About Us

Barbara Tucker - Executive Director

Barb's background includes several management positions with AT&T in Dallas and Head Start Operations Director for Texas Neighborhood Services. Barb has many years working with abused and neglected children in a therapeutic foster care environment, as well as children with emotional and physical handicaps. She was on the Board of Directors for CASA of the Cross Timbers Area, Inc. and brings a wealth of knowledge stretching from program governing to the operational functions of the program.
 
Connie Plevak– Office Manager

Our Office Manager is Connie Plevak at our CASA of Parker County office. Connie Plevak fell right into the position helping CASA with organizing our folders and computer files, not to mention the cheery voice you hear answering the telephone when you call our office. She also works with the CASA newsletter and upcoming events. Connie has focused on happily taking the Office Manager  position to make CASA’s office the most organized and well-working place it can be.

Lori Cope- Program Director

Lori Cope has volunteered with CASA of Parker County for over two years.  Now as Program Director, she will use that hands-on experience as a volunteer, plus her many years' experience in the journalism and public relations fields, to serve CASA of Parker County and the children benefitted by this worthwhile organization.  Lori lives in Parker County with her husband of 26 years, Don, and their two dogs.

Sylvia Glendening- Information Systems Manager

Sylvia Glendening has been working with our program for a year as an intern and volunteer and has now stepped up to the Information Systems Manager position in our office.  She has a little background working with abused and neglected children working at a camp specifically for them.  She also has a Bachelor’s in Social Work and is working on a Master’s at ACU.  She will be working with the online databases, online resources, and other odd and end jobs around the office.