Mission Granbury: providing help, safety, self sufficiency and well-being  
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Our dedicated, professional, experienced team works daily to answer the cry for help.



Ginger Eways
Executive Director           

Ginger EwaysAs executive director, Ginger Eways oversees Mission Granbury’s daily operations and works  with executive staff and Board members to develop and achieve long-term goals for the organization. She is responsible for leading the organization’s success. She gives direction to Mission Granbury’s efforts by shaping vision and organizational strategy. She also oversees all fiscal, administrative, and program operations and represents the organization in the community.

Prior to joining the Mission Granbury team, Ms. Eways served as director of the North Texas Area Information Center for the North Texas United Way in Wichita Falls, Texas. There, she managed operation of a comprehensive information and referral system for 11 counties in the area, administered data projects, and created marketing and advertising strategies for special programs. Ms. Eways is former executive director for the Central East Austin Community Organization and former overarching executive director of Hay’s County Women’s Center in San Marcos, LIFE Independent Living Center in Lubbock, and Rape Crisis Center in Austin.

Ms. Eways holds both Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. In addition, she earned her Non-Profit Management Certificate from Texas Tech University in Lubbock and her Fundraising Management Certificate from the University of Texas at Austin.

Ms. Eways is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

You may contact Ms. Eways at geways@missiongranbury.org



Jean Cate
CASA Program Director           

Jean CateJean Cate is CASA Program Director, overseeing activities for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Hood and Somervell. She recruits, trains, and supervises a pool of over 30 dedicated CASA volunteers. In coordination with other program directors, Ms. Cate also develops and implements an annual operating plan.

Before coming to Mission Granbury, Ms. Cate functioned as Vice President of the Lake Granbury Area Chamber of Commerce where she was responsible for membership, special events, fundraising, public relations, and management of volunteers.

Ms. Cate, an avid volunteer herself, has served on numerous community service committees, including as Chairman of the Granbury Parks and Recreation Board for the past 14 years and Chairman of the Community Resource Coordination Group. Ms. Cate has also served on the board at Hood Somervell Children’s Advocacy Center and at City of Granbury Charter Review. She was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the Lake Granbury Chamber of Commerce, its highest accolade, in 2004 and was named The Hood County News Woman of the Year in 2008.

Ms. Cate and Charlie, her husband of 52 years, reside in Granbury, Texas, where they have raised seven children. While not working at Mission Granbury, she enjoys being active in her community, reading, and traveling.




Mary Davis
Acting Executive Director

Mary DavisAs victim assistance and case management director, Mary Davis oversees all victim assistance and emergency assistance client services. She is responsible for directing all aspects of the comprehensive family violence shelter program at the Ada Carey Center for Women and Children. Ms. Davis serves as a resource on all issues concerning family violence, sexual assault, victim assistance, and supervises case management and crisis intervention.

For almost ten years prior to joining Mission Granbury, Ms. Davis was the Director of Homelessness Services for over 2 years.There she provided peer counseling, performed case management services, and supervised all aspects of the shelter, including training managers, interns, and volunteers. Ms. Davis also has experience working as a senior tax professional for Jackson Hewitt in Cleburne.



Mission Granbury Board of Directors

Barry Van Duzee, PhD, President
2nd Term Ends 8/31/11
Executive/Chemist

Sara Smith
1st Term Ends 8/31/12
IT Specialist

Dan Coates, Vice President
1st Term Ends 8/31/09
Coates Blackman Financial Services, LLC
Financial Consultant

Judy Coates
2nd Term Ends 8/31/10
Community Volunteer
Interior Decorator

Jake Caraway, Secretary
1st Term Ends 8/31/09
Banker

Jan McKee
1st Term Ends 8/31/09
Homemaker

Mike Gandy, Treasurer
2nd Term Ends 8/31/11
Banker

Mona Nuckolls
2nd Term Ends 8/31/11
Media Consultant

Laura Power, MD
2nd Term Ends 8/31/11
Pediatrician

Jo Beth Ross
1st Term Ends 8/31/09
Community Volunteer

Cathey Briscoe
1st Term Ends 8/31/09
Real Estate Agent

Patsy Walton
2nd Term Ends 8/31/10
Interior Designer

David Brown
1st Term Ends 8/31/09
Attorney

Cissy Wilson
1st Term Ends 8/31/09
Homemaker

 

Patty Carey
2nd Term Ends 8/31/11
Community Volunteer