Board of Trustees

Carey has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2015. She currently serves as the Chairman of the Board and is a member of the Executive Committee. She has previously served on the Campus Master Plan, Governance, Marketing & Advancement, and Spiritual Life Committees. Outside of SCS, Carey is a Board member of the North Texas ACE Foundation and volunteers with several animal rescue agencies. Carey is a former criminal trial attorney. She and her husband, Alex, have three children all who have graduated from SCS and they attend Christ Chapel Bible Church.

Daley Miller, SCS Class of 1996, joined the Board of Trustees in 2019. Daley is one of the current Vice-Chairs for the Board and serves on the Executive Committee for that role. Daley serves as the Chair on the Marketing & Advancement Committee and also serves as a member on the Governance and Campus Master Planning committees. She is the President and Founder of Daily Kare Medical Supplies. Previously, Daley worked as an Executive Entertainment Producer at Reel FX Creative Studios. She produced numerous movies, commercials and film shorts with NBC, Disney and other independent film companies. Daley has been a part of the following organizations: Women in Film Dallas, Junior Leagues of Collin County, Dallas & Fort Worth, and Junior Women’s Club of Fort Worth. Daley has served SCS as a past PTO President, Auction Committee Chair, Capital Campaign Co-Chair, Eagle Run chair, and Fall Fest chair. She has been married to Mitchell Miller for over twenty years and they have four children, three of which are currently attending SCS and one SCS graduate (‘24). They worship at Antioch Fort Worth. Daley graduated from Abilene Christian University in 2000 with a degree in International Business and Marketing & Management.

Paul has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2015. He currently serves as Vice-Chair for the Board. He has served on the Spiritual Life and Finance Committees, and is currently serving on the Governance Committee, Executive Committee, and Campus Master Plan Committee as Vice-Chair. He and his wife, LouAnn, have been married for over 20 years. They have three children who have all graduated from SCS. Paul is employed by American Airlines, where he is a Managing Director in the IT organization. The Stumbo family is actively involved in Christ Chapel Bible Church.

Dylan Bransom, SCS class of 2006, joined the Board of Trustees in 2024, serving on the Finance Committee as co-vice-chair and the campus master plan committee. Dylan and his wife, Leigh-Adella, have two sons, Kase and Kollin. Both boys are legacy students at SCS. The family actively supports various school and community initiatives, including being active members of their church, First Baptist Burleson. Dylan is an entrepreneur and real estate developer, specializing in residential and commercial construction ventures, and has owned and operated more than 10 businesses that span across the southwest region. Both his personal and professional pursuits are based on his passion for investing in others and proactively pursuing opportunities to give back through enriching experiences, volunteering, and fundraising. In addition to local efforts, the Bransoms are ardent supporters and serve several international ministries and organizations as a family.

Charlotte has served on the Board of Trustees since 2022, and serves on the Spiritual Life committee as vice-chair. She and her husband, Jeff, have been married for over twenty-five years, and they attend Fort Worth Bible Church. Jeff and Charlotte operate a non-profit organization that focuses on global and local Christian mission opportunities. In addition to her involvement at SCS, Charlotte serves on a family board that operates their family ranching operations. Charlotte has earned a BA in International Studies from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, a JD from Southern Methodist University, and a Masters of Biblical and Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. Jeff and Charlotte have four children, and three of them attended Southwest Christian School.

Brad Burke was born and raised in Midland, TX, where he attended Midland Christian School for 12 years and graduated in 2004. He then attended Texas Tech University where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering in 2009. Brad moved to Fort Worth to pursue a career with Range Resources Corporation, where he was employed in various roles from 2009 to 2017. After moving to Fort Worth, he became a member of Christ Chapel Bible Church, where he now serves on the Deacon Board. Upon leaving Range Resources, he accepted a position with Chisholm Energy Holdings. Brad has recently transitioned into the role of Associate COO at Christ Chapel Bible Church. Brad has been married to his wife Katie since 2013 and they have three young children, two currently enrolled at SCS. God used the experience and people at Midland Christian to show His love and need for a Savior to Brad, which left a desire in his heart to serve and support a Christ-centered education for his and others’ children. Brad joined the Board of Trustees in 2022 and serves on the campus master plan and spiritual life committees.

Reif Chron, who attended SCS preschool through 8th grade, joined the Board of Trustees in 2024. He serves on the Marketing and Advancement committee as vice chair and serves on the finance committee. Mr. Chron is also a member of the SCS Alumni Committee. He is married to Meagan Chron and they have four children who attend Prestonwood Christian Academy. They attend Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, TX, Mr. Chron is the President and General Counsel for 818 Concepts, LLC. He earned his law degree from Washington University in St. Louis, MO and an accounting and finance degree from Texas A&M.

Joseph DeWoody, SCS Class of 2000, joined the Board of Trustees in 2019. He serves on the Finance committee as chair and the governance committee as vice chair. He also serves on the Marketing and Advancement committee. He is the CEO of Valor Mineral Management. Joseph was selected by Oil and Gas Investor Magazine as a winner of the Top 20 under 40 Award, by Texas Monthly Magazine as a Texas Top Producer and a Best Landman in Texas Award winner, 40 under 40 by the Fort Worth Business Press and Distinguished Alumni of SCS. Joseph received his BBA and MBA from Baylor University, where he was a starter on the football team. Joseph is married to Kimberly and has two children, William and Sarah Beth, both attend Southwest Christian School.

Clifton DuBose, SCS Class of 2000, joined the Board of Trustees in 2023 and serves on the Governance, Spiritual Life, and Marketing and Advancement Committees. He is married to Nadia DuBose and they have three children, two of which attend SCS. They attend Mercy Culture Church in Fort Worth, TX. Mr. DuBose is a business executive and attorney. He earned his law degree from Georgetown Law in Washington, D.C. in 2009 and a BS in Agribusiness from Abilene Christian University in 2004.

Dan DuBose, SCS class of 2002, joined the Board of Trustees in 2021 and serves on the Spiritual Life and Campus Master Plan committees. He is a pain management physician and the owner of D3 Pain Management in Willow Park. He earned his BBA from Baylor University and double majored in Financial Services and Planning and Risk Management and Insurance. Following graduation, he started a lawn maintenance and landscaping company in Fort Worth. After a couple years, he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a physician. He earned a Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. DuBose completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Baylor Scott and White. He went on to complete a fellowship in Pain Management at Baylor Scott and White as well. He and his wife Bethany (Vick), also SCS class of 2002, have four kids attending Southwest Christian School: Ty, Jace, Addie Kate and Brooks. The family attends Doxology Bible Church.

Annette has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2017. She serves as the Chair of the Spiritual Life Committee and also serves on the Finance and Governance Committees. Annette has a degree in nursing and served as a pediatric nurse before becoming a full-time stay-at-home mom. Annette and her husband, Daniel, have three children, two of which are currently attending SCS and one who is an SCS graduate. Annette and her family attend Fort Worth Bible Church.

Cindy Hayes joined the Board of Trustees in 2020 and serves as the Chair on the Campus Master Plan committee and serves on the Marketing and Advancement committee. She is a member at Christ Chapel Bible Church, where she serves in children’s ministry. She has been an active member of the SCS community since 2013. Cindy has served on the Fort Worth Pregnancy Center Board and Ladder Alliance Board. She most recently worked for Adera Foundation, an international faith-based organization. Cindy is married to Brad and has two sons, Landon and Hudson, both attending SCS. She holds two degrees. The first is a BA in Communication from Carson-Newman College and the second is an MS in Leadership Studies from the University of Tennessee.

Matt has been a member of the Board of Trustees since 2014. He serves on the Campus Master Plan Committee and the Marketing and Advancement Committee. Matt has served as a Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees. Matt is employed by Alcon. He and his wife, Walsie, have three children-Graham, Libby, and Mattie-who are attending or have graduated from SCS. Walsie Holster is currently a Pre-K aide on the Chisholm Trail Campus. The Holsters are members of Christ Chapel Bible Church.

Paul Rietema joined the Board of Trustees in 2024 and serves on the Campus Master Plan and Finance Committees. He is married to Megan Rietema and they have three boys who attend SCS. They attend Trinity Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth, TX. Mr. Rietema is an attorney with Jenner & Block. He earned his law degree from Harvard Law in 2009 and a BA from Calvin College in 2006.

Jeremy Sweek graduated with an accounting degree from Texas Christian University in 1995. Jeremy is a CPA and leads the Real Estate and Private Equity group at Burgher Haggard, an outsource accounting and administration firm. He helps lead the widows and single moms ministry at Christ Chapel Bible Church, and enjoys volunteering with the Boy Scouts in various capacities, including serving on the local council board of directors. Jeremy is married to his high school sweetheart, Amy, and they have two children, Sydney and Jonathan, who both attend SCS. The Sweek family is actively involved at Christ Chapel Bible Church. Jeremy serves on the finance and campus master plan committees.

Karie Vargas joined the Board of Trustees in 2018 and serves on the Governance Committee as Chair. She also serves as a member of the Campus Master Planning Committee, the Strategic Planning Sub-Committee, and also as Secretary of the Southwest Christian School Corporation. She received her Bachelors of Business Administration degree from University of Texas at Arlington. She was a Mortgage Banker for 12 years and prior to that she was a Real Estate Appraiser. She currently maintains the finances for her husband’s medical company. She is currently an active board member on a family foundation and a family ranch board. In the past she actively served on the SCS PTO and has been substitute teaching at SCS. She has worked with the Fort Worth Library in their Adult ESL program as well as volunteered with the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation. She has been married to Dr. Luis Vargas for 20 years and has two children; both have attended SCS since preschool – Isabella, SCS graduate (’21), and Luis, SCS graduate (‘24).

J. Brandon Waits joined the Board of Trustees in 2022 and serves on the Finance Committee as co-vice-chair. He also serves on the Spiritual Life and Campus Master Plan Committees. Brandon is an owner/partner of various real estate investment and oil and gas companies, serving the role of head of finance and accounting. Mr. Waits received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance with Real Estate emphasis from Texas Christian University in 1999. He also received a ranch management certificate when he graduated from the TCU Ranch Management Program. In his spare time Mr. Waits has been involved in volunteer roles with many non-profit organizations including serving on committees and boards of TCU National Alumni Board, the TCU Young Alumni Board, the Young Professional Advocates (YPAs) of Lena Pope Home, and Travis Avenue Baptist Church (TABC), where he and his family are longtime members. Mr. Waits also volunteers his time as a spiritual/hunting guide for underprivileged youths with The ROCK (Refuge Outfitters for Christ’s Kingdom) and has coached his children’s youth sports teams for several years. Mr. Waits is married to Emily Waits, also a TCU graduate and volunteer. They have two children at SCS, Addy Beth and Dayton.

David has served on the Board of Trustees since 2002, becoming an Emeritus member in 2010. While on the Board, David served as vice-chair working on the Finance, Advancement, and Fine Arts Committees. David retired in June of 2018 as Manager of Investor Relations and Real Estate for Range Resources Corporation. He is married to Tricia, and they have three grown children, all graduates of SCS. David's daughter, Katie Woolf, is currently a Pre-K Teacher on the Chisholm Trail Campus. David and Tricia attend Christ Chapel Bible Church.

Robert served on the Board of Trustees for nine years and became an Emeriti member in 2008. Robert and his wife, Melanie, have two daughters, both graduates of SCS. He is employed by the Covenant Group, Inc., serving as the President of CGI Construction. Robert and Melanie are long-time members of Altamesa Church of Christ.

Mark first joined the Board in 2006 and currently serves the Board as a Trustee Emeritus, since 2017. He has served on the Spiritual Life, Endowment, Academic, and Master Plan Committees. He currently serves on the Governance Committee. Mark received the Board of Trustees Award for 2011-2012. He obtained a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin and a J.D. from Southern Methodist University. Mark is married to Mildred and is the father of three SCS graduates, Ben (’07), Parker (’08), and Martha (’10). Mark and Mildred attend Watermark Fort Worth where Mark serves as a leader in Summit Men’s Bible Study and on the Foundation Group Directional Team working with young married couples and training new leaders. Mark has also served as a children’s leader at Bible Study Fellowship and at all levels of adult leadership in the Boy Scouts of America.

Sheri served on the Board of Trustees from 2003 until 2020 and now serves as an Emeritus Trustee. She was Chairman of the Board from 2014-2017 and served as President of SCS from 2015-2017. While on the Board, Sheri served on the Executive, Governance, and Finance Committees. Sheri is a retired CPA and serves on the Women’s Health Council for Baylor All Saints in Fort Worth. In the past, she has also served on the Kupferle Board of Texas Health Resources Foundation, serving as Co-Chair of Puttin’ on the Pink. She and her husband, Leon, attend Altamesa Church of Christ, where Leon serves as a Shepherd and Sheri is active in several ministries. They have two sons, Ethan (’08) and Clint (’10), who both attended SCS from preschool. Ethan owns his own business in Nashville, TN and Clint is a doctor in Temple, TX.

Garner has served on the Board of Trustees since 1990, as both a Board Member and Board Member Emeritus. His committee assignments have included the Spiritual Emphasis, Fine Arts, Building, and Governance committees. Garner is the retired founder of BGR Specialties in Fort Worth. He and his wife, Melodye, have three daughters, all graduates of SCS. They also have five grandchildren, ages 6-11. Garner and Melodye are members of Walnut Ridge Baptist Church in Mansfield.

Dub has served on the Board of Trustees from the late 1980s through 2010 when he became a Board Member Emeritus. He continues to be actively involved with the current Board and staff. Dub is the founder of Lonestar Resources and co-founder of Ovation Oil and Gas LLC, where he is currently a Managing Member. Dub was recognized by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine as one of Tarrant County’s top trial attorneys over a multiple-year span. He recently completed a three-year term as Chairman of the Board of the ACH Child and Family Services Board of Directors. Dub has also been on the Bridge2Rwanda Board since 2011. Dub’s five children all graduated from Christian schools, four from Southwest Christian School, and one from Lakewood Park Christian in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He and his wife, Val, attend Christ Chapel Bible Church.