Meet Our Board!

​The Keller Community Senior Fund, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose focus is to raise funds to support the Keller Senior Activities Center members to improve the quality of life for our seniors.​ We have a dedicated Board who work tirelessly to find ways to raise funds to support our community seniors.​​  To learn more about our board members, select their name (or +) below:
Elaine Rice, President
Elaine is President and a founding member of the Keller Community Senior Fund, Inc. She retired in 2004 from Texas Education Agencies of Texas as a Student Software Specialist after 30 years.  In 2006, she retired from Student Consultant Association where she trained school employees on the use of WinSchool and RSCCC software, covering four (4) states.  At present, she volunteers at the Keller Senior Activities Center three days a week and is a member of the Fort Worth Porcelain Art Club, responsible for their newsletter and the Texas Teachers of Porcelain Art newsletter.
​Jane Phipps-Densmore, Vice President
Jane graduated from college in Minnesota as a family counselor specializing in chemical dependency family counseling. She was a vendor for the federal government educating middle school students and families about chemical dependency and worked as a chemical dependency family counselor.  Jane was graduated from paralegal school in Washington State and worked in the private sector with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) as a seminar speaker in the private sector on how to use FOIA. She is a trained chiropractic x-ray technician, worked in a chiropractic office, traveled to Korea to teach spinal x-ray techniques in a hospital and has held motivational workshops as a registered hypnotherapist. Jane moved from Washington to Texas opening a hypnotherapy office and working as a volunteer therapist in a medical hypnotherapy center. Jane has owned and operated Sylvester House Bed and  Breakfast in Washington State, as well as other several small businesses. She is active in the Keller Senior Activities Center donating her time and homemade items for the craft fairs. She has been on the board since May of 2019 and is a member of the History committee.
​Celia Fancher, Secretary/treasurer
​Celia was born and raised in Amarillo, Texas and relocated to north Tarrant County in 2005 to be closer to her children and other family. Celia’s first job right out of high school was in accounting and her bookkeeping skills and life-long desire to make a difference have given her the opportunity to not only to work for herself, but also to work for many wonderful companies and organizations over the years, giving her a wide range of knowledge and experiences. Celia feels fortunate she was able to volunteer for many non-profit organizations over the years serving in such capacities as board member, treasurer, and secretary while raising her family.  She retired in 2019 and was led to KCSF, Inc. in 2021. Celia strives to teach her five grandchildren the value and importance all “seniors” have in our society. She is honored and excited to become part of this hard-working organization and the opportunity to continue to make a difference as her journey continues. ​
​Cynthia Bernoski, BOARD MEMBER
Cynthia has worked for five non-profit agencies in various positions, as bookkeeper, secretary, treasurer, accountant, historian and now Board Member. She has been with the Board of Directors of the Keller Community Senior Fund, Inc. since its early beginnings.​
BARBARA BRADFIELD, Board Member
A native of Huntsville, Barbara spent 17 years in the Houston area, where she owned and operated both a daycare center and a local game room. These experiences helped her to cultivate a strong entrepreneurial spirit & deep appreciation for serving her community.
Barbara was married for 44 wonderful years. Her late husband had a distinguished career as an engineer with ExxonMobil and they relocated to the Dallas area in 1994. Together, they raised four children—three sons and one daughter—and Barbara is a proud grandmother to four grandchildren (two granddaughters and two grandsons) and four great-grandsons.
Following the loss of her husband, she dedicated her time to volunteering within the community. In 2018, Barbara joined the Keller Senior Activities Center and previously served on the Keller Community Senior Fund Board. She has remained a committed volunteer with the Fund and said she was honored to be invited to return to the board. Barbara is excited to continue supporting local seniors as an engaged member of the community for many years to come.
sHARON wILLIAMSON, bOARD mEMBER
Sharon was born in Fort Worth and lived in Hurst and North Richland Hills and currently lives in Colleyville, Texas. She received her B.A. degree in prelaw in 1983 from Texas Wesleyan University. She worked in many of her father’s businesses and managed his gift store while she was working on her B.A. degree. In 1984 she received her paralegal certificate from the University of Texas at Arlington and worked as a legal assistant from 1984 to 1994.
In 1994 Sharon received her M.S. in Education from Texas Wesleyan University and from 1994 to 2007 taught elementary education for grades first, third and fourth. Sharon has been a member of the Keller Senior Activities Center since 2021 and recently volunteered for the Keller Community Senior Fund.  She looks forward to working with the Fund as a new board member.  ​​
Richard Sanchez, BOARD MEMBER
Richard is married and has two daughters and 4 grandkids. They live in the DFW area. Richard grew up in West Texas and moved to the DFW area to attend UTA. After graduation, he joined the US Air Force. He had assignments in the Far East, Middle East, Central America, South America, and Europe. Richard retired after 20 years with the US Air Force and went to work for American Airlines in their flight training program.
Richard has volunteered in many areas like, Meals on Wheels, prepared breakfast for the Arlington Life Shelter, CASA advocate, interpreter for GRACE medical clinic in Grapevine, Volunteer in Police Services (VIPS) in Keller, and a volunteer at Senior Center for over 7 years. We welcome and look forward to working with Richard as a new Keller Community Senior Fund Board Member.  ​
melinda digiovanni, BOARD MEMBER
Melinda grew up in Mississippi and attended Jackson State Academy of Beauty, Hinds Junior College, the University of Southern Mississippi and studied Meteorology at Jackson State University. She began a career with the Mississippi State Employment Service, as an Employment Interviewer. Later, joined the Federal Government National Weather Service (NWS) for 14 years as a Meteorological Technician; Radar Operator; Upper-air Specialist; and Aviation Specialist. While working for NWS she lived & worked in Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, and Texas. Later she transferred to the Social Security Administration, as a Telephone Rep until she retired. Following her retirement, she spent ten years part-time as a guest lecturer on cruise ships as Instructor in Watercolor Painting.
She is the proud mother of two daughters, grandmother of five grandsons, and five great-grandchildren. Melinda is a widow, and now lives in Keller, Texas, where she is an active member of her local church and enjoys spending time with family and friends.  
In 2020, Melinda joined the Keller Senior Activites Center, where she enjoys participating in games and activities and has developed many meaningful friendships with fun and engaging people.  Today, Melinda is honored to serve on the Keller Community Senior Fund Board and is committed to contributing in any capacity needed to support its mission and the senior community.
richard gayer, BOARD MEMBER
Richard and his wife Jean moved to Keller to be close to their family and became members of the Keller Senior Activities Center. Richard holds Ph.D., MBA, MPA, and BA degrees, and holds a certificate from Universidad
de Salamanca in Spain in Spanish culture and language.
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After college, Richard became a Marine Corps Naval Aviator and served in Vietnam. After the Marine Corps, he worked for a major aerospace corporation serving in many leadership roles in aircraft flight testing. Later, Richard became a consultant and adjunct instructor at four universities and later served as Sr. Director at Webster University. The past decade, he was International American University’s Chief Academic Officer.
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​Currently, Richard is a Commissioner for the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. He served on the Orange County Grand Jury and volunteered for the California Highway Patrol. Richard and Jean enjoy traveling and have visited over 20 countries. He looks forward to serving on our Keller Community Senior Fund, Inc., board and giving back to the community.
honorary board members
  • PATTY STEWARD - As a founding Board member, Patty also donated the necessary funds to incorporate this organization and apply for non- profit status. She then served on the board as Historian where she continued to donate her time with a generous heart from 2016-2022. We will always be grateful to Patty for her support and are saddened by her passing in 2025. She will be missed by many.
  • CAROL RUBINO - Carol was one of our founding Board Members and was also the first Board President.  She was instrumental in developing this non-profit and also to ensure the City of Keller built a new and revolutionary Senior Center at the current location on Johnson Road.   This fund would not be here without her endless hours, dedication and devotion to seeing it through. She served as President from 2016-2022.  
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2025 Tour of Trees
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The Keller Community Senior Fund, Inc., 2024 Board Members and Volunteers.
​Thank you for supporting our senior community.
For any questions, email us at [email protected]. Interested in volunteering with us? Click here to learn more or call 817-400-4002.  

Our Senior Community is important to us!

​Anyone can join the Keller Community Senior Fund, Inc., simply by volunteering with us or becoming a Board Member. We are always looking for people to join! 
We enjoy serving our senior community all year long and celebrate together at the end of each year with our Christmas Luncheon and Annual Meeting! 

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2025 Christmas Luncheon and Annual Meeting
Nov 21st, 2024
This year we enjoyed a delicious pot-luck luncheon, gift exchange and our annual meeting.
Dec 4th, 2023
Closing out our year with a gift exchange, good food & annual meeting!

Volunteering to serve our community seniors is a rewarding experience!  Click here to learn more about volunteering with us today!