Our team

Meet our dedicated team of professionals who work tirelessly to make our mission a reality, providing crucial support to families with critically ill children. Our Board of Directors, composed of experienced and passionate individuals, guides and shapes the vision of our organization, ensuring we continue to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

Emmanuel Ramirez

Emmanuel Ramirez

President & CEO
Executive Department
Michelle Briggs

Michelle Briggs

Chief Financial Officer
Finance Department
Meagan Bratton

Meagan Bratton

Campaign Director
Executive Department
Traci Cheek

Traci Cheek

Director of Development
Development Department
Lauren Orta

Lauren Orta

Director of Operations
House Operations Department
Cynthia Black

Cynthia Black

Executive Assistant to the President & CEO
Executive Department
Bud Caddell

Bud Caddell

Accountant
Finance Department
Lydia Jacquez

Lydia Jacquez

Family Room Coordinator
Permian Basin Department
Mike Lambert

Mike Lambert

Development Coordinator
Development Department
Meghan O'Rourke

Meghan O'Rourke

Communications Coordinator
Development Department
Tamara Price

Tamara Price

Volunteer Coordinator
House Operations Department
Olivia Rojas

Olivia Rojas

Family Engagement Coordinator
House Operations Department
Deborah Romero

Deborah Romero

Programs Manager
House Operations Department
Nora Salgado

Nora Salgado

Family Room Coordinator
Permian Basin Department
Rachel Shannon

Rachel Shannon

House Operations Assistant
House Operations Department
MeLinda Singleterry

MeLinda Singleterry

Family Room Coordinator
House Operations Department
Valerie Tucker

Valerie Tucker

Finance Assistant
Finance Department

Our board

Brian Payne, MD, Board Chair

Briana Vela, Board Secretary

Amber Hook, Board Treasurer

Paul Dannevik, Chair Elect

Reagan Arp
Shannon Bates
Bill Cohen
Lori Dyess
Christi Felton
Blair Hayes
Garrett Kennedy
Kim Koontz

Melissa Piepkorn, MD
Christopher Snowberger
Russell Tippin
Camie Wade
Misti Welch
Logan West
Todd Williams

Donors

Make a lasting impact and bring joy to families by donating today to Ronald McDonald House Southwest.

Donate online

Volunteers

Your time and compassion can make a world of difference for families staying with us.

Register to volunteer

Families

A place where families find support, rest, and a home away from home, just steps away from the hospital.

Learn how we serve

Our locations

Lubbock

Ronald McDonald House and administrative offices

3413 10th Street
Lubbock, TX 79415

806.744.8877

Ronald McDonald House® Family Room: Covenant Children’s Hospital

4000 24th Street, first floor
Lubbock, TX 79410

806.725.5360

Ronald McDonald House Family Room: University Medical Center

602 Indiana Avenue, 3rd floor
Lubbock, TX 79409

806.775.8826

Permian Basin

Ronald McDonald House Family Room: Medical Center Hospital

500 West 4th Street, 2nd floor
Odessa, TX 79761

432.640.3090

Ronald McDonald House Family Room: Midland Memorial Hospital

400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Parkway, 4th floor
Midland, TX 79701

432.221.4010

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