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WHO WE ARE

The Nacogdoches Area United Way (NAUW) is a volunteer organization that supports and funds programs that address three essential impact areas; health and well-being, education, and financial stability. The organization is guided by a thirty-member Board of Directors who establish policies and procedures designed to carry out the mission and vision of the organization. NAUW serves Nacogdoches, Shelby, and San Augustine Counties. United Way Worldwide is the franchisee for over 1,800 United Ways in forty different countries. 

Our Staff

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Gary lee Ashcraft PRESIDENT/CE0

CAROLINE E. GARNER, CPA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

CAROLINE E. GARNER, CPA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Gary Lee Ashcraft has served as the President/CEO for the Nacogdoches Area United Way since 2009. Since his arrival, NAUW has moved to the Community Impact model, increased its financial position by 20% through an expanded "Live United" campaign, and has increased volunteer and staff capacity. Ashcraft earned his Master of Interdisciplina

Gary Lee Ashcraft has served as the President/CEO for the Nacogdoches Area United Way since 2009. Since his arrival, NAUW has moved to the Community Impact model, increased its financial position by 20% through an expanded "Live United" campaign, and has increased volunteer and staff capacity. Ashcraft earned his Master of Interdisciplinary Studies from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management from Texas Tech University.  He is also a Graduate of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States Institute for Organizational Management and the Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. He is currently a member of the Nacogdoches Rotary Club, the Nacogdoches Boosters, the Heritage Heralds, and the Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation.

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CAROLINE E. GARNER, CPA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

CAROLINE E. GARNER, CPA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

CAROLINE E. GARNER, CPA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Caroline joined Nacogdoches Area United Way in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer and was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2019. Caroline earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University. Caroline is known for the establishment of the annual “Day of Caring” volunteer event and for her vital role i

Caroline joined Nacogdoches Area United Way in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer and was promoted to Executive Vice President in 2019. Caroline earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University. Caroline is known for the establishment of the annual “Day of Caring” volunteer event and for her vital role in procuring over $140,000 in the Emergency Food and Shelter Program for our communities. She is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s, serves on the following boards: Greater East Texas Community Action Program, Healthy Nacogdoches Coalition, Nacogdoches County Historical Foundation, Nacogdoches Junior Forum, and her church, is involved in other community organizations such as Nacogdoches Heritage Festival, Literati, and the Federation of Women’s Clubs, and she is a 2017 graduate of Leadership Nacogdoches.  

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Cameron L. Payton, intern

CAROLINE E. GARNER, CPA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

Cameron L. Payton, intern

Cameron joined Nacogdoches Area United Way 2020 as an Intern. She is a senior Social Work major at Stephen F. Austin State University. 

Executive team

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2020 Executive team

Executive Team members include Dustin Beavers (Past Chair), Kinnie Reina (Board Chair), Joe Weaver (Chair-elect and Interim Treasurer), and Dr. Tim Bisping (Secretary). Nacogdoches Area United Way staff Gary Lee Ashcraft and Caroline Garner serve as ex officio members. 

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Board of directors

Tarah Arreguin, Pilgrims

Dustin Beavers, Past Chair and Campaign Chair, Austin Bank
Veronica Beavers, SFASU Office of Multicultural Affairs
Timothy Bisping, Ph.D., Secretary, SFASU Nelson Rusche College of Business
Wendy Buchanan, Wells Fargo Advisors
David Carrizales, Allocations Chair, Etech
Gracie Chauncey, Rex Perry Autoplex
Travis Cotten, Texas Farm Products
Katy Crawford, Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital
Bill Dietrich, Day of Caring, Eaton
Stephanie Elswick, The Light and Champion
Nikki Evans-Wallace, State Farm Insurance
John Fleming, Nacogdoches County
Laurie Hurst, Self-employed
Chaunsea Keller, EproDirect
Les Linebarger, Nacogdoches Independent School District
James McElhaney, NIBCO
Sherry Morgan, Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau
Amy Nichols, Parker Hannifin
Gregg Nichols, Edward Jones
Emmerentie Oliphant, Community Impact Chair, SFASU School of Social Work
Jeff Patterson, Nacogdoches Medical Center
Robert Rasberry, Bancorp South
Kinnie Reina, NAUW Chairman of the Board, Burke
Betty Shinn, Retired
Andrew Shipp, Shipp Law Firm
Joe Weaver, Chair-Elect/Interim Treasurer, Commercial Bank of Texas

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Nacogdoches Area United Way is guided by a thirty-member Board of Directors who establish policies and procedures designed to carry out the mission and vision of the organization. 

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1401 S University Dr Ste D, Nacogdoches, TX 75961

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