Executive Staff

Mark Denzin

Executive Director – Texas Ramp Project

Email contact: mdenzin@texasramps.org

Sandra Knutson

Sandra J. Knutson

Director of Administration – Texas Ramp Project

Ms. Knutson is responsible for administrative management, strategic planning, budgeting, marketing and communications and grant reporting.
Email contact: sjknutson@texasramps.org

Board of Directors

Texas Ramps President Keith Henderson

Keith R. Henderson

President – Board of Directors

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Peter Heinkel

Vice President – Board of Directors

Mr. Heinkel is an advisor and former Treasurer of Texas Ramp Project.

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Donna Burton

Treasurer – Board of Directors

Ms. Burton handles all financial reporting, budgeting, accounts receivables, and accounts payable, tax filings, and over site for the annual financial audit.

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Molli Harris

Secretary – Board of Directors

Ms. Harris handles minutes and correspondence for Texas Ramp Project.

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Pete Carey

Board Director

Mr. Carey is responsible for Information Technology and Operational Systems as well as a active builder and Regional Coordinator for the Texoma region.

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Kay Champagne

Board Director

Ms. Champagne is responsible for the relationships and grant requests with our supporting foundations and organizations.

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Stephen England

Board Director

Mr. England assists with regional management for Texas Ramp Project.

Vipin Gupta

Board Director

Mr. Gupta is responsible for the Texas Ramp Project IT infrastructure, Systems, and Digital innovation.

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Roy Harrington

Board Director

Mr. Harrington is a active Area/Regional Coordinator and responsible for the management of the youth mission trip development.

Mark Hinzman Board Member

Mark Hinzman

Board Director

Mr. Hinzman is responsible for The Texas Ramp Project’s Corporate Relations & Strategic Partnerships and the development of new partners.

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Marge Oberg

Board Director

Ms. Oberg assists with credit card and invoice documentation for Texas Ramp Project.

Suraj Pelluru

Board Director

Mr. Pelluru is an advisor and former Treasurer for Texas Ramp Project.

Brittany Pratt

Board Director

Brittany is responsible for developing opportunities for external philanthropic, fundraising, and volunteerism across the State of Texas.

Gary Stopani

Board Director

Mr. Stopani is the current Regional Coordinator in the Dallas/Collin County area as well as responsible for managing relationships and grants with our Dallas area foundations.

Zaheen Chowdhury

ex officio Board member

2024-2025 Distinguish SMU Board Fellow.

Kendyl Kirtley

ex officio Board member

2024-2025 Distinguished SMU Board Fellow.