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Meet the Board:
Beth Lee, President
Beth Sackett was born in North Platte, Nebraska on 10/6/1942. Her father was a Presbyterian Minister. She graduated from the
University of Missouri at Kansas City with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1979. For 5 years Beth was a Civil Service
employee of Nebraska Air National Guard,5 years at Litton Dental Products in the Engineering Department, 5 years at Texas
Instruments as a Product Planning Manager, 5 years as a Social Worker and
Program Director of Women's Protective Services. She worked as an Administrative Assistant to Dr Gwen Jorden, DDS for 18 years.
She retired in 2007. Her volunteer work includes Camp Fire Girls, Jr HiPresbytenan Church
Youth Group, Contact Lubbock, Family Outreach Center, Stevens Ministry, and the Lord's Table Food Ministry/Ronald McDonald
House. Beth is married to Dr Arthur E Lee. She has 5 grown children and 8 grandchildren. She resides in Lubbock, Texas and
is a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Rev. Matt Mitchell, Vice President
"I believe in this ministry and what Teethsavers is doing for the children of Africa and for the Kingdom of God. During my
time there I was able to witness first hand the incredible difference this ministry is making in the lives of Africa though
education and preventative maintenance.
Teethsavers and their amazing team is increasing the quality of life for the children of Africa." Rev. Matt Mitchell is the
Associate Pastor for Mission and Student Ministries at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Lubbock, TX , where he has served
for 3 years. Prior to attending
seminary he was the Youth Director at Westminster for 3 years. He has been involved in mission work for over 12 years, mostly
in Belize and Central America. His church has been partnering with Teethsavers since its incept and is to count Dr. Jack Rudd
as one of its members. Matt has a beautiful wife. Ami and 3 young children, Lorelei, Will and Gracelyn. Please feel free to
contact him at the church www.wpclubbock.org or email mitchell@wpclubbock.org
Susan Hunter RDH, B.S.
Susan graduated from Texas Women's University in 1977 with a degree in dental hygiene and biology. She has been a practicing
dental hygienist in Lubbock, Texas for the past 33 years. Susan is married to Terry Hunter and together they have five children
and two granddaughters. She is active in Westminster Presbyterian Church and Community Bible Study leadership. She is passionately
involved in mission opportunities that help the suffering, needy and poor of the world especially when they involve children
such as Teethsavers International.
Dr Rodger McCuistion, DDS, MEA
Rodger McCuistion DDS is a 1975 graduate from Texas Tech University with a BS Chemistry degree. In 1980 he graduated from
the University of Texas Dental School from San Antonio, Tx with a Doctor of Dental Surgery and in 2006 he graduated from Texas
Tech University a MBA.
He has practiced General Dentistry in Lubbock for 30 years.
Ted Kingsbery, Executive Secretary
Ted is a 58 year old businessman from Lubbock, Texas, US. He and wife Dawn have been married for 32 years They have 2 sons
and 2 grandsons. Ted says, God has given me many blessings and my greatest joy comes from trying to help others. He feels
it's an honor to be part of Teethsavers mission to deliver basic oral health care to the world's poorest children.
Dr David Midkiff, DDS
David is a general dentist in private practice in Lubbock and Tahoka, Texas. He has been involved with short-term outreach
mission projects in Guatemala sponsored by Central American Missions. He enjoys working with Covenant Hospital's mobile dental
program providing dentures for
low income patients in Lubbock and the surrounding countries. David and his wife Lexi are members of Westminster Presbyterian
Church in Lubbock.
Helen Pope, CPA
Helen Pope is a certified public accountant employed by Howard, Cunningham, Houchin & Tuner, LLP. She is a graduate of
Texas Tech University with a BA in accounting. Helen has had the privilege of serving on the board of a number of professional,
community, and faith-based organizations.
Mike Cunningham. CPA, Treasurer
Since 2003 Mike Cunningham, CPA has been a Teethsavers
International, Inc director. Mike graduated from Texas Tech
University, he is partner in the Lubbock, Texas CPA firm, Howard, Cunningham, Houchin & Turner, LLP He is a director of a
Lubbock, Texas bank and is actively involved in the Lubbock community. Mike is an elder at Westminster Presbyterian Church
in Lubbock where he serves as its treasurer and teaches a Sunday School Class.
Gene Day
Gene has been in the steel business in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico for 30 years plus. He owns Hobbs Iron and Metal and
Steel Depot and is a partner in Jarvis Metals Recycling. Gene and his wife, Beverly are members of Westminister Presbyterian
Church in Lubbock, Texas where he currently serves as an elder. They have been on
numerous mission trips to Belize, CA and has worked in the field with the Teethsavers team in Zambia and Malawi. He loves
to hunt and has made numerous trips to Africa.
Dr Jack Rudd, DDS, FAGD
Dr Jack Rudd, DDS, FAGD, founder and full-time volunteer director of Teethsavers International, Inc. received the Award of
Distinction in the field of Continuing Education from Ihe Academy of Dentistry International in 2007 after starting the Six-Year
Molar Focus School in Zambia. Since 2000, Dr Rudd has taught Atraumatic Restorative Treatment(ART) and preventative oral healh
care in several countries. His students then educate parents and children about oral health care in order to make a difference
for future generations in developing countries.
Click here for background on Dr. Rudd:
Advisory Board
Jo Frencken, MSc, DDS, PhD, Head of Research Nijmegen, the Netherlands, International Dentist of the Year recipient 1999,
14 years in Africa developing the ART technique and filling. Teethsavers main consultant since May 2000 and on Board of Directors
since 2005. In Zambia he directed Teethsavers 3 year survey of ART sealants and restorations completed in 2008.
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