Senior Follies headliner
Mother of one, two grandchildren

Chris Cree 

Dallas, Texas - born and raised
BBA ’77 University of Oklahoma
Founder and President – North American Scrabble Players Association
Married with three children
"Very grateful to live in the United States of America where I am free to pursue a living and many hobbies."

Billa Willis

Dallas, Texas
Widow of Robert Willis, a decorated WWII veteran – Army Air Corps – A lifelong employee of Frito Corp./Frito-Lay Corp./Pepsico - retired executive of Pepsico
Politically and civically active
Mother of three, two grandchildren

Jenifer Tooker

Allen, Texas
Baylor University, Bachelor of Science in Education
First woman recruited for Baylor University Women’s Golf
Wife of Larry Tooker, founder, The Fireside Project's "Free to Be"
Project Manager  - Free to Be

Larry C. Tooker    President

Founder/Director – The Fireside Project's only mission:  "Free to Be"
Four children, four grandchildren
Dallas area resident and businessman since 1963 

Board members were selected on the basis of their common qualities: Each has a great love and appreciation of America and its great legacy of freedom. Each understands that freedom is not free and requires maintenance and preservation. Each has experienced a share of the American Dream. Each is a parent. Each understands, encourages and supports The Fireside Project.