BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Shelly Welch - President

Shelly Welch was born and raised in Shawnee, Oklahoma. She graduated from Shawnee High School in 1987 and went on to attend East Central University, where she earned a degree in Finance in May 1991. Shelly has built a distinguished career with Finley & Cook PLLC, where she has worked for over 30 years and currently serves as the Financial Writeup Manager. Her extensive experience and dedication reflect a strong commitment to excellence in her field. In addition to her professional work, Shelly is actively involved in her community and serves as a CASA volunteer with Youth & Family Resource Center, advocating for children in the court system. She has a heart for service and enjoys giving back in meaningful ways. Outside of work and volunteering, Shelly loves spending time with her family. She especially enjoys being at the horse barn, where she can often be found watching Brooklyn ride Surrey.

Ron Duffell - Treasurer

Ron Duffell brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial banking to his role, with a strong focus on commercial real estate financing. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and is a graduate of the Southwest Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University.
Throughout his career, Ron has developed extensive expertise in financial analysis, lending, and relationship management, helping businesses and organizations navigate complex financial decisions. His depth of knowledge and strategic perspective provide valuable insight and guidance.

Rachel Sain - Vice President

Rachael Sain is a local nonprofit professional with over 13 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Currently, Mrs. Sain works at Project: SAFE as their Operations Manager. Mrs. Sain also provides guidance and expertise in the areas of policy development, administration, human resources and social services to area nonprofits through independent consulting, board involvement and/or partnerships. Mrs. Sain is passionate about serving others, empowering vulnerable populations, advocating for systemic change, and building up valuable service agencies that make meaningful differences.

Sydnie Davidson - Board Member

Sydnie Davidson is a proud Oklahoman from birth and fell in love with Shawnee while attending college. She holds a master’s degree in Oil, Gas, and Energy Law from OU School of Law and worked for ten years at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, most recently as the manager of the Oil and Gas Complaints and Information Department. In 2022, in order to root herself more fully in the Shawnee Community, she took a position Oklahoma Baptist University and has absolutely loved being a more invested member of the community.

Sydnie also serves on the Shawnee Urban Renewal Authority Board and is an active member of Frontline Church. She lives in Shawnee with her husband, Jeremy, and their three children.

JC Ivers - Board Member

JC Ivers is a transplant from Texas, but has loved Shawnee for his entire adult life and lived in Shawnee for most of it. He is an OBU alumnus, and when he had an opportunity to pastor a church in the area, he was happy to come back home.

JC has a heart for kids and families. He has worked in various positions specifically serving kids, teens, and their parents for over a decade. He loves the work of the Youth and Family Resource Center, and he is glad to be a small part of it.

Jamie Reed - Board Member

Jamie was born and raised in Joplin, Missouri. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Missouri Southern State University and an associate’s degree in Mortuary Science from Kansas City Kansas Community College. In 2021, she relocated to Shawnee, Oklahoma, where she became a co-owner of Walker Funeral & Cremation Service. With more than a decade of experience as a licensed funeral director and embalmer, Jamie is dedicated to guiding families with compassion and professionalism through some of life’s most difficult moments. To further support those she serves, she pursued a Master’s degree in Thanatology—the study of death, dying, grief, and bereavement.

Outside of her professional life, Jamie enjoys running, bowling, working outdoors, tending to her many houseplants, and caring for her cat tribe.

Ryan Grider - Board Member

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Daniel James - Board Member

Daniel James is a Senior Security Engineer at Southwest Airlines, where he specializes in cybersecurity and holds a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and brings extensive experience in defense, compliance, regulatory oversight, and criminal investigations. Daniel has a longstanding commitment to community service, including serving with Youth and Family Services as a young adult and volunteering on a crisis hotline. He is also an active member of his local PFLAG chapter and is passionate about supporting youth and families. He is honored to contribute his expertise in security, governance, and advocacy as a member of the Youth & Family Resource Center Board of Directors. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys exploring the open road on his motorcycle and collecting watches, comics, and sports cards.