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The Board of Directors
Larry Wallace - Co-Founder/President Emeritus
Larry is the visionary leader as Co-Founder and President. A devoted family man, he has been married for 60 years and has two grown children. In addition, he has four grandsons who are very important to him.
Larry’s first grandson, Hunter, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at the early age of 14 months. He and his wife Pat founded FACES Autism in 2006, taking a proactive role in supporting the treatment and care of Hunter and other children with ASD, helping families living with autism.
Larry earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas Lutheran College. He is an active member of Trinity Klein Lutheran Church, and enjoys golfing, hunting, cooking and spending time with family.
Nancy Reeves Radcliffe, Ph.D. - President
Dr. Radcliffe is an educational leader with in-depth skills and expertise that greatly assist the Board. She is the President/Educational Consultant for Radcliffe Resources and has conducted professional development training for teachers and administrators in more than 200 public and private schools with a focus on differentiated instruction, meeting the needs of diverse learners, instructional coaching, and services for gifted and advanced students.
Other areas of emphasis include evaluating curriculum and instruction programming and developing plans to improve teaching methodologies for campuses and districts. Her comprehensive model for staff development targeting systemic change has been utilized throughout Texas.
Nancy received a Bachelor of Science in Education at Baylor University, a Master of Education in Administration at the University of Houston, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas A&M University. She received the 75 Diamond Award from Klein ISD for being one of the most influential contributors to the district in the seventy-five years since its inception. She has also served as President, Vice-President, and Secretary of the Klein I.S.D. Board of Trustees.
Nancy and her husband, Ross, are also active in both community and church affairs and are the proud parents of three sons, as well as two granddaughters and four grandsons.
Kathy Schaefer - Vice President
Kathy brings substantial experience in early childhood development to the Board. She has been the Director of the Early Childhood Center at St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church for more than 25 years. She loves working with children and families and leading an outstanding staff team. Kathy has been involved with children through her church, scouting, and her community.
She received a Master’s in Audiology and Speech Pathology from Wichita State University. Her career as a Speech Pathologist began in the Alief School District. Later, she worked with young children in a preschool setting as a teacher and was promoted to the Director position. Language development--both verbal and non-verbal--has always been of interest to her.
Kathy has been married to her husband Mark for 40 years, and they are parents of a son and a daughter that reside in Houston. When not working or serving, her interests include sewing and baking. She joined the Board to help children and families gain access to the resources they need to experience success.
Mark Webb - Treasurer
Mark Webb is the Treasurer for FACES and brings accounting & tax expertise as a CPA servicing local businesses & individuals in a wide variety of industries. As a client of his firm, FACES asked Mark to join the organization in 2022, which he gladly accepted as an opportunity to give back to the Greater Houston community that he has grown up with as a Houston native.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Sam Houston State University and lives in The Woodlands with his wife, Jessica, and their two dogs, Lola & Winston.
LS Spencer, Ed.D - Secretary
Dr. Spencer brings a successful and longtime career of advocacy for children and families to the Board. He started his professional journey in San Antonio, and has served in a variety of capacities, including principal at a diverse high school in Houston of 3,500+ students to the Executive Director of Human Resources for the Klein Independent School District. Among his many gifts and talents, he is also fluent in Spanish.
Known for being a mentor and role model for those seeking to pursue degrees in education, L.S. has served as an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University, Prairie View A & M University, and Concordia University. He has also been appointed to advisory councils for Lone Star College, Region IV Education Service Center, and Texas Southern University, among others.
When not working to improve the lives of children and families, L.S. enjoys playing golf and being actively involved in his church.
Lauren McCown - Executive Director
Lauren McCown is the Executive Director for the Foundation for Autism Care, Education and Services. She is a cum laude graduate of the University of Houston, the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. Her early career focused on the hospitality industry, building skills, and specializing in successful special events, weddings, conferences, and corporate meetings.
Lauren was introduced to FACES Autism through her husband, who works at an Applied Behavior Analysis center. She began learning a great deal about the world of autism and the life-changing impact of ABA therapy.
In January 2015, she was invited to become the first full-time staff member for FACES Autism and gladly agreed. Lauren shares: "FACES Autism has allowed me to become somebody who works on behalf of others, to help those in need, to improve lives and outcomes. Children with autism spectrum disorder and their families often struggle. It's rewarding for me to be part of an organization that provides key therapy and resources to truly change lives for the better." Lauren also loves spending time with her family and traveling.
Deane Hafling
Deane brings solid financial analysis experience to the Board as a financial advisor with Saxon Financial Group. After graduating from Texas A&M with a major in Management Information Systems, he spent eight years in the oil and gas industry. He earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston in 2001 and became a financial advisor in 2004.
Deane is married to Caroline and has two children—Michael, who is autistic, and Katherine.
Justin Boulet
Justin brings expertise in insurance to the Board. As a native Houstonian, he graduated from the University of Houston summa cum laude with a degree in Political Science. Since 2003, Justin has worked in the insurance industry and is currently the Vice President of Hipson Investments, LLC, a private investment and independent insurance brokerage.
Justin became aware of the special insurance coverage needs for the autism community through his wife Lanay, a behavioral therapist for children with autism. As part of his business he focuses on helping families find ways to obtain coverage for the therapies their children need.
He and Lanay have two daughters, Charlotte and Leia, and they are dedicated to improving the lives of people around them. Justin previously served as Treasurer for FACES Autism and as Treasurer and Deacon for Berean Baptist Church.
Todd Mohr
Todd Mohr is a life-long Houstonian who graduated from Rice University with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management & Managerial Studies. During his time at Rice, he played Defensive Tackle on the football team, helping Rice go to its first bowl game in more than 40 years and achieve its second 10-win season in program history.
In 2009, Todd began work at a local independent insurance agency and has been helping the needs of his clients ever since as a Property & Casualty Account Executive with Higginbotham Insurance Agency, a large independent insurance brokerage firm in Texas.
Since 2016, autism spectrum disorder has held a special place in Todd’s heart, the year his daughter was diagnosed with autism. Since then, his family has seen how much ABA therapy can help a person on the autism spectrum. His main focus as a Board member is to help raise awareness of this disorder, educate families dealing with autism that there is help, and to tell his daughter’s story and how ABA therapy has changed her life in such a positive way. He serves on the Scholarship Committee.
Todd lives in Cypress with his wife Megan, their three children, McKenzie, Ethan, Stevie and their dog, Marley.
Kevin Dunagan
Kevin provides key help to the Board as an attorney and the managing partner of his Houston based law firm. He is board certified in labor and employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is primarily engaged to assist corporations with employment issues and to provide general counsel services.
Kevin is married to Shawn and they have two sons, Jake and Alex. Together they try to prioritize faith, family and service to others. Kevin spends a large portion of his time volunteering for local youth organizations and he enjoys fishing, barbecuing, and traveling. He serves on the Scholarship Committee.
Annie Viviano
Annie brings a health practitioner’s perspective to the Board. Born and raised in Houston, she graduated from the University of Texas at Tyler with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and serves as a Director of Quality/Case Management/Clinical Systems at The Woodlands Specialty Hospital. Throughout her career as a Registered Nurse, Annie has had the privilege of working in large organizations and has practiced in numerous specialties.
She and her husband have a sweet five-year-old daughter named Scarlett who brings them infinite joy. She is passionate about family. For many years they did not think it would be possible to have a child when they were blessed with this delightful little girl. As a full-time mom, she understands the need for help and how the right resource can make all the difference. Anything she can do to help other families throughout their journey would be a real honor. She serves on the Scholarship Committee.