Team TRB in the Spotlight: Summary of Service in 2024

2024 Review: From the top

Team TRB’s commitment to service extends beyond the walls of our branches and is rooted in our commitment to the communities where we live and work. In 2024, Team TRB showcased this commitment by engaging with local causes and making a meaningful impact across the regions we serve. 

Our team’s combined service throughout 2024 culminated in 7,470 hours and 2,902 service activities, where 245 unique volunteers gave their time and energy to make a difference. Whether organizing community events or lending a hand at local initiatives, Team TRB demonstrated that service is a vital part of who we are. 

Alongside our volunteerism, we deepened our impact through financial contributions, donating $1,052,096 to 440 unique organizations. These donations strengthened nonprofits, schools, and community programs in 19 counties throughout our regions. 

Whether we’re hosting community gatherings, supporting local initiatives, or working with partners to address critical needs, Team TRB remains driven by a simple mission: to build relationships with the people we serve in the communities we call home. 

Thank you, Team TRB! 

Top Volunteers in 2024 

1. Michelle Houston – 370 
2. Jason Hendrix – 323 
3. Blythe Cox – 269 
4. Kimberly R. Chambless – 236 
5. John Wells – 195 

Who We Served in 2024 

• Life Dripping Springs – 151 
• Episcopal Diocese of West Texas – 150 
• Smokin’ on the Rio – 129 
• Pharr Rotary Club – 125 
• Central Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce – 118 

Top Volunteer Locations in 2024 

1. McAllen Main – 1052 
2. San Marcos – 852 
3. Denton – 605 
4. Houston – 483 
5. Fredericksburg – 317 

Where We Donated in 2024 

• Hidalgo County 
• Cameron County 
• Dallas County 
• Denton County 
• Hays County 

Top Donation Recipients in 2024 

• Harlingen Consolidated ISD 
• Texas State University Bobcat Club 
• Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children’s Cancer & Hematology Clinic 
• UTRGV Athletics 
• Dripping Springs Education Foundation 

December Roundup: By the Numbers

Top Volunteers in December 

1. Dalinda Guillen – 30.65 
2. Gregg Booth – 29 
3. Tracy Harris – 21 
4. Ed Bird – 20 
5. Kimberly R. Chambless – 19.5 

Who We Served in December 

• Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, Inc. – 42 
• Krum Boys Basketball Program – 34 
• Workforce Solutions – 26 
• Independent Bankers Association of Texas – 21 
• Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce – 20 

December Recap by Region

Central

• David DeStefano volunteered with the Kind Hart Foundation at their annual Christmas event on Giving Tuesday by adopting four families in need in the Lake Travis and Bee Cave area. 
• David also participated in the Cheyanna’s Champions 4 Children Board meeting. 
• Josh Walker, Summer Reyes, and Zach Townsend attended the Black & White Diamond Gala, an annual gala to benefit The Mindfull Foundation and the Alamo Homecare Council. TRB was a table sponsor. 
• Keri Sandvig participated with the Angel Tree Prison Fellowship delivering gifts to Boerne area children. 
• Keri also participated with Purse Mania, a fundraising event to support the Boerne education foundation, as well as the Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center and Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce. 
• Zach Townsend, Britany Perez, and Keri Sandvig attended the Christmas Power Lunch hosted by the Bulverde Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce and networked with local business owners and business professionals. 
• Blythe Cox attended the Canyon Spirit Booster Club board and membership meetings, as well as a holiday mixer hosted by Corridor Title. 
• Blythe also delivered a presentation to the Business and Marketing Class at Pieper High School. 
• Zach Townsend and Keri Sandvig participated in the ceremonial push-in of the new ladder vehicle at Comal Co. Emergency Services District #5. The vehicle was financed by a TRB CRA loan. 
• Christine Nestor, Emily Kirchner, and John Wells volunteered at the Light the Night Christmas Parade hosted by Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce, where they decorated the TRB float, rode in parade, handed out swag, and networked with local residents. 
• John Wells mentored students in Fredericksburg ISD Academic Boosters.
• Emily Kirchner attended the Friends of the Fredericksburg Racquet Center fundraiser at Hoffman Haus, expected to open Spring 2026. 
• She also attended a gala honoring the 30th Anniversary of the Heritage School’s founding and volunteered at the ice rink at Marktplatz (downtown Fredericksburg) during the Christmas season. 
• Tracy Harris served on the IBAT Board. 
• Diego Guererro and Jessie Bishop volunteered at the Johnson City Youth Sports Association, volunteering as head coach for 3rd and 4th grade basketball teams, teaching sportsmanship as well as basketball. 
• Blythe Cox and Justin Foster assisted with a check presentation to the Kerrville Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association and Blue Santa event. 
• Blythe Cox attended the McKenna foundation’s Annual Christmas Breakfast as a new board member as of January 2025. 
• Summer Reyes volunteered time to serve with Wreaths Across America, assisting with the laying of wreaths at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. 

Dallas + Ft. Worth

• Mimi Tran attended the American Heart Association luncheon. 
• Dennis Wright participated in Broadway Dallas board meetings. 
• Mandy Austin participated in Children’s Medical Center Foundation Board meetings. 
• Jacque Kruppa volunteered at the City of University Park’s Holiday Tree Lighting in Centennial Park.
• Denise Knight attended networking meetings to partner with Communities in Schools of North Texas and Friends of the Family Justice Center. 
• Denise also participated in Leadership Denton’s Nonprofit Day hosted by Denton Chamber of Commerce. 
• Cristie Escochea and Gene Tremblay attended Dallas College’s BankWork$ cohort graduation, networking with graduates and other sponsors. Gene Tremblay was a featured speaker at the graduation. 
• Cristie Escochea met with Denton County Friends of the Family to finalize their 2025 financial education speaker series schedule. 
• Cristie also assisted with Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas cookie sales. 
• Kimberly Chambless volunteered at two Coffee on TRB events, at Higher Grounds and Record Coffee Supply. 
• Kimberly Chambless and Cara Lara Gonzalez participated in Northwest ISD’s Reindeer Romp 5K with a sponsor’s table. 
• Mimi Tran volunteered time with the Me Squared Cancer Foundation, working with newly-diagnosed cancer patients under the poverty level, and helping to pay for deductibles. 
• Amy Bird and Ed Bird hosted and volunteered at the Krum Boys Basketball Holiday Classic. 
• Matt Martin attended a gala hosted by the Krum Education Foundation. 
• Debbie Crump taught ESL classes to students from India at MacArthur Blvd. Baptist Church. 
• Kimberly Chambless attended ribbon cuttings for new local businesses, the Blossom Event Center and Justin Metal Recycling, on behalf of the MetroPort Chamber of Commerce.  
• Kimberly also attended the MetroPort Chamber’s annual ambassador appreciation luncheon. 

Houston

• Gregg Booth attended the Asociacion Uruguaya En Houston’s fundraising and networking event. 
• Gregg also attended fundraising and networking events with Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce, the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department, and the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce. 
• Lisa Ta participated in the Behind the Badge Charities event planning board meeting as well as a ribbon cutting on behalf of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. 
• Lisa also volunteered on behalf of Child Advocates of Ford Bend with their annual Christmas home tour. 
• Janette Garcia and Michelle Shibata volunteered and participated in an Angel Tree for their local organization Chat n Chew.  
• Skip Colvin participated in the Greater Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce board meeting. 
• Tanya T. Castro attended a Harris County Probate Court ceremony for an incoming elected Probate Judge. 
• Tanya also attended the Fort Bend Bar Association’s Christmas Party.  
• Kristy Rodriguez and Lisa Ta volunteered to assist with preparing boxes and collecting food items for the Houston Food Bank and partnered the local community center and ABC 13 for their annual share your food holiday drive. 
• Gregg Booth volunteered time with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, meeting and networking with over 1,000 committee members. 

Rio Grande Valley

• Robert Donalson volunteered with the Aurora House All is Bright event. 
• Rene Martinez talked with parents of students about financial literacy with Avance. 
• Diana Delaunay delivered a financial education presentation for BISD Adult Continuing Education and attended a Building Financial Capacity Coalition board meeting 
• Rene Martinez attended the Cafecito and Conversation event with Teach for America, collaborating with the Starr County Industrial Foundation and Rio Grande City Grulla ISD. 
• Rene, along with Sylvia Gallegos, attended an event for El Dia De La Virgen De Guadalupe at Hernandez Funeral, LLC. 
• Rene also attended the HEB Feast of Sharing in Rio Grande City. 
• Laura Villarreal attended the Education Foundation of Mission’s board meeting. 
• Fred Garza attended the Greater McAllen Association of Realtors’ installation banquet.  
• Sylvia Lopez attended the Greater Rio Grande City Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas parade celebrating the sponsorship of TRB. 
• Michele Robinson decorated a float for the tennis booster club at Harlingen High School South. 
• Jesse Ozuna attended the HOPE Family Health Center board meeting. 
• Valeria Suarez participated in the Jo-Nic Bloom Jingle Bell 5k for LMI Families as well as a career fair at McAllen ISD. 
• Brent Baldree and Valeria Suarez attended the McAllen Chamber of Commerce’s Good Day McAllen event and a groundbreaking ceremony for the McAllen South Industrial Park. 
• Jamie Rosas participated in a check presentation to the McAllen Education Foundation, contributing to McAllen’s Festival of Lights. 
• Diana Delaunay delivered a Financial Education presentation to Ortiz Elementary. 
• Laura Gaitan, Rita Garcia, Irene Mercado, Lori Lopez, Janie Garcia, and Kenneth Miller volunteered to support the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Gala. 
• Sidney Gaona volunteered to support the South Texas Agricultural Roundup and judged 9 Hidalgo County senior FFA/4H members who participated in the Queen’s Contest for a chance to be awarded a “Shining STAR scholarship.” 
• Robert Donalson attended a holiday mixer hosted by the Economic Development Corporation of Weslaco. 

Core Value: Community

We take pride in contributing our time and resources to make our communities a great place to live and work. We are successful when our communities are successful.