Kathy Houk -?Founder

Secretary / Treasurer

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George Houk

Chairman

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Troy Kramer

Vice Chairman and Director - Russia Team

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Troy has been with Andersen Windows for over 21 years and has enjoyed a variety of opportunities within the organization, including almost seven years as a sales representative working closely with George Houk.? Troy is dedicated to his wife Dawn and three wonderful children; Adam, Keaton and Makenzie.? Troy is active in his Church, currently serving on the Church Council, as well as Benevolence and Stewardship Committees. Troy understands the benefits of faithful giving and joined Desana to support a very special outreach to disadvantaged children and to support his long time friends, George and Kathy Houk.

Dr. Michael? Houk

Director - Dental Mission

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Mike lives and practices dentistry in Sioux Falls SD. Mike started a Dental Mission for Desana in 2009.? In 2010 Mike and a team of 9 from the Midwest came to Cusco and joined two more dentists for a very successful mission. Read More.? Mike is "giving back" (Desana meaning) by teaching at the University of Nebraska School of Dentistry.

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Craig Miller

Director - Russian Team Leader

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Craig is the senior partner with The Miller Group at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. For 24 years, he and his wealth management team have been helping clients preserve and grow their wealth. Craig and his wife Janie reside in Winston-Salem, NC and have 4 children: Sutton, Megan, Greer, and Grace. Craig has a passion for children with special needs because his daughter Megan has Downs Syndrome. Craig is excited to be a part of Desana?s Russian outreach to children in need.

David Ray

Director - Russia Team

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Following service in the US Air Force, David has spent a long career in information technology, currently with Konica Minolta Business Solutions and living in Houston, Texas.? David's greatest joys are his family, his wife Carol, his sons and grandchildren.? He understands the value of serving those less fortunate through caring for his very special brother with Downs Syndrome.? Knowing Elena for several years and seeing her dedication to the children has been an inspiration to help others.? He joined Desana to help enable a selfless outreach to children without a safety net, without a caring community to provide their basic needs.