Board of Directors

 Hello my name is Jodi Cooks, I am 35 years old and I am the mother of a 14 year old son and a 3 year old daughter. I have always had a passion for helping others and lending a helping hand to those who are in need and that is what has led me to working in my profession. I am currently employed at The Twin City Mission as a Homeless Services Case Manager and I absolutely love what I do.

   I have my associates in Health and Administration and my bachelors in Health and Human Services. In the near future I plan to go back and finish up with my Master's. 

Brodrick Ross Sr. is a native of Bryan, Texas born in April 1968 to Doris M. Ross and Jimmy McCoy. He is the father of one daughter Tia, and four sons Damon, Darius, Brodrick Jr., and Jaren. He currently holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State University where he also lettered in basketball. His professional career spans with Bryan Independent School, Blin College, Texas Workforce Commission for 15 years currently, and the proud Pastor of  St. James Missionary Baptist Church( St. James Church) for 27 years. 

The office of District Overseer by the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International and serves as state liaison of Emerging Churches Fellowship Assistance. 

While granted many opportunities to lead Pastor Ross continues to keep an humble heart. 

Born Teresa Lynn Young in Clinton, Oklahoma, 1961, to the late Ople Lee Sr. and Rosie (aka Rosa) Lee Williams Young; (1) one of (10) ten siblings. 

Teresa grew up in and attended public schools in Fort Worth, Texas, Tarrant County and Paris, Tennessee, Paris County; is a 1980 graduate from Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School (Wildcats!); attended Tarrant County Junior College (TCJC) and The University of Texas in Arlington, TX, Major: Music and Minor: Mathematics.

She became a Hearne resident in 1994, when she married Mamon Rucker, Jr. and is now mother (Mom T) to 6 sons and 5 daughters, and a large count of grand and great grandchildren. Sis. Rucker is a dedicated servant-member of Independent Missionary Baptist Church, Hearne, TX, Rev. Walter L. Ward, Pastor; serves as Choir Director, Youth & Young Adult Sunday School teacher, and a member of the Deaconess Auxiliary.

Mrs. Rucker was formerly employed by Hearne I.S.D. for 14 years-served as Teacher Aide, Asst. Athletics Coach, HS & JH Cheerleaders Coach, Texas Registered Tax Assessor Collector, AP Clerk, Transportation Dept. Admin. Assistant and Payroll Clerk; City of Hearne-Registered Tax Assessor-Collector; Kirk Franklin and The Family- Vocalist with National Recording Artists; City Club of Fort Worth-Administrative Assistant to the President.

She is currently employed by Cognizant Technology Solutions in College Station, TX as a Payroll Tax Specialist for numerous contracted clients.

Sis. Rucker/Mrs. Rucker is no stranger to Community Service. She serves as one of several Citywide Youth Revival-Choir Directors; Hearne ISD Black History Program-Assistant; performs the National Anthem for Hearne ISD Football games, community events, and political assemblies. She is a former candidate for Robertson County Tax Assessor-Collector and now serves proudly as an officer-member of A Reason to Dream.

Mrs. Rucker believes, “I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve". Albert Schweitzer.  She is able and ready to serve.