Sandra Moore, Warehouse Manager

Sandra Moore is a retired business owner who built a successful career before embracing a new chapter of life filled with family and travel. She is the proud mother of two accomplished adult children and a delighted grandmother to one grandchild.

Sandra’s resilience has shaped her journey. Despite challenges in her past, she has created a life defined by strength, independence, and joy. With her striking red hair and love for exploring new places, she brings vibrancy and spirit to every endeavor.

James Stephens, Board President

James H. Stephens was raised in Big Spring, Texas. After receiving his BS and MS degrees in Architectural Engineering at the University of Texas in Austin, James and his wife Nanette moved to Houston, where he and a friend started Tribble & Stephens Co, a construction company that grew to build commercial buildings throughout the Southeastern US. After the company was sold in 2008, James and Nanette moved to Bertram and became members of the First United Methodist Church.

After visiting La Care in Burnet in the fall of 2024, James conceived the idea that a food pantry would be beneficial for the Bertram area. He shared the idea with folks in Bertram, a board of directors was formed, and thanks to the volunteer work of many, the pantry opened April 2025.

Ronnie Lewis, Board Vice President

Ronnie Lewis is a founding member of the Bertram Community Cupboard, demonstrating his commitment to serving the community. Raised in Marble Falls and a resident of Bertram for over 30 years, Ronnie has deep ties to Burnet County.

With 53 years of experience as the owner of a civil construction business in Central Texas, he applies his expertise to support local initiatives. Ronnie and his wife have been married for 54 years and have raised five sons, along with being proud grandparents to 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Ronnie's dedication to giving back is reflected in his active role at the Cupboard, where he works to help those in need and strengthen the Bertram community.

Sharon Schwartz, Board Secretary

Sharon was raised in Bertram, attending Bertram Elementary through 6th grade, at which time Bertram and Burnet were consolidated schools. Upon graduating from Burnet High School, Sharon worked in secretarial positions in Austin and Georgetown before beginning her career at Burnet CISD, where she served as the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent. Sharon retired in 2022 after 31 years of service. She loved every aspect of her job, and treasured the relationships she made at BCISD.

Sharon and her sister Carla operate a small catering business, 2 Peas in a Pot, LLC, which keeps her busy, along with gardening, home projects, grandkids, and exercising every chance she gets. In addition to serving as Secretary on the Bertram Community Cupboard Board, she serves as an Elder at the Bertram Presbyterian Church and serves on the Board of Directors for the Burnet CISD Education Foundation. She and her husband Gordon reside just outside of Bertram. They have 5 children and 5 grandchildren, whom they love spending time with.

Sharon is blessed to be part of the Bertram Community Cupboard and is passionate about the mission of serving others in our community.

April Baladez, Board Treasurer

April has been happily married to John Baladez for over 27 years. Together they have built a loving family and have raised two sons, Tyler and Ian.

A lifelong resident of Bertram, Texas, April cherishes the deep roots and sense of community that comes with living in her hometown. She currently works as an Escrow Officer at Highland Lakes Title, where she is known for her attention to detail, professionalism, and dedication to serving her clients with integrity.

Beyond her professional life, April is actively involved in her community. She regularly volunteers at the local festivals and is currently the treasurer of the Oatmeal Festival Association. She feels it is important to lend a hand and help the people around her.

Janet Basey, Volunteer Coordinator

Janet has worked with a number of nonprofit organizations in different roles. Joining forces with the volunteers of the Bertram Community Cupboard places her closer to our mission and to our essential workforce.

In addition to volunteering at the Cupboard, Janet spends time with her husband, Mark, three sons, and their families. Ten grandchildren keep her busy with their activities. She patiently waits for her next opportunity to travel any place, anywhere!

Danny Floyd, Board Member

A native of Navasota, Texas, Danny relocated to Bertram with his parents at the age of 16 and, even though the move was “against his will,” he has made it home. After graduating from Burnet High School, he attended TSTI in Waco and earned an Associates Degree in Civil Engineering. He and his father started D.I.J. Construction, Inc. in November 1983, in Bertram. That business began performing highway pavement markings in the early 1990s and now performs sealcoat paving as well as manufacturing thermo plastic paint, and is still going strong in 2025 with branches in Giddings and Kempner. He also loves land development and has built commercial property in town. His love for Bertram is evident in his involvement in transitioning the town from the sleepy little town he found as a teenager to a growing city with businesses and many more residents.

The Community Cupboard Board of Directors is just one of the places he volunteers his time to benefit the residents of Bertram and Burnet. He is a member of First Baptist Church in Burnet and serves as a Deacon and on various committees. He is also on the Board of the Hill Country Community Foundation.

He and his wife, Wynn, a Bertram native, have three grown sons and 7 grandchildren.

Darrell Tank, Board Member

Darrell Tank currently lives in the Oatmeal area and has been a resident there for the past 5 years. Prior to that, Darrell and his family made the move from Iowa to Austin, TX. about 25 years ago. He spent the majority of his career in the field of Business Development working with large refinery, pharmaceutical and chemical companies to provide end-to-end plant automation. Darrell took early retirement a few years ago to build his home in Oatmeal and to spend much of his time donating his construction skills to local community projects.

Darrell and his wife, Teresa, have three sons and a total of five grandchildren located in the Houston and Gulfport, MS. areas. His current interests are to spend as much time as possible with his own family and also the many relatives that still reside in Iowa. Darrell enjoys all sports but is a huge Iowa Hawkeye follower and of course a Caitlin Clark/Indiana Fever fan.

Darrell always enjoys meeting new people and especially those who have a willingness to get involved with community projects that will benefit anyone who can use some extra help. Living in a small community where people help each other reminds him of small town Iowa and he's proud to call the Oatmeal/Bertram area his home today.

Mary Bruce Allen, Board Member

Born in the Bertram hospital, Mary has deep roots in the heart of Bertram, Texas, a town she has called home her entire life. A true daughter of the community, Mary not only grew up in Bertram, but also built her family and career there, never straying far from the values and people that shaped her.

Mary married fellow Bertram native Dickie Allen, and together they raised three children: Sarah, Katy, and Tyler. Family has always been at the center of Mary's life, and that love now extends to her two granddaughters, Katelyn and Addy, who proudly represent the 6th generation of their family in Bertram. For 28 years, Mary dedicated herself to the children of her hometown through her work at Bertram Elementary. Her warmth, dedication, and consistent presence left a lasting impact on generations of students and families.

Mary's commitment to service didn't stop at the school doors. She was honored to be asked to serve as a board member of the Bertram Community Cupboard, a role that reflects her deep care for the well-being of her neighbors and her belief in giving back to the place she's always called home.

Tex Reyes, Board Member

Tex was born and raised in Bertram, Texas and has lived there for much of his life, aside from some time in Nashville and Alabama. He comes from a large family with pretty deep roots in small town Bertram. As the youngest of 8, Tex got to experience a lot growing up that helped shape him into who he is today. As a child, he spent most of his time outdoors, whether playing some sort of sport or spending time at the local swimming pool. He went on to play college football until he suffered a severe knee injury and could no longer play. During the time of his injury, while feeling lost, he learned to lean on his Lord and was blessed to meet his future wife. He went on to receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Management at Blinn College, and finished his Bachelor of Science in Health and Fitness Management, with a minor in Business at Texas State University.

Following college, Tex spent some time working in the oil field before moving back to Bertram in 2015 to begin his career at D.I.J Construction. Initially a supervisor, he now holds the position of Estimator. In his free time, Tex enjoy sports, fitness, and the outdoors. He and his wife of 11 years are glad to be raising a son, daughter and 3 small puppies in the town where he grew up. He is also thankful for the opportunity to give back to his community as a member of the Bertram Community Cupboard Board of Directors.