Board
Jessica Morrison
Board President
Senior Vice President, Commerce Bank
Jessica Morrison is a native Houstonian and has spent most of her professional career serving the Houston business and non-profit community. Currently, in her role as a Senior Vice President at Commerce Bank, she is responsible for growing the brand in Houston and south Texas, by partnering with local middle market businesses. Prior to her role at Commerce, Jessica was a Vice President at Bank of Texas.
Jessica is actively involved in several non-profits in Houston, including Sky High for Kids, Houston Area Parkinson’s Society, Baylor University Women’s Council, and the Houston Banker’s Classic. She graduated from Baylor University with degrees in Finance and Economics and played soccer for the women’s club soccer team.
Today, she lives in Houston with her husband, Matt, daughter, Sloane and black lab, Jack. When not working, Jessica is chasing her toddler around and is a spin class instructor at RIDE indoor cycling. She also enjoys golfing, fishing, and cooking. She is actively involved in her church and loves spending quality time with her friends and family.
Abbie Byrom Botello
Board Vice President
Chief Operating Officer & Owner, Truth BBQ
Most people in Texas barbecue come to the field through family tradition, restaurant experience, or a personal passion for smoking meats. Abbie Byrom-Botello took a different path—she married into it.
Byrom-Botello met Leonard Botello IV, founder of TRUTH BBQ, in New York City in 2014. At the time, she had no background in barbecue and no connection to the Texas food world. Over time, she became deeply involved in both.
Byrom-Botello holds a degree in journalism from North Carolina State University and began her career in broadcast media across TV and radio programming. She then transitioned into the restaurant space, serving as Director of Marketing for multiple New York City–based fast-casual groups, where she led brand redesigns, visual identity development, new store openings, and new menu rollouts. Afterward, she moved into technology and hospitality marketing at SAMSUNG Electronics, focused on launching the premium Chef Collection in the U.S. During her long tenure with SAMSUNG, she managed major marketing initiatives, chef partnerships, New York City Wine & Food Festival sponsorships, and branded collaborations with Martha Stewart, Food Network, Molly Sims, Jenna Bush Hager, and others. After relocating to Texas, she launched a successful hotel and lodging business in Round Top, which she later sold.
Today, she serves as Chief Operating Officer for TRUTH BBQ, overseeing day-to-day operations, business development, staffing, marketing strategy and events, brand partnerships, and charitable initiatives. Bringing a strong background in public relations, brand positioning, and operations, she has been instrumental in TRUTH BBQ’s rise to national prominence. Under her and Botello’s leadership, the brand has grown to include TRUTH BBQ in Brenham and TRUTH BBQ in Houston and TRUTH BBQ at NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans.
TRUTH BBQ has received widespread acclaim, maintaining a place in Texas Monthly’s Top 10 BBQ Joints for 10 consecutive years and earning Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in Texas’ first Michelin Guide in 2024, an honor the brand has now received for two consecutive years.
Byrom-Botello’s marketing and operational leadership has played a key role in shaping TRUTH’s identity as a leading name in modern Texas barbecue. She is especially proud of increasing the number of women on the team, helping open career paths for women in a male-dominated industry.
Byrom-Botello also serves on the executive board for Sky High for Kids, a Houston-based nonprofit dedicated to combating pediatric cancer. What began as a personal passion—first supporting as a donor—quickly evolved into a deeper commitment to the mission. She joined the executive board lending her expertise as a marketing mentor, helping refine communications, strengthen brand strategy, and elevate the organization’s national presence.
Recognizing her vision and leadership, Sky High for Kids appointed her as Chief Marketing Officer, where she has played a significant role in shaping long-term strategy, advancing storytelling efforts, and supporting major fundraising initiatives that directly impact families facing life-threatening conditions. In 2026, alongside her continued work as Chief Marketing Officer, she will assume the position of Executive Board Vice President, further expanding her role in guiding the organization’s growth, brand evolution, and mission to END Childhood Cancer.
Outside of work, she’s a devoted dog mom to three English Bulldogs: Waylon, Dolly, and Willett.
Schuyler Evans
Board Treasurer
Head of US CCS Commercial & Business Development, ExxonMobil
Schuyler was previously a Senior Vice President within the Energy Investment Banking group at Jefferies LLC, based in Houston, TX. He grew up in the UK and graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in Geology. He started his career at Premier Oil in London before moving into a career in finance at Jefferies, initially based in London and currently based in Houston. He focuses on upstream oil & gas mergers, acquisitions and divestments. Outside of work Schuyler enjoys travel, hiking and fitness.
Michael Arispe
Board Secretary
Production & Operations Manager, Manti Tarka Permian
Michael Arispe is a Houston native, and currently works in the oil and gas industry. He spent 14 years of his career with Anadarko Petroleum until the company’s acquisition in 2019 and is currently working for MantiTarka managing their Permian Delaware assets. Throughout his career Michael has held engineering and management positions in drilling, completions, production, reservoir, and facilities construction. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas Tech University in 2005.
Michael’s involvement with Sky High for Kids started in 2014 when he had a chance encounter with a St. Jude patient, named Anna. The interaction had a profound impact on him, and from that moment he realized the true reason for the cause and took up a more active role within Sky High. Michael has helped support the Houston, San Antonio annual events, and served as Co-Chairman for the Permian event from 2018-2020.
Michael currently lives in Houston, Texas and enjoys hunting, spearfishing, lifting weight, and occasionally runs half marathons. He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), American Association of Drilling Engineering (AADE), and served on the board of Junior Achievement Permian Basin.
Michael is extremely proud of Sky High for Kids and the impact the organization has on cancer research, patients and their families. He firmly believes in the mission to raise money to fund cancer research, and bring comfort to the families (in their times of need). He is optimistic, in our lifetime we will find cures for pediatric cancer.
Anne Evers
Board Member
Owner, Drybar
Anne is an experienced multi-brand entrepreneur, including eight Drybar across the Houston, Austin and Minneapolis markets. She has a passion and vision for career development, strategic growth & acquisition and having the locations be connected to local communities, especially a focus in key philanthropic causes.
She was recognized as an International Franchise Association “Franchisee of the Year “ in 2023 and has served on the Drybar Franchise Advisory Council since 2021. She holds a Masters in the Study of Law in addition to degrees in Psychology and Business. Prior to entrepreneurship, she came from a strong corporate career serving in executive senior leadership positions with large national organizations in the financial technology and service industries.
Ben Hansen
Board Member
Senior Vice President, Business Services at Western Midstream
Ben Hansen has served as Vice President, Business Services, of Western Midstream since April 2024. In this role, he oversees the organization’s Supply Chain, Measurement, Asset Integrity and Reliability, and Maintenance Planning functions that enhance our business operations.
Mr. Hansen has nearly 20 years of experience in the midstream sector. Prior to joining WES, he served as Senior Vice President of Operations at Crestwood Equity Partners LP, where he oversaw operations for its gathering and processing, storage and transportation, and liquid storage and logistics businesses as well as its operations services department. He also held Project Manager roles at El Paso Corporation and subsequently Kinder Morgan after its acquisition of El Paso.
Mr. Hansen holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and sits on the board of Sky High for Kids, a non-profit organization that supports children undergoing treatment for cancer and other life-threatening conditions.
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Disney Harris
Board Member
Owner, Bonita Events
Disney Harris, owner of Bonita Events, is a Houston native whose career has been defined by a passion for people, purpose, and creating meaningful experiences. After earning her degree in Communications and Public Relations from The University of Texas at San Antonio, she returned home to Houston and built a remarkable fifteen-year career with the Houston Texans — rising from events intern all the way to Senior Director of Event Experience — before recently making the exciting shift into her own venture to focus on family and other passions close to her heart.
Disney has been an active leader across various nonprofits in the Houston area, serving in multiple leadership capacities and channeling her energy into advancing their missions. Among the causes nearest to her heart is Sky High for Kids, and Disney is proud to serve on their board and is deeply energized by the work this organization has done and the meaningful impact it will continue to make for families in the years ahead. Her philanthropic work reflects a broader commitment to community enrichment — supporting initiatives that uplift children, families, and underserved communities throughout Houston.
When she’s not pouring into her community or chasing her next big idea, Disney is fully embracing life with her husband Max and their three children — daughter Emy and sons Bowen and Wren. A true Houstonian at heart, she enjoys getting out on the golf course, some good bay fishing, and exploring the best restaurants her beloved city has to offer.
Greg Guidry
Board Member
Guidry Family Foundation
Greg Guidry is a retired Executive Vice President of Shell Oil and has served on the Sky High for Kids Board since 2019. Beyond serving as a Board member, he supports Sky High through his family Donor Advisory Fund as a Lifeline Family Member Sponsor.
Greg Guidry was born and raised in Abbeville, Louisiana, where he met his wife, Alexis Guidry. The married couple has three children and five beautiful grandchildren. Greg is a devout Catholic, who places great importance on his faith and family- two core values he shares with Sky High!
Throughout his career at Shell Oil, Greg was known for his exceptional leadership skills, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence- all qualities he continues to bring to Sky High. Now in retirement, beyond doing advisory/board work in private equity, he continues to make valuable contributions to his community serving on the board of the LSU Honors College, UL College of Engineering and is honored to serve as the incoming Skyhigh Board President.
Hugo Guerrero
Board Member
Guerrero Family Foundation
Hugo Guerrero, Senior Vice President, Engineering and Operations, joined Summit Midstream in 2020. Prior to his current role, Mr. Guerrero served as Senior Vice President of Technical Services at Crestwood Midstream Partners, where he had a broad role with responsibilities that included System Planning, Project Execution & Controls, Supply Chain, Operations Engineering, Asset Integrity, I&E, and Measurement, SCADA, Land, and Permitting. Mr. Guerrero has more than 30 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, having spent 20 years on the engineering services side of the business leading projects across the entire energy value chain.
Prior to Crestwood, Mr. Guerrero spent eight years leading and growing CH2M HILL’s Pipelines & Terminals market segment with responsibilities across the Americas, including Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil. Mr. Guerrero started his career in Southern California at an oil and gas engineering firm where he spent 12 years in various roles with increasing responsibilities.
Mr. Guerrero holds a bachelor’s in science degree from the University of Arizona, is a graduate of the Project Management Program at University of California, Irvine. Mr. Guerrero is also a U.S. Army Field Artillery veteran, having served in Germany and the middle east during Desert Storm.
James Palma
Board Member
CEO, SMP Supply
James “Jimmy” Palma is the CEO of SMP Supply, with 28 years of experience in the PVF Supply industry. A native Houstonian, Jimmy graduated from the University of Houston in 1995 with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He has built a successful career in the supply business, while also dedicating himself to his community and philanthropic efforts.
Jimmy is a passionate advocate for Sky High for Kids and is deeply involved with the organization’s mission to end childhood cancer. He believes strongly in the power of giving back and is committed to supporting initiatives that make a difference in the lives of children and families affected by cancer.
He currently resides in Cypress, Texas, with his wife, Tamie, and their two dogs. Outside of his professional and philanthropic endeavors, Jimmy is an avid golfer and hunter, enjoying time outdoors whenever possible.
Kathy Norris
Board Member
Vice President of ESG Innovations & Business Development, Kodiak Gas Services, LLC
Prior to joining Kodiak in 2017, Kathy spent more than three decades in a variety of marketing and sales positions at SEC Energy Products, Caterpillar, and Automatic Switch Company. In 2022, Kathy was elected to the Western Energy Alliance Board of Advisors and the Board of Directors of the Gas Processors Service Association, the service arm for the Gas Processors Association.
Dr.Kriti Mohan
Board Member
Plasic Surgeon, Ciaravino
Dr. Kriti Mohan is a board-certified plastic surgeon who trained in the some of the world’s most prestigious medical institutions, where she honed her expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery. Under the mentorship of Dr. Ciaravino, she developed a deep passion and exceptional skill in aesthetic breast procedures. Now leading Ciaravino Total Beauty, Dr. Mohan proudly upholds the legacy of “The Breast Doc®,” delivering unparalleled excellence in breast surgery.
Known for her meticulous surgical technique and warm bedside manner, Dr. Mohan’s main focus is ensuring that her patients feel confident and cared for. She is dedicated to providing the highest standard of individualized care, helping each patient achieve their personal aesthetic goals with precision and compassion. Additionally, Dr. Mohan has an always had a particular passion for international mission work, consistently volunteering her services in countries like Ghana, Vietnam, and Mexico since she has been in college. She is honored to now serve on the Executive Board of Sky High for Kids and expand her philanthropic efforts both locally as well as internationally through their Global Hope efforts.
Kent Danforth
Board Member
Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer, S & B Engineers and Constructors, Ltd.
Kent currently works at S&B Engineers and Constructors as a Chief Procurement Officer, Sr. Vice President and currently serves on the Sky High for Kids Board.
Kent Grew up in Maine where he met his wife, Audrey Danforth. They have been married for 34 years and have 2 adult children and two grandchildren. Kent is a proud Veteran as was his father, and his oldest son who currently serves.
Kents’s career has been in the procurement and supply chain arena for the past 35 years. Kent’s career travels have taken him from Maine to the Middle East and now Texas.
Kent is known for his leadership, passion for people and devotion to his family. An avid golfer, hunter and traveler, Kent also dedicates time to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as well as The Make a Wish Foundation.
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Logan Lester Tafelski
Board Member
Realtor & Managing Director, The Agency Houston Sugar Land
Logan Lester Tafelski, a licensed Realtor® with The Sansone Group at RE/MAX Fine Properties, the #1 REMAX Team in Texas. She was named the “Rising Star” of Texas by RE/MAX of Texas for 2021, “Houston’s Top 20 under 40 Realtor” by Houston Association of Realtors, and was named the #2 realtor on social media in Houston by a national publication. In 2022, Logan was the recipient of the “Outstanding Early Career Alumni” by Texas A&M University. In addition to her career achievements, Logan was crowned Miss Texas USA 2018. She competed at Miss USA on live television finishing in the Top 15 representing the great state of Texas.
Logan’s passion is helping her client’s and their families find the perfect home, while constantly working on self-improvement, innovation within her industry, and striving to be a leader within her many environments. When Logan isn’t helping her clients buy or sell real estate, you can find her volunteering with Sky High For Kids, promoting her custom hat company, Decker Hat Co or spending time with her husband Zack and her daughter, Decker
Tressie Ham
Board Member
Owner, Soiree’ Management
Tressie Ham has spent the past 20 years working as an event planner/co -coordinator for numerous organizations and individuals across the country. She serves as Executive Director for Diamond & Silk, Inc. from 2016 – present Tressie has played a key role planning/co- coordinating for many GOP fundraisers and events. As owner of Soiree’ management LLC, she has built a vast network of resources that allow her to turnkey every aspect of events hosting fifty to five thousand guests/attendees. She is proud to be a part of Sky High and has dedicated her time and talent to its mission since 2008.
Tressie lives in Lafayette, Louisiana with her husband Bill and 2 grandchildren. When not working, Tressie is planning her next dinner party with friends and family. She enjoys working out with her trainer, cooking, entertaining and decorating.
Walter Van Zuthem
Board Member
Executive Vice President/President Construction Products, The Fields Companies
Walter Van Zuthem is the Executive Vice President at Fields Companies, bringing extensive expertise in the steel industry and venture capital environments. His background reflects a strong focus on strategic leadership and business development within construction and related sectors, with a career built on driving growth, strengthening client relationships, and delivering innovative solutions across steel distribution, fabrication, and infrastructure markets.
At Fields Companies, Walter contributes to forward-thinking initiatives, leveraging deep experience across steel trading, manufacturing, and real estate investments. Previously at JD Fields, he served as President of Construction Products, where he led market expansion and strengthened key client partnerships. Earlier in his career with JD Fields, as Vice President, he oversaw multiple aspects of steel distribution and manufacturing, supporting the company’s success in delivering solutions for transportation, marine, and infrastructure projects.
Prior to that, Walter served as District Manager for Florida and the Caribbean at Nucor Skyline, focusing on sales leadership, territory growth, and providing steel piling products and engineering support for complex construction projects. He also gained early industry experience in purchasing at Misener Marine, building a strong foundation in operations and supply chain management within the marine construction sector.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Walter and JD Fields Companies have been longtime supporters of Sky High for Kids. JD Fields has served as a presenting sponsor for the Better in Boots event in both 2023 and 2024, as well as a family member sponsor for several years. Walter has also been instrumental in engaging the broader JD Fields team in the mission, helping to expand awareness and support for Sky High for Kids and its efforts to bring communities together to end Childhood Cancer.