Our Board
Steven Fry
Steven Fry currently works at Smaistrla Title & Law, a Chicago Title office, where he focuses on Commercial & Ranch Business Development.
Fry is a proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin (B.S.) and the University of Texas at Dallas (M.B.A.).
He is a member of the Texas Cavaliers and has served other San Antonio civic organizations such as the SA Life Academy, Zoo Ball, Witte Game Dinner, and Rack Gives Back.
Steven and his wife, Kelly Wade Fry, are raising two daughters, Nancy and Raleigh, and together share a passion for serving their community.
Christopher Douglas
Christopher D. Douglas brings more than 20 years of public education experience to the Believe It Foundation Board of Directors. He earned his undergraduate degree from Texas State University and a graduate degree in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Christopher has served as a special education teacher, campus administrator, and district leader. He currently serves as Director of Special Education for Harlandale ISD, following leadership roles with Southside ISD and South San Antonio ISD.
Through his work in special education, Christopher has witnessed firsthand the positive impact of the Believe It Foundation and its commitment to inclusion. As a board member, he brings his educational leadership experience and passion for creating meaningful opportunities for students with disabilities.
Xavier Sanchez
Xavier Sanchez is a public speaker, fitness enthusiast, and Believe It Foundation camp and scholarship participant.
Why I Became a Believe It Board Member: The Believe It Foundation had an enormous impact on my confidence, independence, and overall quality of life; being able to contribute to the movement that empowers all who participate is an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.
Johnny Polk
Johnny Polk served T Bar M Camps from 1987 to 2018. It was at T Bar M serving alongside Andrew that Camp Hope and the importance of inclusion captured Johnny’s heart and mind. He currently continues his passion of equipping and empowering youth to discover their God-given gifts to excel still more through servant leadership living through New Braunfels Christian Ministries. Each year, Johnny enjoys training international leaders the vehicle of Camp to impact their countries with the gospel.
John Christie
John Christie is a divisional manager for Turner Construction Company in San Antonio--one of the nation's largest commercial construction companies and the top three largest by volume in San Antonio. His focus in San Antonio is on smaller, unique projects where he has the opportunity to provide expertise through a more lean-approach. He began his career with Turner in Dallas and has worked in the company’s Houston and San Antonio offices. John received his Bachelor of Science in Construction Science from Texas A&M University. He is married with a 1-year-old son who keeps him and his wife busy! He enjoys running, reading, and being outdoors in his free time.
Darcilyn Chrzanowski
Mary Van Kleef
Hannah Beever
Our Advisory Board
BRUCE HILL
BROOKE PEACOCK
WENDELL HALL
KENNETH PRUITT
JOHN GAINES
ROSS ORMOND