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Meet The Team.

Dedication. Passion. Commitment

Meet the passionate team behind our mission to break the cycle of poverty in Dallas. Driven by a shared commitment to education, empowerment, and opportunity, our team work together to equip individuals with the tools they need to achieve lasting success and build a better future.

Obie Bussey

Chief Executive Officer

Obie Bussey is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over 30 years of experience in program development, strategic planning, and community impact. As CEO of The Oasis Center, he brings a deep commitment to holistic recovery, helping individuals overcome addiction and incarceration to build meaningful lives. Known for his inspiring leadership and practical insight, Obie continues to empower organizations and communities through transformational service and faith-based guidance.

Michael Lee

Founder & Chief Strategist

Michael Lee is the founder of Oasis Center, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to second chances for youth offenders and formerly incarcerated adults. A retired FBI Special Agent and the first Black field supervisor in the Dallas Division, Michael launched Oasis in 2001 as a spiritual calling after his retirement. His vision is to create a scalable model for reentry and workforce development, providing life-changing support to underserved communities in Dallas.

Randy Box

Chairman

Executive Board Member

Randy Box is Chairman of the Board at Oasis Center, bringing over 40 years of business leadership and a strong passion for service to the organization's mission in providing life changing programs and services to underserved communities and incarcerated persons. A Dallas native and Baylor University graduate, he is the founder and president of Box Interests, Inc., a commercial real estate firm. Randy helps guide Oasis’s mission and long-term impact through his strategic insight and community commitment.

Thad Moore

Treasurer

Executive Board Member

Thad Moore is a seasoned business development executive with decades of leadership experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Since 2004, he has led Lockheed Martin's Business Development operations in Dallas and Orlando, supporting key missile and defense systems. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Harvard MBA, Thad has also held senior roles at Boeing, Rockwell, and Honeywell, and remains active in advisory and community roles.

KT Moore

Secretary

Executive Board Member

KT Moore has been an active supporter of the Oasis Center for more than two decades and currently serves on its Executive Board of Directors as secretary. KT, a seasoned sales and marketing executive who is passionate about inspiring emerging leaders, and advancing opportunities for all. He has had an extensive 40-year career in the high-tech industry and has worked for many top Fortune 100 semiconductor and software companies. Currently, KT is the Vice President of Corporate Marketing for Cadence, a software company based in San Jose, CA.

Kris Brown

Board Member

Kris Brown brings a passion for relational healing and community transformation to his work with Oasis. With a background in strategy and leadership, and ongoing studies in Marriage and Family Therapy, he has led initiatives across finance, media, and mental health. Kris helps advance Oasis’s mission by building trust, promoting culturally responsive care, and fostering partnerships that support lasting community well-being.

Stephanie Fargo

Board Member

Stephanie Fargo is Chief of Division II at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, where she oversees felony prosecutors across eight District Courts. With over 20 years of experience, she has led key divisions and co-presided over the AIM diversion program in partnership with the Oasis Center. A former appointed judge, Stephanie now serves on the Oasis Center Board and remains committed to community-focused justice.

Juanita M. Lee

Board Member

Juanita Lee is a former CEO and Fundraising Director of The Oasis Center and now serves on its Board of Directors, continuing her lifelong commitment to faith-based service and community impact. Her diverse career path—from banking to travel advising—reflects her adaptability and heart for helping others. A devoted wife, mother, and “Nana,” Juanita finds joy in family, ministry, and inspiring others to live with purpose.

Wilson Fuqua

Board Member

Wilson Fuqua is the founder and principal of Wilson Fuqua and Associates, a Dallas-based architecture firm he established in 1987. Growing up in Amarillo as the grandson of a rancher and son of a real estate developer, Wilson learned carpentry and construction trades firsthand—working as a brick layer, carpenter's helper, and painting houses throughout high school and college. He holds a degree in Home Building from Trinity University and a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas. With over four decades in architecture, Wilson now proudly serves on the board of Oasis Center.

Martell Gamble

Board Member

Martell Gamble is an entrepreneur, musician, and former Toyota leader who co-founded Willbanah LLC, the AI company behind Mealify App. With over 15 years in engineering and analytics, he developed AI solutions for meal planning that help busy professionals achieve their health and fitness goals in under two minutes, merging innovation with wellness to support authentic living through smarter nutrition.

Kathy Jones

Board Member

Kathy Jones serves as Community Relations Manager for the Wildwood Group, a local real estate developer. She retired from the City of DeSoto in 2024 after 26 years managing citizen communication, marketing, and the government access channel. She served as staff liaison to the Arts Commission since 1999 and coordinated city-wide festivals including DeSoto's first Juneteenth Celebration, DeSoto Arts Live festivals, and monthly concert series.

Kathy and her husband Rick have three daughters, a son in heaven, and twelve grandchildren. She serves on the boards of the DeSoto Area Chamber of Commerce, DeSoto Food Pantry, and Oasis Center.

Richard Conerly

Board Member

Richard Conerly is the owner of HRD Results, LLC and HRD Safety. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving 20 years of honorable service. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Wayland Baptist University and a master’s degree in organizational management from the University of LaVerne. Since joining the Oasis Center in 2000, he has been teaching young men and women the skills necessary to successfully reenter the workforce. With more than 20 years of experience teaching at the college level, Richard now proudly serves on the board of the Oasis Center

Ruth Burton

Director of Training Services

Ruth Burton is a seasoned leader with a diverse background spanning finance, government, healthcare, and education. Since joining Oasis Center in 2014, she has used her expertise to empower individuals in underserved communities through job readiness, leadership development, and financial education. A woman of faith and lifelong service, Ruth is dedicated to community transformation both professionally and through her church and family life.

David Flores

Reentry Case Manager

David Flores serves as a Trauma Healing Facilitator and Trainer, where he organizes and leads healing groups, trains incarcerated men to become facilitators, and equips others to walk in spiritual and emotional wholeness. With a mission-driven heart for restoration and leadership development, David also serves as a Chaplain with Marketplace Chaplains, Character Development Specialist with the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, and Youth Pastor alongside his wife. His leadership is marked by accountability, growth, and a commitment to seeing others live out their God-given purpose.

Kay Carter

Executive Assistant

Kay Carter is an administrative and event coordination professional with extensive experience in nonprofit operations, community outreach, and volunteer management. Currently serving as the Executive Assistant for Oasis Center, she assists with daily operations, board coordination, and intern placement. Kay is also a small business owner, where she plans and executes weddings and special events. With a background spanning healthcare administration, client advocacy, and office management, she brings strong organizational and leadership skills to every role she acquires.