Kendra Williams is from Corpus Christi, graduating from Calallen High school and receiving her Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi.

Kendra worked in the multifamily housing industry for over 28 years. Her focus as a Regional Director was repositioning assets in Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Louisiana. She has been responsible for overseeing all aspects of managing these assets including budgeting, financial review, marketing, training, renovation and due diligence for acquisitions and dispositions. Building teams and relationships were the highlight of the industry.

Kendra’s passion has always been animals. Although she loves all animals, her current family consists of three rescue basset hounds: Belle (her princess who really rules the roost), Bo and Winston.

Kendra is excited to expand her dedication to animals by serving on the board of directors of GCHS.

Amy is a REALTOR® working throughout the Coastal Bend and is delighted to serve her clients and their fur babies. She is a member of the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society, the Board of Directors of the Corpus Christi Association of REALTORS®, chair of the Member Engagement Committee and member of the Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee. She is a 5th generation Texan and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Baylor University.

Amy and her husband, John, have two sons and a daughter-in-law. It has been her pleasure to serve GCHS clients as a volunteer with adult dogs and in the nursery, during Camp Happy Tails and pet food distribution, in school outreach and education and as a puppy foster parent.

Amy’s love of pets started as a young child in a home with hunting dogs and a Chihuahua. Through the years, she’s been blessed by Golden Retrievers, a Lab and a Fox Terrier mix. Amy recently adopted a senior dog, Bear, who was loved and cared for by the Humane Society staff for more than a year. She understands that life is not as sweet without a pet and is committed to helping GCHS complete families.

Kallia Shook Kainer is the Chief Financial Officer at CC Distributors located in Corpus Christi, Texas. Prior to this role, she was the Financial Controller of SecureCare Technologies in Austin, Texas.  Her focus has been on business leadership as well as finance and accounting report analysis and preparation. Kallia has a master's in business administration and is a proud alumnus of Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

As a dedicated member of the community, she has served on the Board of Directors for The Rotary Club of Corpus Christi, The YMCA of Corpus Christi, Paws and Claws of the Coastal Bend, and FUNdraiser Club.  Her passion lies in community service and animal rescue, she is a foster for rescues and a true

animal advocate.  She is dedicated to the boards she serves on, the rescues she works with, her family, fur family, and friends.

After obtaining a bachelor’s degree from St. Edward’s University in Austin, Ali focused on caring for creatures of the human variety at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, as well as Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi. She also spent a great deal of time volunteering with an equine therapy facility in Spring, TX. She worked directly with riders in lessons as well as helped organize fundraising events. Drawing from her artistic roots from college, she then went on to become the traffic manager for MDR Advertising Agency in Corpus Christi. A mother of two toddlers, a German Shepherd named Eve, and a rescue border collie/ Bernese mountain dog mix named Boomer, Ali is grateful for the opportunity to serve her community and strive for the best treatment of animals in the Coastal Bend.

Ali has been a lover of all creatures from a very young age, thanks to her mother, Ada Weil Fish. Her passion for helping animals in need runs deep as the granddaughter of GCHS founder, Frances Weil. Ali spent many days on the grounds of GCHS as a child and young adult, loving on all of the animals awaiting their forever home. She was also present when her mother, and a group of fellow animal lovers, created Paws and Claws, an auxiliary group for GCHS. Growing up, Ali’s home was always occupied by at least one rescue animal, usually more.

Brian Morales is a proud Corpus Christi native, a graduate of Richard King High School, and holds a degree from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. As CEO of the Corpus Christi Association of REALTORS®, he leads an organization dedicated to serving real estate professionals and advocating for homeownership across seven counties in the Coastal Bend. Brian has always grown up with dogs and is a lifelong pet lover. He and his wife, Briana, share their home with three dogs—Marley, a shepherd mix; Ori, a chocolate lab; and Fred, a black lab—as well as a cat named Misty, who they adopted from GCHS in 2017.

In his free time, Brian enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, golfing, and playing music. A longtime music enthusiast, Brian previously led the worship band at First United Methodist Church in Corpus Christi. He plays piano and enjoys picking up other instruments just for fun. Brian is proud to support the mission of the Gulf Coast Humane Society and the work it does for animals in the Coastal Bend.

Heather holds a Master’s degree in Nursing Leadership from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi and brings a diverse background in nursing, education, and quality improvement. She is employed at Driscoll Children’s Hospital as a Quality Coordinator. Her passion for animal welfare began over a decade ago when she adopted her beloved corgi, Monty, from the Gulf Coast Humane Society. That positive experience sparked a lifelong commitment to supporting animal rescue and advocacy efforts. A dedicated community volunteer, Heather is an active member of the Junior League of Corpus Christi and 100 Women of the Coastal Bend. She previously served on the Junior League’s board, where she developed a strong foundation in leadership, fundraising, and volunteerism—skills she now brings to her service with GCHS. She is ready to support the organization wherever needed. Outside of her volunteer work, she enjoys traveling and spending time at the beach with her husband and two sons.

Mike is Comptroller at the Ed Rachal Foundation in Corpus Christi and helps support it’s charitable mission in Texas.  Previously, Mike worked in Accounting, Finance, and Operations with for-profit entities in the home furnishings and electronics sectors.  Mike has earned professional certifications in Accounting and Operations.

Mike is originally from South Carolina and earned an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Winthrop University and an MBA from The University of South Carolina.  Mike and his wife Jennifer relocated to Mission in 2005 then Corpus Christi in 2011.  Together, Mike and Jennifer have three adult children and a daughter in law living in Corpus Christi, Houston, and Waxahachie.  Mike and Jennifer are blessed with maltipoos and yorkiepoos (Twinkie, Coffee, Donut) while two of their children adopted Donut’s brothers (Banana and Chip).

Mike also serves on the Corpus Christi Sailing Foundation and enjoys cycling, reading, and spending time at South Padre Island.

Branch Owner | Mortgage Lender | Community Leader | Proud Mom & Dog Mom

Originally from Monterrey, Mexico, Claudia has built a lasting legacy in the Corpus Christi area as a trusted mortgage lender and community advocate. With more than 15 years of banking experience, she took a leap of faith and opened her own branch in April 2015—HomeSource Mortgage. Since then, it’s become known as “The Source of ALL Your Mortgage Needs,” thanks to Claudia’s commitment to exceptional service and clear, consistent communication.

Claudia believes her work isn’t just about loans—it’s about helping families achieve the dream of homeownership. Her passion lies in walking alongside her clients through one of life’s biggest milestones, and her dedication has made her a go-to lender for numerous referral partners across the Coastal Bend.

In 2024, Claudia and her sister co-founded a nonprofit organization The Pink Connection  dedicated to serving their community and creating positive, lasting impact. Giving back is at the heart of everything Claudia does—both professionally and personally.

She is a proud wife to her wonderful husband, and together they enjoy traveling and cheering on their favorite team, the San Antonio Spurs. Claudia is also a proud mom of two incredible daughters, both currently in college, and her “third child” is Nico, the family’s lovable bulldog who keeps everyone entertained and loved.

Whether she’s helping clients, leading her team, giving back to the community, or making memories with her family, Claudia brings passion, integrity, and heart to everything she does.

A native of South Texas, Cory grew up near Beeville before attending Trinity University, Oxford University and Southern Methodist University. While in Dallas, he founded one of the most prestigious boutique branding and PR firms until making the decision to return to the Coastal Bend in 2019 to be closer to his family. With over 20 years in the nonprofit space across many leadership roles, he is currently the Chief Development Officer at Ronald McDonald House Charities South Texas. Cory brings a servant’s heart to his friends and neighbors by way of elevating social causes and actively supporting the equity of human dignity.

As a dedicated member of the community, Cory has served and been affiliated with the CHRISTUS Spohn Advisory Board, Save America’s Treasures, Art Center Corpus Christi Board of Governors, VISTA Society Co-Chair, Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, Fiesta de los Niños Host Committee, Circle of Red, Rotary Club of Corpus Christi and Association of Fundraising Professionals.

In his spare time, Cory enjoys traveling to exotic locations, exploring the roads less traveled, reading, museums and experimental photography. He and his partner Stephen have two rescue dachshunds, Ango (the Lovable Oaf) and Ruby (the Southern Belle).