.

Kathleen Hicks

Kathleen Hicks served as a City Councilmember for the City of Fort Worth and was the youngest woman ever elected to the Fort Worth City Council.  She eventually served as Mayor Pro-Tem. Currently the executive director of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Tarrant County, she is a member of the Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Kathleen attended Mount Holyoke where she received a bachelor’s degree in politics and then a Masters degree in International Relations from the University of Nottingham.  Her board service includes the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.

Katie Johnson

A licensed professional counselor (LPC), Catherine “Katie” Johnson is a trauma focused therapist that helps clients gain a sense of stability in their day to day life. A TCU graduate, Katie is passionate about emphasizing the importance of self-compassion, the mind-body connection, and safe connection with self and others. Her hope is to provide a safe space where clients can share their stories, struggles, and hopes for the future while they take steps toward a brighter future.

Melody Johnson

Melody Johnson joins the JEHF Board with over four decades of experience in public education. Most of her tenure has involved work in our nation’s urban school systems facing the most challenging of educational issues.  She was the first female to serve as superintendent of the 87,000-student Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) in its 130-year history.  

Upon retiring from K-12 public education in 2012, Dr. Johnson served as the Scholar-in-Residence at Texas Christian University College of Education in Fort Worth.  

Dr. Johnson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma; a Master’s degree in Supervision and Education of the Gifted Child from Texas Women’s University in Denton; and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration from the University of Texas in Austin.

Dr. Johnson remains active in the Fort Worth community and Tarrant County through volunteer service on numerous boards such as United Way and the Goff Foundation.  She views this as her, “giving back” time of life.

Julie Kennedy

Dr. Julie Kennedy, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-C, IINHC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in functional medicine and whole-person wellness. She earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Masters in Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Christian University. She combines clinical expertise, insight, and mind-body healing in her care. Dr. Kennedy is also certified in health coaching, Pilates, yoga, mindfulness, Ayurvedic medicine, ozone therapy, and EvexiPEL HRT, and mold care. She takes a comprehensive approach—addressing body, mind, and environment. Her mission is to uncover root causes and guide clients toward lasting, vibrant health. Her passion for functional medicine began 30 years ago during nursing school, inspired by her own healing journey. Since then, she has helped clients reclaim their vitality and live fully.

Barry King

Barry King’s career has been quite the journey - going from child artist to creative director to actor and even sauce company co-owner. You can also ask him about his “one time only” boxing sparring against Muhammed Ali. Barry is married to Leah who is President and CEO of United Way of Tarrant County. They have a son, Ian, a daughter-in-love, Eronia, and a wonderful two year old grandson, Ari. Barry has served on the Metropolitan Fort Worth Black Chamber of Commerce, Fort Worth Police Officers Award Foundation, Arts Council of Fort Worth, Circle Theater, ACH Child and Family Services, and Texas Center for Arts + Academics. Motivated by his own experience with depression and suicide, he is dedicated to removing the stigma of mental health issues.

Bill McCoy

John William "Bill" McCoy serves as Executive Vice President and Fort Worth Region CEO for Bank of Texas, a position he assumed in May 2024. With more than 40 years of banking experience, Bill previously spent 16 years as the bank’s Manager of Corporate Banking. His extensive background includes leadership roles at Citibank and Wells Fargo, where he developed deep expertise in International Banking and Trade Finance. A committed community leader, Bill sits on the board of directors for Downtown Fort Worth Inc., the Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation, and the Camp Fire-First Texas Endowment Committee. He also serves as a mentor for the Fort Worth Club’s Junior Mentor Series and holds leadership roles at University Christian Church and Ridglea Country Club. A graduate of Texas Christian University with a degree in Finance, Bill lives in Fort Worth with his wife, Stacy with whom he shares two adult daughters.

Susan Miller

Susan Miller is the founder and co-president of M2G Ventures, a commercial real estate private equity and advisory development company based in Fort Worth. A dedicated nonprofit and community servant, Susan has served on a variety of boards in Fort Worth, including the Cultural District Alliance, Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce  and the TCU Center for Real Estate. Susan’s connection to TCU also runs a little deeper - that’s where she got her BBA in Finance. Public art and mental health initiatives are also important to Susan.

Frasher Pergande

Born and raised in Fort Worth, Frasher Hudson Pergande considers herself a mental health warrier. With a deep background and multiple degrees in art history, she has worked for multiple galleries in New York City and Dallas. She and her husband John Pergande have three sons, one daughter-in-law, one grandson, and one future daughter-in-law. Frasher has served on many local nonprofit boards including Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and Fort Worth Country Day. Frasher also has a passion for live performance - whether it is The Rolling Stones, Chris Stapleton, or the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.

Sharon Sherley-Mylius

Sharon Sherley-Mylius is a seasoned community banker with more than 30 years of experience in the North Texas financial sector. She currently serves as Market President at Worthington Bank, where she oversees a five-branch banking system and leads lending, operations, and business development. A graduate of Texas Wesleyan University with a degree in Economics and Finance, Sharon also completed the American Bankers Association’s National Commercial Lending School at the University of Oklahoma. She is a dedicated community advocate and has served in numerous civic leadership roles, including the Birdville Education Foundation, HCA Medical City North Hills Hospital, Family Pathfinders of Tarrant County, and the City of Haltom City.

Winjie Tang Miao

Winjie Tang Miao serves as senior executive vice president and chief operating officer at Texas Health Resources, evolving the system’s core services and focusing on consumers. A biomedical engineering graduate of Johns Hopkins University, Miao also earned a master’s degree in healthcare administration, with a concentration in financial management and quality management, from the University of North Carolina.