Ken Sheirr joined Family Houston in 2024. Previously Sheirr was CMO with the Rockets and oversaw all areas of the team’s brand, philanthropy, customer experience, digital, retail, and event operations, and led all revenue-driving marketing efforts. He was also instrumental in the opening of Toyota Center, strategic planning for inaugural sponsorship deals and overseeing third-party facility operations. Sheirr has also consulted for small businesses on operations and marketing strategies, as well as taught graduate and undergraduate classes in sports management at Sam Houston State University.

Tracey Burnett-Greenup joined Family Houston in January 2019. She holds a B.A. in Clinical Laboratory Science from The University of Texas Medical Branch, an M.S. in Clinical Practice Management from Texas Tech Health Science Center, and an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Cumberlands. Currently, she is pursuing a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Capella University.

Tracey is certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and is a Texas board-approved Licensed Professional Counselor. She has also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Tracey has extensive experience in both nonprofit and healthcare administration. In the clinical setting, she has worked in inpatient and outpatient environments, serving children, adolescents, and adults.

Tracey enjoys combining her passion for counseling with her management skills to serve her co-workers and the community.

Jessica Cisneros joined Family Houston in 2012. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of St. Thomas and her M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of Houston. She is a Texas board approved Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and has a passion towards working with staff to help them reach full licensure. She is also a Board Certified Coach through the Center of Credentialing and Education. Mrs. Cisneros has worked in both corporate and non-profit organizations and has over fifteen years of supervisory experience coaching others. 

Kimberlyn Clarkson joined Family Houston in 2024 and brings 20 years of fundraising and leadership experience in the Greater Houston community. She previously served as Chief Advancement Officer of San José Clinic – a century-old charity clinic serving Houston’s uninsured and underserved with primary and specialty care - and as Director of Advancement at Ronald McDonald House of Greater Houston/Galveston. Her foundational belief is that society should invest in our youth and families to ensure healthy futures for all. Read more.

Karen Mayfield has been a part of Family Houston for over 20 years! Before joining our team, she worked in corporate accounting, and earned her B.B.A. in Accounting from Texas A&M University. Karen has also volunteered on the Board of Directors as Treasurer for the Space City Chapter of National Charity League. 

Kathy Abshire joined Family Houston in 2023. She is a Certified Public Accountant with an undergraduate degree in finance from Texas A&M University. She has more than 25 years of financial, accounting, and management experience in both industry and with nonprofit organizations. She has also served within many nonprofit organizations as a volunteer, and in positions that range extensively – all the way from assisting Special Olympics participants to the role of Board Treasurer.