BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

Amber Brooks is the Executive Director of Mineral Wells Center of Life. She was born and raised in Mineral Wells and has been a resident all her life. She has an immense love for the Lord, her community, and the people of Mineral Wells. Her heart is to serve others and love them right where they are. She graduated from Weatherford College in 2021 as a substance abuse counselor and is continuing her education at Grand Canyon University for her Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies. She has been married to her husband Lee for 8 years and between them they have 8 children ranging from age 3 to 26 years old. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, and hosting. She loves camping, fishing, kayaking and being outdoors. She sincerely believes that serving her community through the Center of Life is where her purpose lies.

Board President

William Eudy has been married to his wife Amye for 36 years. Together they have three grown sons Andrew and his wife, Lyndi; Jerrod; Danner. He has been involved in full-time ministry for 34 years having served churches in Levelland, Mineral Wells, Shallowater, and Goldthwaite, Texas. William and Amye recently returned to their home of Mineral Wells where He is the Worship and Family Minister at the Southside Church of Christ. He received his ministry education from Lubbock Christian University and Abilene Christian University.

He is Chaplain for the State Firefighters and Fire Marshals Association. A certification and Instructor for Critical Incident Stress Management. Member of State and National Corps of Fire Chaplains. He is also a Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary International. He enjoys Spending time with family. Anything that has to do with music or motorcycles.

SECRETARY

Joy Eaton

Board Member

Carla Hay-Perdue has been in nursing since 1976 and a family nurse practitioner since 1993. She served as the nurse practitioner for Palo Pinto Rural Health Clinic in Gordon, Tx for 25 years. Carla holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Texas Tech University. Through this she obtained her board certification as a nurse coach.

She is certified to coach through the American Holistic Nursing Credentialing Corporation. Carla also received a certification as a functional nutrition counselor through the Functional Nutrition Alliance. She currently works as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and the Health and Wellness Educator/Coach for Palo Pinto General Hospital.

Board Member

Karen Mori has lived in Mineral Wells all of her life. She works at Santo ISD as the Business Manager. This past December she graduated from Tarleton with Accounting degree. She is married to Bobby Mori. He is a teacher/ coach at Mineral Wells High School. She has two sons, Levi and Brazos. Levi is a a senior at Angelo State University and Brazos is a sophomore at Mineral Wells High School. She has step daughter named Emily. Her and her husband Eren, live in Bangkok. She is a member of First Baptist Church of Mineral Wells.She served on the board of directors for Hope Shelter for about 5 years, before resigning my position to go back to college .

Board Member

Marilyn Bradshaw was Raised in West Texas, my husband, Terry Bradshaw, and I moved to Mineral Wells in 1975, eventually settling in Palo Pinto. We are blessed with two children, Lindsey Wells and Wes Bradshaw, both of Mineral Wells and three grandchildren. Before my retirement in 2021, I was employed by Mineral Wells ISD. I enjoy spending time with my family, time at the lake, and golf. I love the growth we’re seeing in Mineral Wells and the excitement in the community for all that is to come.

Treasurer

Stacey Maples has been married for 27 years to William, they have 3 beautiful children, Justin, Breanna and Lane. She has worked in Mineral Wells for over 20 years. For the past 12 years she has worked as a CSR at Community National Bank and Trust. She loves being in the community and spending time with her family. She enjoys watching her grandchildren grow up and she enjoys spending time with them.

Vice President

Tony Hernandez was born in Dallas and we didn't grow up rich. We grew up rich with love. As a teenager, my father moved us to Mineral Wells. As soon as I turned 18 I signed up for the military. I did 6 years. I went to Weatherford College for welding and Lincoln Tech for heating and air conditioning. I used the gi bill wisely. I love the Lord and thank him daily for his many blessings. We are now kids pastors. I own an air conditioning company. I also attend the District School of Ministry. I am certified as a pastor and currently getting licensed. Afterward, I plan on getting ordained. I don't know where the Lord is leading me. I try to be honest, obedient, and fair. I try to be the person that God wants me to be.