Meet UGM-TC Leadership

Dr. Charles M. Wolford II

CEO

In January of 2024, Dr. Charles M. Wolford II joined us as our new Chief Executive Officer.

Charles came to UGM-TC with a wealth of knowledge in the faith-based non-profit sector. He has been a leader at great agencies including Promise House, Mission Central, and City House, and has also served as a pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship. Charles has 25 years of experience serving youth, adults and families experiencing homelessness. He places great importance on his faith and looks forward to being able to lead UGM in its mission of providing love, hope, respect, and a new beginning for the homeless in Tarrant County.

Don Shisler

CEO Emeritus

Don got his start at UGM-TC as a volunteer in 1993 before becoming the President and CEO in 1995. He has overseen the completion of two strategic plans of the 10-acre campus.

In January of 2024, Don moved into the role of CEO Emeritus, allowing him to focus on donor relations, expanding programs, and continuing with building and construction projects.

Don has served on numerous boards, such as Tarrant County Homeless Coalition, consulted with many Tarrant County organizations, such as Recovery Resource Council, as well as contributed to the Downtown Rotary since 1995. He also served as an officer and helped to launch the Near Eastside Neighborhood Association.

Don has been married to his wife, Vicki, since 1989, has a blended family of 4 children and one granddaughter. He has dedicated his life to serving our Lord, Jesus Christ for his glory.

Father Rogers Meredith

Chaplain

Rogers was born in Austin, TX, and it was there he discovered his faith and love for the Lord. He met his wife, Marlene, while attending Dayspring Chapel. During their time at Dayspring, he first discerned the call to ministry, a path that would lead him across the North American continent.

In the summer of 1999, Rogers and Marlene left Austin for Toronto, Ontario and seminary. After completing his studies, they left for Sand Springs, Oklahoma, where he pastored his first church.

In 2014, they returned to Texas and soon began attending St. Phillips Anglican Church (ACC). There, Rogers was ordained to the Diaconate. Since being priested, he has served at several Anglican Parishes, including St. Andrews (ACC) of Round Rock as Curate, St. Chads (APA) of San Antonio as Assistant Priest, and St. Francis Anglican Church of Austin as Interim Rector.

When he is not at work, Father Rogers enjoys spending time riding motorcycles, gardening, reading, and traveling with Marlene and their daughter, Naomi.

Bryan Hiett

Chief Financial Officer

Bryan Hiett has over 30 years of accounting experience.  He received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas Christian University and is a Certified Public Accountant.  He began his career in public accounting before moving into the private sector and ultimately into the nonprofit world in 2019.  Bryan is grateful to be part of an organization that is transforming lives and sharing the love of Jesus in our Community.

Bryan was born in Fort Worth and has lived in this area most of his life. He married his wife Heidi in 1998.  They are blessed with two children, Bowen and Brenna.  He enjoys spending time with his family and playing and watching sports, especially his TCU Horned Frogs. 

Cynthia Williams

Chief Program Officer

Cynthia Williams, Chief Program Officer (CPO) provides strategic leadership for all UGM-TC programs and services in alignment with our mission. Ms. Williams is a licensed professional counselor (LPC); holds a Master of Arts in Community Counseling and has more than 25 years’ experience in child welfare (foster care), homeless services, victim and offender specific treatment, program development and implementation of evidence-based practices, continuous quality improvement system design, data analysis, and risk management models.

Jordan Price

Chief Development Officer

Aretha McJimson

Director of Therapeutic Programs

Aretha McJimson began her career at UGM in 2016 as a case manager for the Women’s Overnight Dorm. After serving as the case manager for three months for the women overnight dorm, Aretha was promoted to case manager for the single women residency program. From there Aretha has work with countless residents in the women center to complete the program successfully. Aretha passion for serving those who are experiencing homelessness, led her to become Program Manager in 2017, and then Program Director in 2018 for the Women and Family Center. Aretha created the family emergency overnight shelter, and increased the age limit to 18 years of age for all school age children entering the shelter with their family. Aretha worked to improve the Children Enrichment program, where tutoring and groups are provided to all youth 18 and younger in the program. The parents are enrolled in the Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) classes to help them improve their parenting skills and recognizing along with addressing the trauma surrounding homelessness as a family unit.

In 2021 Aretha was presented with the opportunity of developing and leading a new therapeutic program, making her the Director of Therapeutic Programs as her current role at UGM-TC. Aretha and her team has been successful in creating psycho-educational and life skill groups for the residents and outside guest. Aretha and her team will lead the implementation of the new Club 1401 outreach services. Club 1401 will offer those who are unsheltered, resources, life-skill groups, and the opportunity to receive a membership into Club 1401 resulting in a residential program at UGM-TC.

Aretha received her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Tarleton State University in May 2016. Aretha went on to enroll at University of Texas at Arlington, as an advanced standing student and completed her Master Degree in Social Work in August 2017, and is currently a Licensed Master Social Work. Aretha is dedicated to improving the lives of all of the residents and guest at UGM. Aretha states “working with the homeless population has been rewarding and allowed me to see the resiliency in people and the compassion of humanity. In addition, in a world where we can be anything we should always be kind.

Dana Walser

Volunteer Manager

Al Good

Food Services Director

Al Good is a results-oriented restaurant industry professional with 30+ years of experience. Before joining UGM-TC as Food Services Director in 2022, he contributed to the opening of more than 40 new restaurants and consulted on dozens more.

Al grew up in the industry and was drawn to restaurants due to his love of food paired with his natural abilities. He quickly advanced through restaurant and hotel management and made his way into a new store opening role with TGI Fridays. He traveled the U.S. and the world opening new restaurants. After five years, he relocated to Dallas, TX to join TGI Fridays HQ, where he spent another 10+ years in various departments and achieved multiple commendations. Contributing roles during this tenure included: New Store Opening Consultant and Executive Sous Chef of Research & Development. Since leaving TGI Friday's in 2010, Al has contributed to the culinary success of national and global brands in the role of Director of Culinary and as a consulting partner. In 1998, he met his wife, Amy of 20+ years. Together they have two beautiful girls.