Our Team

Fernando Velez

President, 2023-present

• North Texas State Hospital, Data Analyst

• University of Texas, BA Sociology & Math

Contact: fernando@littleprairieplayhouse.org

Sarah Swatzell

Vice President, 2023-present

• Vernon ISD, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Coach

• More info coming soon

Cooper Alexander

Treasurer, 2023-present

• Red River Valley Museum, Marketing & Programs Director

• Texoma Alliance to Stop Abuse, Treasurer and Secretary

• Vernon Main Street Advisory Board, Co-Chair and Promotions Committee Chair

• University of Texas, BA Art History & Nonprofit Management

• Midwestern State University, Nonprofit Management Certification

Contact: cooper@littleprairieplayhouse.org

Taylor Edmonds

Secretary, 2023-present

• City of Vernon, Tourism & Main Street Assistant

• More info coming soon

Teresa Martinez

Board Member, 2024-present

• Artist

• Wilbarger County Appraisal District Board Member

• More info coming soon

Maxwell Parsons

Board Member, 2023-present

• North Texas State Hospital

• Texas Tech University

• More info coming soon

Dustin Swatzell

Board Member, 2023-present

• Vernon High School, English & Theatre teacher, UIL Academics Coordinator, Speech/Debate Coach. One Act Play Director

• Mason, Lodge #655

• More info coming soon

Barbara Wiebe

Board Member, 2023-present

• North Texas State Hospital, Drama Therapist, MA RDT

• More info coming soon