Rudy Andrea - Boardmember Since 2000
Rudy has an undergraduate degree in Pre-law from CCNY '79 and Masters in Marketing and Business Administration from Iowa College '84. Rudy has held a number of upper management positions with Johnson & Johnson, The Mennen Company and Panasonic. He established and currently presides over the The Andrea-Mennen Family Foundation (TAFF) working very closely with numerous charitable organizations such as, Children's Hospital of Dallas, Children's Hospital of Boston, Infant & Toddler Intervention Program of Plano, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Texas Pediatric Society Foundation and With Love It's a Small World in Frisco, Texas. Mr. Andrea also sits on the Board of Directors of several charitable organizations. He is part of the founding fathers of the Dolphin Research Center in the Florida Keys. He is the President of RAC JAC Family Investment Group.

Don Bolen - Boardmember Since 2003
Don L. Bolen recently retired from American International Group (AIG) and was a Division Company Chief Operating Officer. He served in various capacities in the Insurance Industry from agent through corporate officer positions over his 43 year career. He is a graduate of Kansas State University with a degree in Marketing/Business Administration Management. He serves on the Board of Governors of Stonebriar Country Club and is involved with many other charitable organizations.

Dick Bowman - Boardmember Since 1999
Dick Bowman is retired from Sun Microsystems where he served as Vice President of the combined Federal and Southern Areas for 9 years. He moved to Plano in 1995 as the Vice President for the U.S.-wide Reseller operation for Sun. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a major in math. He subsequently attended Duke University’s Advanced Management program at the Fuqua School of Business. Mr. Bowman is also a founding member of Small World.

Jacqueline Bowman - Boardmember Since 1999
Jacqueline Bowman is a homemaker and volunteer worker. She served two terms on the board of the North Dallas Newcomer’s Club. She is an exceptional Philanthropist dedicated to the welfare of children. In July of 2000, Jacqueline Bowman was honored by the Governor of Texas with the Yellow Rose award for her outstanding dedication and service to the community. Mrs. Bowman is also a founding member of Small World.

Doug Brown - Boardmember Since 2003
Doug Brown currently serves as VP of Global Logistics RAC (Rent-a-Center). Doug’s responsibilities include overseeing global transportation, cross-dock operations, the distribution of inventory to existing stores and new store openings, the automated freight payment system, the centralized freight claims processing operation, the company’s fleet of vans and cars. In addition, he coordinates transportation for team member relocations. Doug graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Education. He is a member of the Council of Logistics Management, and he has completed the DDI management leadership training series.

Thamara Millan - Founder - 1996
Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Ms. Millan began studies at The University of Venezuela seeking an International Studies Degree (1978). She came to Texas in 1980 and began a family. Later, she attended The University of Texas at Dallas obtaining a Degree in Finance and Economics (1995) and continued graduate courses at Texas A&M and obtained her Teaching Certification. In 2002, she completed Advanced Graduate Studies in Dispute Resolution at SMU. With her strong desire to help needy children and while working for the Frisco ISD in 1996, she founded Small World with the help of Dick & Jacqueline Bowman and James White.

Ron Polston - Boardmember Since 1998
Mr. Polston has served as Senior Vice President of Sales, United American Insurance Company, since 1995. He has Career in Insurance from Regional Director of Sales to Current position. He has been a Board Member of Small World since 1998. Ron holds a B.S. and M.S. from Southwest State University in Oklahoma.

Rick Reedy - Boardmember Since 1999
Dr. Reedy has been in the Frisco education system since 1976. In 1997, he became Superintendent of Frisco ISD (the fastest growing school system in the Country) and continues to serve as Superintendent today. He is a graduate of East Texas State University, with B.S.; M.S.; ED. D. Additionally, Dr. Reedy serves on the following: a member of the Legislative Committee of the Texas Association of School Administrators, as Vice-Chair of Texas Fast Growth Coalition of Schools, The Collin County Adventure Camp Advisory Board, an ex-officio member of the Frisco Education Foundation, and as a member of the Legislative Council of the University Interscholastic League of Texas.

Denise Wharton
Denise Wharton has lived in Texas for twenty years, eighteen of those years in Frisco. Denise graduated nursing school in 1985 and began working at Parkland Memorial Hospital, U. T. Southwestern Medical Center, and Zale Lipshy Hospital in Dallas. Denise became a full-time mom when her children were born. Denise began volunteering with her church and other community organizations. When her kids started school, Denise became actively involved in PTA. In 2001, she began working part-time for Frisco ISD as a nurse and social worker. Denise started working with Small World in 2003 as Holiday Program Coordinator.

James White - Boardmember Since 1998
Mr. White has been President and CEO, K&W Enterprises since 1976. He has been on the Board of Directors of Small World since 1998. From 1985 to 1993, he was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society in Northport, New York. He attended St. Johns University and Adelphi University Graduate School as well served in the United States Marine Core (USMC). Mr. White is also a founding member of Small World.

Diana Moya - Boardmember Since 2006
Originally from Venezuela, Diana runs a Real Estate business in Frisco where she has resided for 2 of her 14 years in Texas. Diana lived in New England for 12 years and in Mexico City for 6 years. Her love for community and a strong sense of leadership, has taken her to serve in many non-profit organizations and foundations over the years. Founder and first President of the Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce and as Executive Director of Houston International Initiatives travelled to most countries in the Americas on behalf of City government. With a formal education in Architecture and Fine Arts, Diana is an accomplished visual artist and has produced community service programming for public television. Diana is currently the President of the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco, a sponsor member of the Frisco Association for the Arts, a Board member of the City of Frisco’s Great Steak of Texas Festival, and an active member of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce.

Scott Britton - Boardmember Since 2006
Scott Britton founded the software development company IWC, Inc. in 1996 and currently serves as President and CEO overseeing all operations. Before founding IWC, Scott has worked for a number of companies in technical roles such as Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), PageNet (now Arch Communications), and Schlumberger. Scott graduated from Tulane University in New Orleans with a degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).