Board of Directors

Rene Teague-Osuna - President

Rene Teague-Osuna is the owner of Rene’s Lagniappe Salon in McKinney Texas. She is a Redken Certified Colorist, Master Specialist and Pureology Artistic Educator.

Rene’ oversees a mentoring program for licensed cosmetologists to help them improve their skill level and self esteem. In addition, she works with models and photographers providing the hair and makeup for the shoots. Rene’ has a room in her salon for cancer patients to receive services in a private and safe atmosphere.

Rene’ has been inducted into the Manchester Who’s Who Executive and Professional Registry. She is a member of the American Cancer Society, National Cosmetology Association, President of the Texas Association of Beauty Professionals in 2009-2010, a member of the McKinney Chamber of Commerce and the Women’s Alliance of McKinney she also serves on the board of The Chestnut Square in McKinney and the Collin County Event Professionals.

Amelita Ballard - Secretary
CEO (Cupcake Enthusiast Officer)
Oh My! Catery

Amelita has been an almost life long resident of Collin County. She has watched with great amazement and pride as Collin County has grown from a group of small farming communities to the bustling urban environments we see today offering everything you could find in any major city without losing the small town feel and appeal.

Following high school graduation from Plano East Senior High, (first graduating class!!!), Amelita went on to the University of Oklahoma earning degrees in both psychology and interior design. She returned to North Texas and worked in the design field for almost 20 years, including serving as the in-house designer for two national retail chains.

Her husband Charles is a veteran of the restaurant industry and he introduced her to “the other side of the menu” in 1995. While Amelita had been toying with the thought of starting her own business for quite some time, she found that more and more her ideas were leading her towards the foodservice industry.

Everything fell into place in 2010 and Oh My! Catery was born; and Amelita has never looked back. Today you will find her baking and serving cupcakes and basking in the smiles and delightful oohs, ahs, and OH MY’s she hears every time a guest discovers they are getting to experience an Oh My! Catery creation!

Barbara Gabbert - Treasurer

Barbara Gabbert is a third generation seamstress who has been designing and creating custom clothing and costumes for over 30 years. She has studied textile design, textile chemistry, theater costuming and color analysis. Her unique talents and qualifications help clients choose colors, fabrics, and styles which flatter their hair, eyes, skin tone and figure.
Her extensive collection of over 300 patterns, past and present, allow clients a full range of style choices from the 1930’s to the present. Her love of history and the theater can make possible and accurate and flattering ensemble from any period in history, with authentic accessories and style details. She can also create a garment from a picture or a drawing. Bridesmaids, mother of the bride, flower girls, men’s vests, and other custom accessories to complete your “special day” can also be created.

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