Martha's Ranch Staff

Christy Radaker

Executive Director

After 26 years serving as a general education and special education teacher in the public school system, Christy joined Martha’s Ranch Foundation as the Executive Director in May 2023. Working with students having diverse learning needs, their families and leading teachers to fine-tune their craft are skills promoting equity, diversity and inclusion which parallels the core values of Martha’s Ranch Foundation. As the Executive Director, Christy continues her lifelong mission to empower individuals and families. She is committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of their background or abilities, has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Under her leadership, Martha’s Ranch Foundation is poised to make an even greater impact on the lives of those we serve.

Outside of her work with Martha’s Ranch Foundation, Christy enjoys spending time with her husband, Phil, and their blended family. Her son Zac is a Staff Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force, and her daughter Alyssa is pursuing her master’s degree in Kinesiology (Sports and Education Psychology). James and Nathan, twin bonus sons who are affected by autism, enjoy attending school, activities outside of school, and going on adventures with the family. She’s a lover of nature, gatherings of family and friends, planning events, and learning all she can to make a difference in the lives of herself, her family and others to make this world a better place. Christy’s dedication, passion, and leadership will lead Martha’s Ranch Foundation to achieve its mission by enriching the lives of others.

The Board

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Kimberly Radaker Bays

Secretary

Kimberly Radaker Bays has been managing and overseeing Exponential Property Group and its associated companies, with a focus primarily on multifamily Real Estate, for the past seven years. Prior to starting her real estate career Kim was a consultant with over ten years of experience in virtually all areas of qualified retirement plan design and administration. Kim is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a major in finance and concentrations in accounting and economics. She lives with her husband Matt, twin autistic sons, James and Nathan, and her step-son Jett in Southlake, Texas.

Matthew Bays

Chair of the Board

Matthew Bays is the Chief Executive Officer of Exist Multifamily and has a varied background in sales, entrepreneurship, and business development. He spent his early career in technology sales and account management for Dell Computer where he distinguished himself by exceeding sales targets and driving team performance. Matthew has his bachelors from the University of Texas at Austin and his MBA from Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business and currently lives with his wife, Kimberly Radaker Bays, in Southlake, Texas.

Dr. W. Pierre Robert III

Board Member

Dr. W. Pierre Robert III was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas. Being the namesake son and grandson of two pediatricians proved to be a real challenge. It was only after completing college, obtaining a BBA in Finance at Lamar University, and working in the banking industry in the early 1980’s that he realized his true calling was in the medical field. He graduated from UTMB Galveston medical school in 1991 and completed a three-year residency in Pediatrics there. He is board certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He joined Grapevine Pediatric Clinic in August 1994 and has been there in private practice ever since. He has four grown children and enjoys DIY projects around the house, playing golf and scuba diving in his spare time.

Nate Roberts

Treasurer

Nate Roberts is an advisor and consultant to businesses and individuals. He oversees the operations of Lifetime Tax Advisors, Inc. He is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Nate began his career at Deloitte, a Big Four International Accounting Firm. He then joined a firm providing financial services to families and their businesses prior to joining Lifetime Tax Advisors, Inc. He has a B.A. & MPA from The University of Texas at Austin and is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.

Kevin Kelpe

Board Member

Kevin Kelpe is a user experience and brand strategy consultant living in Park City, UT. He graduated from business school at the University of Idaho and studied design at Full Sail University in central Florida. Kevin currently serves as Board Chair of the Kole Wright Memorial Foundation, and in 2017 he served as Communications Director for Unshackled and Flourish Bakery, a non-profit life and job skills training program in Salt Lake City. Additionally, Kevin has served as a board member and board chair for multiple non-profits in the mountain west. He is an avid mountain biker, painter, and home renovator, and currently lives in the Wasatch Mountains with his two cats, Gutter and Binx.