Dr. Caudy, originally from upstate New York, moved to Dallas in 1982 to complete her training in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology at UT Southwestern Medical School. After a successful career with Texas Oncology, she returned to UT Southwestern, where she specialized in the treatment of breast cancer before retiring from medical oncology.

Following her retirement, Dr. Caudy devoted herself to supporting her son with ASD, immersing herself in identifying the most effective technologies, professionals, and strategies to foster his growth—including direct teaching through a home-based therapy and educational program.

She also partnered with Dr. Kern Wildenthal, then President of UT Southwestern Medical School, to help raise funds for the establishment of the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD). CADD is a multidisciplinary resource center dedicated to the diagnosis, medical treatment, and behavioral management of autism spectrum disorder.

Jeremy and his wife, Michelle, live in Forney and are the proud parents of four children. Their oldest son, Soren, is on the autism spectrum, which has deeply shaped their family’s perspective and commitment to supporting individuals with neurodiversity.

After a ten-year career with Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Jeremy earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania School of Law in 2014. He is currently an attorney at Sidley Austin LLP in Dallas, where he advises companies on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance, with a particular focus on energy and infrastructure.

John Foley and his wife, Jennifer, are the parents of a 29 Acres resident on the autism spectrum and have been actively involved in the Dallas autism community. Originally from upstate New York, John relocated to Dallas in 1989.

He is a global human resources executive with over 30 years of experience in the high-tech, manufacturing, and distribution industries. John currently serves as Vice President of Human Resources for Builders FirstSource (BFS) in Dallas, the largest supplier of lumber and building materials to the U.S. residential housing market. He has also held HR leadership roles with Austin Industries, Maxim Integrated Products, and Dallas Semiconductor Corporation.

John earned his undergraduate degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University in 1985 and an Executive MBA from Southern Methodist University in 2003.

John Gentry and his wife, Shary, first moved to Texas in 1991 and have lived in Coppell since 2004. They are parents to two children, Ali and Mark, with Mark on the autism spectrum and a resident of 29 Acres.

John is a global corporate finance executive with over 25 years of experience. Since 1996, he has held a variety of financial and commercial roles with ExxonMobil Corporation in Dallas, Houston, and London. He currently serves as Vice President of ExxonMobil Risk Management, Inc., overseeing the corporation’s property and casualty insurance programs and its captive insurance company. John earned a BA in Economics from The College of William & Mary in 1991 and an MBA from Duke University in 1996.

Rick Prewitt joined the 29 Acres Board of Directors in November 2019, inspired by his personal experience supporting a child with autism. He brings nearly 20 years of corporate finance expertise and a broad network of professional contacts across North Texas and the U.S.

Rick currently serves as Managing Director for Bruckner Truck & Equipment, where he is leading the company’s new captive finance division, Sanborn Capital Corporation. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Virginia in 1994 and an MBA from The College of William & Mary in 1999. Rick resides in Dallas with his two children.

Rusty Boaz brings over 25 years of financial experience working with multinational Fortune 500 companies. He specializes in helping corporate executives step off the “corporate treadmill” and assisting business owners in growing and capturing the value of their businesses.

Rusty has extensive expertise in financial planning and complex tax structuring, working with companies across more than 60 countries on areas including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, foreign exchange, and valuations. He has held leadership roles as VP Treasurer, VP Tax, and segment CFO for two public companies, including a $4 billion manufacturer, and began his career in the “Big 4” public accounting field. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Practitioner and CPA, holding a B.B.A. in Accounting and a Master of Science in Taxation from Texas Tech University.

Outside of work, Rusty enjoys golf and spending time with his wife, Kathleen, and their three children, Jake, Rachel, and Nicolette. He is actively involved in the Coppell community through missions, prison outreach, youth groups, and a benevolence ministry focused on teaching money management.

Mitchell Basson is a seasoned professional in institutional credit sales within the financial services industry. He has been with the Royal Bank of Canada since 2010 and previously worked at Bear Stearns from 1985 to 2008.

Mitchell and his wife, Ingrid, have been married for 23 years and are parents to two children. Their younger son, Sam, is on the autism spectrum, while their older son, Ben, is a student at TCU. Mitch has also served on the board of HAVE DREAMS, a nonprofit organization in the Chicagoland area that supports children on the autism spectrum and their families.

Hil Bowman brings over 29 years of wealth management experience and holds designations as Portfolio Management Director and Family Wealth Advisor. He has been with his current firm since 2003. After earning a BA from Southern Methodist University, Hil began his career in finance at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor, followed by seven years at UBS before joining Morgan Stanley.

Hil is deeply committed to faith and community service, focusing on sharing the good news of Jesus and giving back through initiatives in Dallas. His efforts include supporting organizations such as 29 Acres, St. Timothy Christian Academy, East West Ministry, the Palau Group, and Watermark Community Church.

Bharat brings a unique combination of fiscal expertise and clinical leadership to the 29 Acres Board. After a 24-year career in the high-tech sector, he transitioned from IT Architect to entrepreneur and Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), co-founding All Behaviors Considered (ABC) with his wife, Archana, his partner of three decades.

Bharat’s approach to fiscal oversight is shaped by both professional experience and 15 years as a parent of a child with autism, giving him a rare perspective on balancing operational needs with long-term strategic priorities. As a founder, he has guided every stage of the business lifecycle—from startup to thriving practice—ensuring that clinical excellence is paired with financial sustainability.