EXECUTIVE TEAM
Kathrine Lee
Co-Founder, CEO & Board member
Kathrine is a highly sought after life and business strategist. She is the Founder & Co-Creator of The Ultimate Source, a faith-based personal development system that teaches practical application of essential life skills. Kathrine is an internationally recognized speaker and has touched millions with her message of hope and transformation. You may recognize Kathrine from one of her appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show or by reading her story in O Magazine.
Michael Lee
Co-Founder, Pure Hope Ranch Director
Michael has been involved in corporate training & management since 1992. He worked for 10 years as a National Sales Manager in the banking industry. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Decision Health Services, Inc. As Director of Business Relations for Pure Hope Foundation, Michael oversees the relationships with the companies and causes that PHF supports. He is also the “man behind the scenes” for every event at Pure Hope Ranch and around the world.
Ryan Morris
COO & Executive Director
Ryan has served on a number of ministry and non-profit boards and was a business leader in the healthcare industry for over 15 years, specializing in strategic partnerships and leading both development and operational teams. Ryan coached youth sports for over a decade, and has served with his wife, Holly, as a teacher and leader in Christian ministry in the areas of youth mentoring, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, young professionals and young families.
Holly Morris
Events Director at Pure Hope Ranch
Holly leads all events at Pure Hope Ranch and serves the foundation in many other ways as well. She and Ryan were part of the launch team during the early years of Pure Hope Foundation alongside Founders, Michael and Kathrine Lee. Holly has a Master’s Degree in Communication Science and Disorders from Abilene Christian University. She is passionate about holistic wellness and leads fitness classes for our community and for the young women of Hope Home. She loves watching her kids play sports and quality time with family and close friends.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Pure Hope Foundation is led and supported by a strong Board of Directors and Advisory Council with solid ministry and business backgrounds. They each have a unique passion for helping women who have been involved in sex-trafficking from the rehabilitation process to equipping others with the knowledge and resources to empower them to take action.
Dr. Kathy Crockett, PhD
(PHF BOARD CHAIR)
Dr. Kathy Crockett is the founder of a professional development company specializing in leadership, team building, business strategy, conflict, organizational change, communication, career assessments, and wellness. She also works with leaders as a professional development coach. Kathy has served on various boards and is currently the chair of the board for the Pure Hope Foundation and an executive board member for Parkridge Medical Clinic.
Kathy graduated from Texas A&M University and completed graduate work at Texas Tech University. She also has a MS in Leadership and has had formal training from the Center of Creative Leadership and the World Business Executive Coaching organization.
Kathy has spent 22 years as a university professor of Business teaching leadership, management, and marketing. She currently serves as an adjunct professor for the College of Business at Abilene Christian University. She has been married to the love of her life, Steve, for 26 years. They have two daughters, Calley and her husband Heston, and Maddy who bring much joy to their lives. They are involved in mission ministries at their church.
Mike Quayle
(PHF BOARD TREASURER)
Mike attended Culver Military Academy and Hillsdale College. He spent most of his professional career as a newspaper publisher in Arizona and Indiana. Today he enjoys operating a virtual franchise with his wife and being a grandfather. Mike is a philanthropist and has served on many boards of charitable organizations. Before joining the Pure Hope Foundation Board of Directors, he spent many years serving the Betty Ford Foundation Board of Trustees.
Tonya Carruthers
Tonya Carruthers is a dynamic HR leader with extensive experience working within global brands. She has expertise in creating cultures of collaboration and implementing change to achieve workforce excellence. She coaches in the areas of transformational leadership, intercultural communication, team building, managing change, and global recruitment.
Curt Beavers
Curt is an international business leader with businesses in all 50 states and over 25 countries. His personal brand and company, “Make a Life” teaches individuals and families around the globe how to live inspired lives.
Bob McFarland
Bob is a business and community leader currently serving as President of Franklin County Industrial Foundation. He has served for years as an adult leader for a high school program called Leaders of Tomorrow, a leadership development program for selected high school juniors in his community. Bob served as Chairman and Chief Investment Officer for Beutel Goodman Capital Management. He is a retired Lieutenant from the U.S. Army and is a Harvard University graduate. Bob and his wife Donna are influencers and leaders in the community of Mount Vernon, TX. In his free time, Bob enjoys tennis, golf, fishing, competitive bridge, skiing, scuba, and is an avid wood duck enthusiast.