Board of Directors

Jane Jolley, Chairman of the Board

The Mesquite Group was formed in March of 2007 by Jane Jolley. The name of the company was derived from memories of her youth in West Central Texas. The Mesquite Group has her heartbeat and we share her passion for financial education.

Jane is a licensed attorney and has practiced bankruptcy and family law. She taught Debtor's Education classes for local Chapter 13 Trustees in Texas for 10 years. She also co-wrote and edited the teaching materials used by the Trustee Education Network.

Jacqueline Willcot, Executive Director

Jacqueline has a degree in Business Management from Texas Woman's University. She was a Sr. Bankruptcy Paralegal for 13 years in Dallas/Fort worth Texas. Conducted Financial Education classes for the Dallas Chapter13 Trustee in Dallas, Texas. She is the President of Willcot Financial, an organization offering custom financial consulting and financial seminars.


Dave Folsom, Board Member

Dave Folsom is a Broker Associate with Keller Williams Southlake and has been since 1999. He began selling residential real estate in Tarrant County in 1985 and was an Operating Principle of a Keller Williams office from 2004 to 2007. Dave studied business at the University of Houston in 1964 and 1965 and went on to own, manage, and supervise several restaurants from 1965 to 1984.


Dr. Sarah Hodges, Board Member

Dr. Sarah Hodges Ed. D. currently serves as the principal of Bransford Elementry School in Colleyville, TX. Sarah received her bachelors degree in Speech Pathology from Texas Tech University and her Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Texas Woman's University. She has completed a doctoral degree in education at The University of North Texas and has 27 years of experience in education.


Barbara Matthews, Board Member

Barbara is the Director of Underwriting for Construction Risk Underwriters.
She brings over 30 years of insurance and risk management experience.
Barbara also served as Vice President of Construction Risk for a major global insurance company. Barbara has earned a Bachelor's of Business Administration Degree in Finance from the University of North Texas. She has also serves as a director for Heartfelt International Ministries. An organization that invest in the personal development and growth of young women.


Sonya Purcell, Board Member

Director of Human Resources for the Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa
14 years of Human Resources and Training Experience Certified Customer Service Trainer for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Fromerly worked as a Regional Trainer for Hilton Hotels Corporation


Mary Emma Smith, Board Member

Mary Emma Smith holds BA and MA degrees in Bible and Christian Education. She served the state of Texas 25 years as a case manager with programs for the elderly poor, has operated a tax and bookkeeping business and worked with several non-profit groups.

 


Michael Willcot, Board Member

Michael is a graduate of Biblical studies and Practical Theology, Christ for the Nations, Dallas, Texas. Licensed Minister and Vice President of Willcot Financial, an organization offering custom financial consulting and financial seminars.