Leadership Team

Bobbie Hurd, MBA

President/CEO

Helping and giving back has always been a passion and goal for Bobbie. Coming from a corporate background she was in search of a career placement that gave her the opportunity to give back while also utilizing her assets as an accountant.  Bobbie ran across an ad for Communities In Schools of East Texas and immediately applied. She knew of CIS from high school, as there was a CIS program on her campus. She knew that this position would be ideal for her as it's mission and core values aligned with hers.

Vickee Arledge

Data Entry Coordinator

In December of 2009 Vickee started another job but before she went to work she saw an ad on the workforce website that was really more of what she was looking for. After a month long wait she was called for an interview. A couple of weeks later she got the job! Vickee went to work for Communities In Schools of East Texas in January of 2010 as a part time data specialist. A few years later she was promoted to full time Data Coordinator.

As Data Coordinator she manages 2 part time data specialists. The data team audits and enter school services and events for 43 schools. This year Vickee started her 12th year with Communities In Schools of East Texas and she states that she loves her job and she is humbled to be a part of this amazing organization.

Jaimie Brown

Administrative Assistant

Jaimie is a native of Houston Texas and she has been in Marshall for the past 13 years . In 2015, she graduated from Wiley College with a Bachelors of Arts in English.   She has worked in Customer Service for 6+ years and also has an extensive background working with children since the age of 12. Her favorite color is pink and she loves to read, travel, and spending time with her kids. 

Kim Gonzales, MSW

Mental Health and Quality Assurance Director

Kim joined the Communities In Schools team in 1999 as a Site Coordinator at Pine Tree Jr. High and then moved to the Jefferson High School campus. She is currently a Master Trainer, and Program and Quality Assurance Coordinator. She takes an active role in managing staff and visiting campuses to ensure that the programs are intentional and effective. She also is very involved with local colleges and universities to recruit and train interns and volunteers. One of her favorite parts of her job is visiting CIS programs and meeting students. Her goal in life is to use her gifts and talents to serve others. Along with working for CIS, she is a wife, a mother of two boys, and a foster parent. When she is not at work, you will find her at church, or outdoors camping or hiking with her family.

Patricia Harbin, MSVSM

Marketing Coordinator

Trish began her journey with Communities In Schools of East Texas in August of 2020 as a Site Coordinator at Wilkerson Intermediate in Conroe ISD.  During her first year with CISETX Trish excelled on her campus and by December of 2021 she was promoted to Development and Marketing Coordinator for all of Communities In Schools of East Texas.  Trish has an Associates Degree from Lone Star College and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University. 

In her current role, Trish currently creates, develops, and oversees the organization's marketing and social media strategies advancing the organization's brand in the community. She creates and/or approves select print materials and written communications, both internally and externally, including digital newsletters, and marketing materials.  She promotes the organization's message through all media platforms including website and social media.  Trish supports fundraising events through the creation of marketing timelines, promotions and printed material.

JaDana Hygh

Program Manager

JaDana Hygh serves as a Program Coordinator for Communities In Schools of East Texas. She is a native of Marshall, Tx, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Wiley College. She joined Communities In Schools of East Texas in August of 2016.

As a Program Coordinator, she is responsible for providing effective leadership, training, supervision, and coordination to CIS project sites. 

JaDana enjoys spending time with family and close friends.

Trezlyn Lamb, MHS

Field Operations Director

Trezlyn became a site coordinator in 2017. Her ambitions only allowed her to be a site coordinator for one year before the opportunity to become program coordinator presented itself. In her second year she was promoted to Program Coordinator while also being site staff with a full caseload. Although, challenging Trezlyn has stated that she would change nothing about that year. She firmly believes that she was destined to work with the youth in some capacity. As a child she wanted to be a juvenile probation officer. She attended Tarleton State University and obtained a bachelor of science in criminal justice. Her dream of being a juvenile probation officer did not come true however, she did the next best thing, and became a high school Social Studies teacher. After teaching for 10 years at a Title I campus, she decided that students needed more of her.

She resigned from teaching and pursued a Masters of Science in Human Services. Her calling remained working with at-risk students only now, she would service not just student needs but their families as well.
Her dream is to one day have her own non-profit, and a mentoring and counseling center for teens and young adults.

However, she is elated to be a part of Communities in Schools of East Texas as it is a part of her now. Trezlyn is proud to be a leader with an agency that has a strong mission statement for a culture that she is so passionate about. 

Tasha Mckenny, MSW

Program Manager

Tasha McKenny is a native of Crystal Springs, Mississippi. She holds a Bachelors and Master’s Degree from Thee Jackson State University, with a field of study in Social Work. With a passion for school, Social Work and community empowerment, she embarked on her journey in 2019, as a dedicated School Site Coordinator. In this role, she worked tirelessly to bridge the gap between students, families, and educational resources, fostering an environment conducive to holistic student development. During this time, she also had the opportunity to supervise a team of social work interns.

Through her unwavering commitment and determination, she was recently promoted to the role of Program Manager with Communities in Schools of East Texas. This elevation not only reflects her dedication but also underscores the trust placed in her ability to lead and innovate. As a Program Manager, she is entrusted with the responsibility of designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive educational programs that empower individuals and communities to thrive.

Her vision is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves access to quality education and support systems that enable them to reach their full potential. Through strategic planning, collaboration, and a deep understanding of community needs, she is committed to driving positive change and fostering inclusive environments where all learners can succeed.

Marcus Primer, M.Ed

Program Manager

Marcus serves as the Program Coordinator for Communities In Schools of East Texas in Conroe ISD. He is a native of Greenville, Mississippi and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Alcorn State University in Recreation and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education. He joined Communities In Schools of East Texas in 2019. 

As the Program Coordinator, Marcus is responsible for providing efficacious leadership, instruction, management, and collaboration of various projects. 

He enjoys officiating several sports, spending time with family and friends, and playing cards. 

Charizma Taylor, BSW

Program Manager