kevin rackers, Board TREASURER

Kevin as his family, wife Jennifer and kids Ryan and Reese, have been Frisco residents since 2001, but he was raised in the Plano area.  Kevin has been securities licensed since 1999 and is experienced in assisting CPA's and Attorneys to bring financial planning resources to their practices. He then transitioned to consulting financial advisors and their clients; assisting them with concepts such as estate planning, long term care planning, retirement plans for business owners and life insurance strategies.  Currently, Kevin is assisting his own clients as a local Certified Financial Planner ® with Edward Jones here in Frisco focusing on families, small business owners and affluent clients organize and plan for their financial lives.

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Certifications include; Certified Financial Planner®, Chartered Financial Consultant®, & Chartered Life Underwriter®

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Kevin's community service includes being a past Board Member and finance committee member at Grace Ave United Methodist Church, and currently serves on the boards of the Heritage Association of Frisco, the Frisco Parks and trails naming committee, and on the local committee for the Alzheimer's association walk. 

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ANN ANDERSON, Board SECRETARY

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Ann is the principal of Anderson Agency, a Farmers Insurance office that she founded in 2013 after a career in financial services. Her company prioritizes helping others and giving back, and this has made Ann a visible and vital part of the Frisco business community. She is on the Executive Committee of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce Board, will serve as Vice President of Community Involvement for Friso Women's League for 2023-24 and is a past chair of WEB, the women's division of the Frisco Chamber and Past President of Sunrise Rotary Club of Frisco.

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Ann is a graduate of Leadership Frisco as well as a member of the City of Frisco Public Art Board, and serves as the VP of Community Involvement for the Frisco Women's League. She also volunteers as a past-president of Frisco Sunrise Rotary and member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 178. She joined the Fastpacs board in 2020.

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After 19 years in Frisco, Ann and her husband Thor have raised two college-aged children, both of whom are Frisco ISD graduates.

kimberly y. evans, BOARD MEMBER

Kimberly Y. Evans is an attorney with an MBA and the Founder of Purposed Consulting, LLC, A full service Financial Services & Business Consulting Firm. She serves as the President and CEO managing the Financial Services, Business Consulting, Legal and Operational functions of the company.  She also develops Programs for Speaking Engagements, Summits, Panels, Workshops, and Mentoring. 

 

Kimberly’s career spans more than 33 years in the Financial Services Industry where she specialized in Transactional Law, Contracts, Taxes, Tax Free Retirement Accounts, Living Benefits, Mortgage Banking and Regulatory Policy, Risk and Compliance.​

 

Kimberly’s leadership roles include:

• Frisco, TX Economic Development Corporation Board Member, Economic Development Committee Chair - North Dallas Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta, Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Co-Founder of The Wealth Table, Co-Founder of Black/African American Collaboration (BAAC), BUILD Advisory Council (Blacks United in Leadership Development), A National Life Group Community, Frisco Diversity Leadership Council Board Member, Founder of the Averrow Boardroom – A Women’s Professional & Personal Development Organization

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Kimberly has been a resident of Dallas, TX since 2002 where she currently resides with her family. She joined the Frisco Fastpacs board in June 2025.

SADAF HAQ, BOARD MEMBER

Originally from New York State, Sadaf moved to Frisco with her family in 2015. She co-founded a medical practice in Frisco with her husband, for which she provides community relations and business development. She is also the founder of Be In Health Foundation, a non-profit serving children in Frisco ISD without basic medical and wellness care. Sadaf has a B.S. in biology and a Masters in Public Health from SUNY-Albany.

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Sadaf is in her sixth year on the Fastpacs Board of Directors. A passionate and active community advocate, she also sits on the Leadership Frisco Advisory Council, the City of Frisco's Inclusion Committee, the Maus MS PTA Board, the board of MuslimAidUSA, the Texas Healthcare Advisory Council, and the Texas Health Resources Community Impact Council for Collin County. She chairs the City of Frisco's Social Services and Housing Board, and serves on two Frisco ISD committees-- the Diversity Task Force and Student Healthcare Advisory Committee. She was a New Leaders Council fellow in the class of 2021, and is a graduate of Leadership North Texas.

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Sadaf has been published twice in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, and just recently had her first children’s book published. The Haqs have three daughters attending Frisco ISD schools.

CHRISTAL HOWARD, BOARD MEMBER

2025-2026 is Christal's sixth year on the Fastpacs Board of Directors, where she co-chairs the Marketing Committee. She has previously served as the chair for the Empty Bowls Frisco event, and emceed the fundraiser for five years. Christal has previously served on the Frisco Education Foundation Board and the Visit Frisco (CVB) Board. She is a past Chair of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce Board, and is a Survivor Spokesperson for the American Heart Association.

 

Christal moved to Frisco in 2013 to launch a local edition of Community Impact Newspaper, where she worked for 10+ years.  Christal took on a new role of Chief Operating Officer of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce in 2023 and has hit the ground running, using her business acumen in tandem with the knowledge and pride she has for our great city.  Prior to her days in Frisco, Christal worked in television news as an anchor, managing editor and reporter. She earned a BA in Journalism from Texas Tech University.

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With husband Michael, Christal has two children: Emma and Bennett.

maurice jelks, board member

Maurice D. Jelks is a Senior Vice President and Senior Trust Officer with the Bank of America Private Bank in Frisco.  His focus is on the administration of clients’ trusts and carrying out the provisions contained in trust documents. Prior to Bank of America, Maurice was with The Northern Trust Company in Chicago where he held various positions in trust and asset servicing.

 

Maurice earned his M.B.A. from DeVry University in Chicago, IL and an undergraduate degree from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, GA.  A McKinney resident, he is an avid supporter of his community and enjoys spending time mentoring young professionals.  He chairs the Programs Committee for Frisco Fastpacs and has served on the board since 2023.

 

When he’s not working or volunteering, he’s more than likely enjoying some of his favorite pastimes - tennis, pickle ball, spending time with his family or enjoying a nice motorcycle ride.

lauren laAke, Board MEMBER

Lauren Laake has worked in Frisco for the past 5 years. She currently is the Community Outreach Manager for Baylor Scott & White Health and manages outreach, community relations, corporate outreach and programming on behalf of Baylor Scott & White Health Medical Center – Centennial as well as the new Baylor Scott & White Health Medical Center Frisco at PGA Parkway. Prior to joining the BSWH team, Lauren worked for the PGA of America as Community Relations Lead where she played an integral part in laying the foundation for community engagement in the DFW Metroplex and the opening of the new home office of the PGA of America in Frisco.

In addition to her professional experience, Lauren also spends a significant amount of time investing in herself and giving back to the community. She is an alumni of Leadership Frisco - Class 24 and serves on the Community Engagement & Opportunity Council Advisory Board, Plug and Play Advisory Council and previously served on the Leadership Frisco Advisory Council, Celina Education Foundation Board of Directors, and American Heart Association’s Leaders for Life.

Lauren graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Edward’s University in 2008 and is currently pursuing her Executive Master of Public Service and Administration at The Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M (Whoop!).
 

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jeb matulich, Board MEMBER

Jeb Matulich joined the Frisco Fastpacs board in 2025, bringing with him a deep commitment to children and the Frisco community. A proud native Texan who has lived in nearly every corner of the state, Jeb and his family have called Frisco home since 2000.

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Before retiring in May 2024, Jeb dedicated 28 years to public education, 24 of those in Frisco ISD. He began his career at Clark Middle School, where he taught Texas History and coached boys athletics for six years. He then spent 18 years at Liberty High School as the Fine Arts Department Chair and an Art Instructor, nurturing creativity and leadership in generations of local students.

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Jeb is also an entrepreneur and artist. Since 2011, he has co-owned and designed for Tumbleweed TexStyles, a Texas-inspired apparel brand. He and his wife also own Tejas Country Club, an art collective that showcases and sells his work online. Inspired by all things Texana and the American Southwest, his art features subjects such as old neon signs, maps, landscapes, and iconic Texas landmarks.

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Active in the community, Jeb is a graduate of Leadership Frisco Class XXVI, currently serves as Vice Chair of the Frisco Arts and Culture Board, and is a longtime member of the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco.

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A graduate of Texas Tech University with a BS in Kinesiology, Jeb and his wife Carrie have two children, both proud graduates of Frisco ISD. In his free time, he enjoys creating art, attending live music concerts, cooking, traveling, playing pickleball, and spending time with friends.

dan peril, Board MEMBER

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Dan joined the Fastpacs Board of Directors in 2023. Native to North Texas, Dan was born in Dallas and raised in Plano. He serves as a Senior Vice President and Human Resources Executive for Bank of America, where he leads strategic HR efforts for over 15,500 employees in the North Texas, Austin and San Antonio markets. He has been with Bank of America since 2007. Prior to Bank of America, Dan was the CHRO for Nationwide Recovery Systems in Addison and served in several HR management roles at MCI Telecommunications and BP, in Houston.

Dan is a graduate of Leadership Frisco Class XXVI, serves on the Leadership Frisco Advisory Council, served on the Frisco ISD Legislative Leadership Committee and 2024 Bond Committee and is a member of the Corporate Advisory Council for My Possibilities, in Plano. Dan has previously served as President of Congregation Nishmat Am in Plano and continues to serve as an ex-officio board member.

Dan and his wife, Ashley, moved to Frisco in 2013 with their sons Jackson and Connor. Jackson is a member of the Independence High School tennis team and Connor attends Nelson Middle School, where he sings in Choir. Both previously served as Campus Ambassadors, at Nelson.

allie spletter, BOARD MEMBER

With more than 15 years of experience in writing, editing, and education, Allie’s role as Managing Editor of Frisco STYLE Magazine allows her to celebrate what an incredible place Frisco is, in addition to highlighting the people, businesses, and stories that make Frisco such a special place to live, work and play.

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In addition to the Frisco Fastpacs Board, she proudly serves as Secretary of the Executive Board for Melody of Hope and is an active member of the Baylor Scott & White Women’s Health Council and the Frisco Chamber of Commerce’s Women Enhancing Business (WEB) Council.

A former educator and high school counselor, Allison holds a BA in English Literature from the University of North Texas and a Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Lamar University. Her heart for community and storytelling shines through in both her professional work and volunteer commitments.

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When she’s not working or volunteering, Allie loves working out, traveling with her husband Zach, and pretending to be at good at tennis.  Allie is honored to join the Frisco Fastpacs Board of Directors this year and looks forward to supporting its mission of feeding and uplifting local children in need.

katrina watland, board member

Katrina Watland was born in Norway and grew up moving around Europe. Katrina received her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Texas Tech University and her master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. Katrina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has a certification from Norsk Coach Akademi (Norwegian Coaching Academy). Katrina spent the bulk of her career working at the Women’s Center at the University of Texas at Dallas as a counselor, facilitator and teacher for 19 years.  She is the founder of TrueNorth Coaching and Consulting.

 

Katrina graduated from Leadership Frisco Class XII and has previously served on the Leadership Frisco Advisory Council and the Frisco Family Services Board.

 

After living abroad for the past year, Katrina rejoins the Frisco Fastpacs board with open arms. Katrina and her husband Jay enjoy family, traveling and volunteering.