About Us

A local group of funders had a vision of an organization that would nurture a community of strong nonprofits to improve and transform the quality of life in Southeast Texas.

The Center would provide management support services to nonprofits and funders enabling them to effectively serve the surrounding counties.

This vision became a reality in April 2008, as the Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center opened its doors to serve the community.

The mission of the Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center is to provide quality management support services to nonprofits and funders, enabling them to effectively serve the community. 

For fifteen years, the Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center has been a leading advocate, educator, and service provider for nonprofits and funders throughout Southeast Texas. 

The Center’s Board of Directors and Executive Director is a diversified and well-informed group of community leaders whose goal is to lead this organization in assisting nonprofits to become more effective and efficient.

Executive Board

Gaye Lokey, President
Retired Curriculum Coordinator, Nederland ISD

Natasha Garrett, V. President
CEO, G & G Enterprises Construction Corp.

Jean Moncla, Secretary
Vice President & Trust Advisor, Hancock Whitney Private Wealth Management

Paul Freitag, Treasurer
Vice President of Institutional Trust Services, Hancock Whitney Bank

Board

Mellie Bevilacqua
Executive Director, Foundation for Southeast Texas

Candace Carver-Brooks
Director of Events and Marketing, BBB Southeast Texas

Karen Do
Public Affairs Representative, Entergy Texas

Aarin Penry
Owner, Aarin Penry Insurance

Ronnie Ramirez
Branch Manager, South Land Title

Pam Williams
Retired Entergy Texas 

Staff

Kayla White
Executive Director
700 North Street, Suite O
Beaumont, Texas 77701
Work 409.832.6565
director@setxnonprofit.org

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