Cheryl is a respected and established servant-leader, known for strategic vision, integrity, and collaboration. She is mission-driven leader with a passion for human services. A transparent leader and mentor that respects and empowers individuals and organizations resulting in positive impact and growth.

Before joining Cars for Kids, Cheryl served as CEO of the JPS Foundation, Frontiers of Flight Museum, CEO of the North Texas American Red Cross, and President and CEO of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. Cheryl also served as the Executive Director of Denton County Friends of the Family, a domestic violence shelter in Denton

Amanda Hollins is the Vice President of Operations at America Can! Cars for Kids, a non-profit charity organization, headquartered in Dallas, Texas which operates Nationally in all 50 states. Amanda has been in her current position since 2021 and working closely with the organization since 2013.

As Vice President of Operations, she is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization ensuring that all functions and processes occur in a timely and efficient manner and all while achieving the mission and vision of the company.

Amanda spent 15 years on the Dallas Police Department where she was responsible for processes involving the certifications and continuing education of 3,000 plus officers. She handled customer service at the highest levels of the organization and built long-lasting programs for the Dallas Police Department.

Amanda has her Associates's degree from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Lamar University. Amanda will be securing a Master's Certificate in Marketing and a Master's Degree in Management.

Amanda has successfully completed the America's Auction Academy Auctioneers School.

Amanda has a true passion for honesty and fairness. She enjoys working with others to accomplish the mission and vision of the company while also getting to know her employees.

Amanda enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors. She practices hot yoga and reads all kinds of books in her spare time.

Raul E. Machuca, Jr is joining the team at American Can! Cars for Kids. Raul began his career as a Media Director in 2015 and earned his way to Chief Marketing Officer in 2022. He is a dedicated digital communications professional, specializing in strategic planning, media, marketing and advertising for communities and charitable initiatives.  

Previously, he served as Executive Director of Marketing and Recruiting for Trinity Basin Preparatory in Dallas, Texas as well as Digital Media Director for Texas Can Academies and Cars for Kids.  He also previously worked as a Communications Specialist for New Benefits in addition to marketing and media efforts for multiple accounts as a consultant for businesses both large and small.  

He brings over nine years of experience with a large portfolio of brands to include America Can! Cars for Kids. In addition to the basics of creative and effective marketing in a highly competitive world, he has skills specific to marketing in the charity space.  

Raul has acquired strong skills in leveraging national media to drive a broad public understanding of the mission. These skills lead to impacting and supporting vital organizational goals. He understands how to create and maintain a unified and welcoming feel for the brand across all internal and external consumer-facing virtual and physical platforms. He is passionate about the work he does and about helping great causes like the America Can! Cars for Kids program.  

Raul studied at the Art Institute of Dallas, South University, and received a bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and Advertisement. He also received a certification in Digital Marketing and Advertisement from Cornell University.  

He lives in Dallas with his wife, Nancy, and two wonderful children, who he enjoys traveling the world with. 

Wayne has 30+ years of financial acumen, operational controls, sales leadership and system implementations. He has served in the Big Four Accounting and held both Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operational Officer roles in financial services and automotive industries. He has led in both startup companies and as CFO in companies that have grown from $50 million to almost $200 million in revenues and all the while ensuring adequate capital to handle the growth.

Wayne's core passions relate to customers and taking great care of them. Both external and internal customers are all important and critical to the success of a company. He enjoys engaging in these relationships and creating win-win opportunities. He also believes doing the “right thing” with customers will pay off in the long run.

Wayne's experiences include working with owners and executives across all business lines to ensure financial integrity and operational ethics. He has successfully staffed and managed both small and large accounting groups, built strategic plans, forecasting and financial reporting. He has created and maintained strong relationships with banks and vendors to ensure best pricing and leveraging, enabling the growth of businesses.

Wayne enjoys getting into the details and yet grasps the big picture to ensure that the company is headed in the right direction. He is a firm believer in using analytics to identify challenging areas and solving them through group buy-in and moving forward to reach profitability.

Wayne is a CPA and received his BSBA in Accounting from The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas

Chief Albert Martinez was born on June 9, 1970, in Pecos, Texas, married to Tammy Martinez and is the father of three children. Chief Martinez began his law enforcement career as a campus police officer for Sul Ross State University in 1992 and then in his hometown. He joined the Dallas Police Department on August 13, 1993, where he served for over 29 years in its many roles involving patrol, administration, and investigations. Chief Martinez served as second in command of the Dallas Police Department when he retired. Chief Martinez has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University and a master’s degree from Dallas Baptist University.

Dick is Managing Partner-Proliance Resource Group, LLC. He has been a board member of Texans Can Academies since 2021 and joined the Cars board in 2024. He has been instrumental in serving on the Cars Board to fill a leadership role when the need arose. Dick is active in the community serving as a board member for Journey of Hope Grief Support Center; an Associate with the Texas Business Leadership Council and a Partner with SVP Dallas.

A former divisional CFO with AIG and previously with Metlife, Steve Anderson is now retired from a forty-year career in which he saw himself not only as a “generalist with financial expertise” but also as a builder of people who exercised solid judgment and analytical skills to make his companies stronger and his co-workers’ stronger employees.

A Texas resident since 2004, Mr. Anderson holds a BS in Accounting from Eastern Illinois University and an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and has previously volunteered with the St. Louis, Missouri, chapter of the United Way. He is eager to bring his experience to Texans Can Academies and continue its tradition of removing barriers to education.

Steve is the Treasurer of Texans Can Academy. He resides in the Houston area and enjoys golf and traveling. 

Board Term 2021-2029

Guadalupe Garcia has been an entrepreneur in the city of Dallas for over 45 years. Guadalupe is the CEO and Chairman of Hispanic Services Unlimited Inc, serving the Dallas and Irving communities in funeral services. He is the former Chairman of the Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, former Chairman of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and former board member of the Texas Mexican American Chamber of Commerce. Guadalupe currently serves on the Advisory Board of Directors for the State Fair of Texas. Guadalupe and his wife, Dr. Yolanda Garcia, have been married for over 52 years.  

Jim Ross was elected to the office of Mayor at the City of Arlington in June 2021. Jim has spent decades serving his community and his country. As a proud resident of Arlington for forty years, he has witnessed the growth and growing pains this community has endured.

From 1979 to 1983, Jim served this country as a United States Marine. With assignments at home and abroad, he served the Marines in numerous capacities. Having received his Honorable Discharge in 1983, Jim moved to Texas where he was soon hired by the Arlington Police Department.

Patrick is an attorney with extensive experience helping both for-profit and nonprofit organizations succeed and meet their goals. Each day he demonstrates his proficiency and passion for finding creative, reliable, and efficient solutions to his clients’ needs.

Patrick is an expert in all aspects of structuring businesses and transactions. Specifically, Patrick has experience forming nonprofits and for-profit business organizations. He routinely advises clients on corporate and transactional issues such as M&A, corporate finance, private securities offerings, independent sponsor deals, venture capital, and impact investing. His work keeps him on the leading edge of technology and business developments, as he has been working with companies in AI, solar power, and analytics.

Patrick applies his expertise to help entrepreneurs, small- and medium-sized businesses, social entrepreneurs, and the investors who support them. Patrick believes businesses are uniquely capable of creating good in their communities, and he enjoys his work most when he is coming up with creative business and deal structures or helping clients maximize their social impact.

Outside of the office, Patrick is a partner with Social Venture Partners Dallas and a proud graduate of their Dana Juett Residency 2017-2018 cohort.

He is a graduate of Drake University Law School, after graduating cum laude with a political science degree from the University of North Texas, where he also studied double bass.

When he isn’t practicing law, Patrick enjoys searching pawn shops for vintage Fender basses, exploring new cities (while continuing his never-ending exploration of Dallas), and spending time outdoors.

Carl Sherman, Jr., is a prominent, nationally recognized progressive thought leader in education and a trusted consultant among Young Elected Officials and members of Local Progress. Carl offers close to a decade of political experience as a campaign strategist, elected official, and negotiator in the public, private and non-profit sectors from local municipalities to state legislatures. He is an alumnus of Leadership TASB, former Co-Chair of Local Progress’s Public Education lobbying committee, and nominating member for the Council of Urban Boards of Education.

After many successes in public office, Carl has leveraged his experience, network, and reputation to introduce policy reform and contracted services to municipalities school districts and the Texas House of Representatives. As a member of organizations such as Leadership TASB, Local Progress, Young Elected Officials and the Council of Urban Boards of Education Carl’s network includes policymakers and government officials from school board to U.S. Congress. Featured on WFAA-Dallas/Ft. Worth, Inside Texas Politics and Y’all-itics Carl’s insight has proven valuable to a wide audience receiving official recognition from the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature for his part in lobbying for public education finance reform.

A graduate from Northwood University with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Carl has successfully launched a privately held company XO Guardian Intelligence and managed national Christian recording artist Jonathan Traylor.

Executive Vice President, Summit Financial Group

David Stewart began his career in the insurance and financial services industry over 29 years ago. David acquired an abundance of industry experience at well-known companies, serving in various roles. At State Farm, David served as a Leadership Development Associate, managing a team of professional sales trainers deployed across the country.

As a Financial Sales Consultant with Allstate, David continued to gain expertise in multiple needs-based solutions strategies for customers while managing a diverse team of financial specialists. In 2021, David joined the Summit team in their Dallas office. David graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance with a minor in accounting.

David has been married for 35 years, and he and his wife, Aimee, have three grown sons and one grandson. In David’s free time, he loves hunting, fishing, golfing, and traveling with his family. David is an active volunteer for various programs through his community and church and is a life member of the Stephen F. Austin State University Alumni Association.

Owner/CEO - The Store Decor, Senior Vice President-Dallas Capital Bank

At The Store Decor Company, Sherri’s leadership is defined by a keen focus on customer relationship management and fostering a culture of driven, servant leaders. With over six years of experience at Dallas Capital Bank, her passion for mentoring and analytical capabilities have played pivotal roles in developing innovative solutions for diverse market segments.

Sherri’s personal mission is to empower entrepreneurs. She is committed to delivering responsive service and measurable results. Her focus is on building partnerships, cultivating growth, and embracing a customer-centric approach.

She has extensive board service with several nonprofit organizations, including serving as Board Chair for Journey of Hope Grief Support Center.