Leadership

Sharon Earnest Executive Director - Staff

Growing up, I wanted to be a Missionary and Police Officer/Criminologist.

If I owned a business, it would be Super Errands, I enjoy staying busy and running errands, so why not do it for others? Seems like a good fit.

My favorite quote is "To the world you may be one person but to one person you may be the world", Quote by Bill Wilson

When I'm not at work, I love being a Mammaw, traveling, hunting, reading a good book and playing with my Monster Puppy aka Hadley, she's a giant Standard Poodle.

What I remember most about elementary school is... the lifelong friends that I made and Science class.

If I could have any job for one day, I would want to be Criminologist! I really enjoy the science of it all.

I love working at JA because Knowing that I can play a small part of helping development the minds of children, be a positive role model and help them become successful adults is a lifelong reward. Also, knowing that our students can one day positively influence our community by using their foundation in economic skills learned through Junior Achievement!

Plus JA has the best volunteers!

I am a Texas native. Born in Sweetwater and lived all over Texas growing up. I moved to Abilene in early of 1983 and pursued a career in engineering with General Dynamics/Lockheed for 13 years. In 1996 I went to work for the American Heart Association for 10 years, grew there and became the Regional Director. In 2005 I joined the CPA Firm Condley and Company, LLP as Marketing/Business Development Manager. I graduated with Honors and earned three degrees from Wayland Baptist University; a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Education, an Associates in Business Law and an Associates in Occupational Technology. My passion is to always be kind, it doesn't take an ounce of energy! In January 2020, I began my career with Junior Achievement!!!!

I have two sons Slade and Kyler, two daughters-in-law Rachel and Shelby and 5 grandchildren, 3 boys- Kyle, Mason and Aedan and two girls- Ellie and Emmy. I am an avid hunter and really enjoy traveling and spending time with my dog Hadley.

Cindy Hames President - Leadership

Email
(817) 731-0838

Cindy Hames has served as President of JA of the Chisholm Trail since December 2018 and has proven experience in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. She has managed Sales and Marketing teams in two small businesses, helping them grow and increase profitability. She began her non-profit career at Camp Fire First Texas Council in 2000, serving first as liaison to large corporate stakeholders and then as Vice President of Marketing. Before joining JA of the Chisholm Trail, Cindy led a team of 35 Marketing and Communications professionals for an international ministry with seven offices around the globe.