Joli Sanders, Founder

Joli Sanders, a native of Houston, made Oklahoma City her home in 1995 after graduating from University of Texas in Austin, with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She began post-graduate work in Interior Design at The University of Central Oklahoma and became a certified interior designer. Joli was drawn to the interconnectedness of design & the psychology behind how environments impact people. Joli practiced commercial interior design in Oklahoma City for 11 years, primarily for VanStavern Design Group. Joli’s desire to work with the local community in a meaningful way, and help people who are at a critical point in life, combined with the training & skills of a designer have led her to establish Focus on Home.

Abby Tompkins, Development Director

Abby began volunteering with Focus on Home in 2015. She then served as our Teen Board leader for 3 years and has also served on our Board of Directors. As Development Director, Abby is responsible for identifying funding sources and running our social media among other things. Abby was born and raised in Harrah, Oklahoma, and now lives in OKC with her husband, Matt, and their three boys, Arlo, Ira and Ellis. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling and trying out new restaurants in OKC.

Heidi Plank, Program Director

Heidi began volunteering with Focus on Home in 2016 as the chair to the donations committee. Since then she has taken on many other roles, such as, family coordinator, Design Appétit committee member, and most recently she served as the Board Chair. Heidi grew up just outside of Kansas City, Missouri, and now lives in Bethany with her husband Chris (who is also a regular Focus on Home volunteer) and their beloved dog, Buddy. Heidi has a background in interior design and for the last 7 years has been a sales director with Mary Kay Cosmetics. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, trying out new restaurants and traveling.

Sally Morgan

Sally has been a volunteer with Focus on Home for 4 years, and previously served on the Board of Directors. She has been married to her husband, Peter, for 48 years, together they have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Sally graduated from St. Anthony School of Nursing and Oklahoma City University in 1976 and she retired from nursing in 2011. In addition to her volunteer work with Focus on Home she also volunteers with Meals on Wheels and the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps assisting with COVID vaccinations. Sally loves spending time with her family, reading, hiking and traveling with her husband.

Board of Directors:

Terri Woodland, Board Chair

Terri and her husband Guy reside in Edmond.  Both natives of Missouri, they have called Oklahoma home for 32 years. Terri earned a BS in Secondary English Education from Southwest Missouri State University in 1984, and a Masters in Education, Community Counseling Department of Psychology, from the University of Central Oklahoma in 1994.

Terri recently retired after a career in the nonprofit world, most recently serving as the first Executive Director of ReMerge, a female diversion program keeping women with children out of prison and helping them become productive community citizens.  “I want to continue serving the nonprofit community, using my belief in people, my relationships, and my experience to help make our community a better place.”

Kitt Letcher, Secretary

Kitt is the President and CEO of Better Business Bureau® (BBB) of Central Oklahoma. She deems that her purpose in life is to make her community a better place. She does this through the work of BBB, a private, nonprofit Oklahoma corporation that serves Central and Western Oklahoma, helping businesses thrive and meet their potential. Kitt joined the Focus on Home board in 2016 and has served as the Secretary since 2018. Kitt, her husband and family reside in Edmond Oklahoma. They love traveling abroad and are always looking for the next big adventure.

Ainslee Crum, Treasurer

Ainslee Crum and her husband Andy live in Edmond with their two sons Hudson (17) and Grayson (15). Their daughter Caroline (19) is a Sophomore at OSU and is majoring in Ag Education. Ainslee grew up in Edmond and went to college at TCU where she majored in accounting. Ainslee works with her husband at Pella Windows and Doors of Oklahoma/The Womble Company where she is the CFO/owner. The Womble Company was started by her great grandfather in 1922. She is the 4^th generation in the family to own and operate the company. Her husband and her have owned it since 2017. Ainslee has been married to Andy for 22 years. She enjoys working with non-profits and utilizing her gifts and abilities to help where she can. In her spare time, if there is such a thing, she loves to travel with her family or take cooking classes at Sur la Table.

Sherry Beasley

Sherry has worked in the Interior Design field for over 35 years.  She became involved with Focus on Home when she and her husband Lee were co-chairmen of the Focus on Home fundraising event Design Appetit in 2017. Sherry joined the board of Focus on Home in 2018.  She feels that the mission of Focus on Home is unique among our community’s non-profits.  Focus on Home directly impacts the families it serves and immediately improves their quality of life.

Susan Bolner-Hamilton

Susan is the co-founder and lead interior designer of Lillian Bea PLLC. She has worked in the architectural and interior design communities for more than 30 years. She is a licensed interior designer with the Oklahoma Board of Architects, Landscape Architects and Interior Designers. She also has her qualification from the National Council for Interior Design. In her spare time Susan dabbles in other art forms such as sculpting and painting, making her a true artist through and through.

Delisa Pettus

In the heartland of Oklahoma, Delisa Pettus is not just a District Manager for Starbucks Coffee Company; she’s a beacon of leadership powered by love and determination. With 20 years of dedicated leadership under her belt, Delisa fosters a culture of excellence and growth infused with love.

Delisa’s journey of achievement began at Oklahoma State University, where she pursued her passion for business. Graduating with honors in Business Administration, majoring in Marketing, and minoring in Human Resource Management, she showcased her commitment to excellence. But her story doesn’t stop there.

During her time at Oklahoma State, Delisa wasn’t just a student but an athlete of extraordinary talent. As a Track and Field team member, she specialized in the Hammer event, conquering top-tier competitions and earning numerous prestigious BIG XII gold medals. Her relentless pursuit of excellence, whether on the track or in the boardroom, is truly inspiring.

Beyond her professional feats, Delisa’s personal life is a testament to her values. She shares her life with her loving husband, Ray Pettus, and their two incredible children, Kennedy (12) and Braxton (9). Amid her bustling life, she cherishes moments spent with her family. Her love for family is rivaled only by her passion for shopping and exploring new horizons through travel.

However, Delisa’s impact extends far beyond her immediate circle. For the past six years, she has volunteered with Focus on Home. Her involvement began with a poignant revelation: “A home is just a home until love is involved.” Her first experience with Focus on Home left an indelible mark, igniting her commitment to helping those in need, offering a hand up, not a handout.

The transformative power of love has kept Delisa returning to Focus on Home. The heartfelt conversations and shared tears have revealed a simple yet profound truth: Love wins. Delisa understands that, at its core, love is a force that can change lives. She believes, as many do, that “God is love,” in her actions, she embodies this divine love by uplifting those who have fallen on hard times.

Delisa Pettus isn’t just a leader; she’s a leader driven by love, a compassionate powerhouse who knows that the true measure of success is personal achievement and the ability to fill hearts with love and hope. She inspires us all to believe that we can overcome any obstacle with love and create a brighter future for our communities. Delisa Pettus is a true leader and a living testament to the power of love and compassion.

Bart Jay Robey

Bart Jay Robey is a litigator whose practice concentrates on defense of products liability and property/casualty actions. He also maintains an active insurance coverage counseling and litigation practice. Mr. Robey litigates in all Oklahoma state and federal courts, the United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and tribal court in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

The President of Chubbuck Duncan and Robey P.C., Mr. Robey was selected as an Oklahoma SuperLawyer for the years 2019-2021, and a SuperLawyer-Rising Star for the years 2016-2018. He is a co-founder and past President of the Oklahoma Chapter of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance. His professional memberships include the International Association of Defense Counsel, the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, the Defense Research Institute, the Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel, the Federal Bar Association, and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Bar Association.

Mr. Robey graduated from The George Washington University Law School in 2003 where he was a member of Phi Delta Phi and the Moot Court Board. While in law school, he also clerked for the late Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Marian Opala. Mr. Robey received his bachelor’s degree in political science and communications from the School of Public Affairs at American University in Washington, D.C.

Outside of the practice of law, Mr. Robey is an adjunct professor in the Petree College of Arts and Sciences at Oklahoma City University where he teaches electoral and voting rights law.

Jim Jackson

Jim Jackson recently retired after a 39 year career with American Fidelity Assurance Company in Oklahoma City.

Hobbies – landscaping/gardening, design/decorating, cooking, traveling and exercising.

Jim completed a Bachelors Science Business Administration with a Major in Marketing from the University of Arkansas in 1980.

Jim and his wife Karen have been married for 42 years. Karen and Jim have a daughter Robin (married to Kasey) and a son Wilson (married to Maddy) and a much loved grandson Harrison, who has a little brother arriving first of December. Jim and Karen have two dogs (who are rescued mutts).

Since retiring Jim has had a tugging on his heart to use his skills/talents for serving those who are in need of help/assistance. Jim is thrilled anzd finds it very fulfilling to be volunteering for Focus On Home.

Brennan Dolan

Brennan Dolan is  President and Managing Broker of UrbanWorks Commercial Real Estate and Home By UrbanWorks. He is a member of Mercy Hospital’s Board of Trustees and a member of New View Oklahoma’s Board of Directors. He is a graduate of The University of San Diego and Bishop McGuinness High School.

Peggy Kates

Peggy Kates grew up on a dairy farm in Calumet Oklahoma and graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a double major in Biology and Chemistry. After graduation, Kates served as an Academic Advisor at UCO, taught mid-high science in Edmond Public School District, and was also a childbirth educator at Mercy Health Center. During her junior year of college, she married the love of her life – the late Ben Kates. In 1976, the Kates, along with a college classmate started Midwest Wrecking Company and grew it to the largest demolition company in Oklahoma. Peggy held the position of Corporate Financial Officer for 45 years.

Kates believes in giving back and currently serves as Board Secretary and Development Committee Chair for the Science Museum of Oklahoma. She also serves as the Secretary for the University of Central Oklahoma Foundation as well as Past President for the YWCA and the Oklahoma Zoological Society. Kates also volunteers for the Oklahoma Center for Non-Profits, Rotary 29, and Make A Wish. Kates is a member of Leadership Oklahoma Class 34 and Leadership Oklahoma City Signature Class 40. She was recently named as one of the “50 Women Making a Difference” and has been awarded the highest honor at the University of Central Oklahoma by being named a Distinguished Alum.

Emma Meyer

Emma and her husband reside in Edmond with their three young children. Transplants from the North, they have been in Oklahoma for over 12 years and are proud to call it home. Emma is currently an Account Lead at VI Marketing and Branding, after previously being with Oklahoma Blood Institute for almost 8 years. Emma has a Masters in non-profit administration and interned at World Relief Chicago, where she assisted with refugee resettlement. She saw first-hand the role of a new home and is excited to help support Focus on Home in their mission here in Oklahoma.

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