Originally from Michigan, Ron moved to Texas in 1990. He began volunteering with Katy Responds, where his passion for helping families led to roles as Construction Manager, Executive Director, and now CEO.

Ron and his wife, Jody, have five children and six grandchildren. They also lead marriage ministry events. Before Katy Responds, Ron worked as an independent contractor and sales director in the industrial supply industry.

A Fort Bend County resident for over 12 years, Sasha Cox is deeply involved in community service, from disaster recovery to supporting local schools and nonprofits. She’s served on the I-10 Shootout board, spent six years in the National Charity League, and actively supports youth sports, the arts, and the Cinco Ranch Band.

Mike Terzo is our Construction Manager. A Southern California native now based in Katy, Texas, Mike brings over 15 years of construction experience and a strong background in the Coast Guard. He was inspired to join our cause because of his faith and desire to give back to the community.  Mike, his wife, and their three sons are members of Katy Bible Church. 

Chris relocated to Houston in 2022 to be nearer to her grandchildren. Her son, Michael, was involved with Katy Responds when she decided to volunteer. Chris has over two decades of experience in education, senior care, and public health throughout Southeast-Asia and the Southern US, which has proven invaluable for families in crisis. 

Karl moved to Texas from New Jersey in 2022. He has experience in emergency dispatch and home improvement, which helps him connect with homeowners while restoring their homes. Karl volunteers with Katy Men's Baptist and Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children in his spare time and offers a prayer of gratitude and intention on-site.

A lifelong Katy resident, Nick joined Katy Responds as a Site Supervisor, combining his love for ministry and construction. Inspired by his close relationship with his grandparents, he’s especially passionate about serving seniors through the Age in Grace program. Nick and his family attend Katy Bible Church, where his father is the pastor.

Madison is the media manager for Katy Responds, overseeing the organization's social media sites, content creations, and website updates. Madison ensures that Katy Responds stays connected with its followers and supporters. Daughter to Ron, the CEO, they are a family that brings a passion for community service. You may find Madison on site documenting! 

Meet Eliza, our Communications Coordinator. A Texas native, she’s lived in Katy most of her life and is continuing her studies at the University of Houston-Victoria. At Katy Responds, Eliza manages correspondence, creates the monthly newsletter, and handles our administrative software. She finds the most reward in meeting clients and seeing how God works through our organization.

Sonya has over 25 years in B2B sales and 6 years experience in non-profit disaster response and recovery organizations. Sonya serves on the Advisory Council for the Gulf Coast Disaster Readiness Program and is one of the disaster preparedness/disaster response instructors for the KR service area. Sonya has fostered good relationships among other non-profits as well as city, county, and state representatives.

Misty has lived all her life in the Houston area, apart from her college excursions.  She is a CPA of 20 years and runs her own firm.  She assists KR with weekly bookkeeping and loves hearing the inspiring stories of our clients’ transformed lives.  In her spare time, she homeschools her 6 kids and runs a non-profit in Uganda empowering women.