Staff
Since its inception, Youth Corps has continued to grow in numbers and programming and new for 2008, the organization has implemented a new position of full-time Development Coordinator to assist the Executive Director with fundraising, in order to continue to add additional programming and provide the opportunity for more young people to be a part of the “Leaders in Training” program. As the “Leaders in Training” program continues to evaluate its programming tools, it is very excited to see the possibilities for the future of the young people of the community through the addition of quality education and activities, which will focus on developing strong leaders and productive citizens for Lubbock and the surrounding communities.Executive Director
Kris R. Altman, LSW, MA
Ms. Altman came to Youth Corps in February of 2006 where she brought over 24 years of experience working within the social service arena, with her primary emphasis being children and adolescence. Ms. Altman has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Work, Master of Arts Degree in Organizational Management, and is a Licensed Social Worker.
Ms. Altman moved to Lubbock after residing in the Dallas area from 1993 to 2004, where she continued her social service work with domestic violence and sexual assault victims. Ms. Altman states, “Youth Corps is absolutely amazing! I have worked with many young people throughout my career and I have never seen a program that works so well. The “Leaders in Training” program truly does change lives!”
Development Coordinator
Position to be filled before January 1, 2008
Commander
Ismael Zorola
Commander Zorola has worked with the “Leaders in Training” program for three years. He is a retired Company Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps.
Sergeant Major
Scott Lynd
Sgt. Major Lynd has worked with the “Leaders in Training” program for three years. He recently returned from Naval active duty in Iraq and is active in the Naval Reserves.
Squads
ALPHA SQUADSergeant Matthew Goss
Sgt. Goss is active military. Prior to enlisting in the military, Sgt. Goss served as a Cadet and Team Leader
Team Leader Britny Rendon
Team Leader Rendon is a student at Crosbyton High School. TL Rendon served as a Cadet in 2006.
BRAVO SQUAD
Sergeant Julio Rodriguez
Sgt. Rodriguez is former military. He has participated in the “Leaders in Training” program for four years.
Team Leader Crystal Craddick
Team Leader Craddick is a student at Lubbock-Cooper High School. TL Craddick served as a Cadet in 2006, as well as participated in the Youth Corps Color Guard.
CHARLIE SQUAD
Sergeant Dalton Fuss
Sgt. Fuss has applied to West Point for 2008. Sgt. Fuss is a senior at Coronado High School. He served as a Cadet in 2006, as well as was selected TOP CADET for the 2006 “Leaders in Training” camp.
Team Leader Brittany Garcia
Team Leader Garcia is a student at Lubbock High School. TL Garcia served as a Cadet in 2006, as well as participated in the Youth Corps Color Guard.
DELTA SQUAD
Sergeant Gabriel Martinez
Sgt. Martinez is former military and is currently employed with the Lubbock STAR Program. The 2007 camp was Sgt. Martinez’s first year with Youth Corps.
Team Leader Matthew Owens
Team Leader Owens is a student at Frenship High School. TL Owens served as a Cadet in 2006.
ECHO SQUAD
Sergeant DaQuisha Johnson
Sgt. Johnson is former military. The 2007 camp was Sgt. Johnson’s first year with Youth Corps.
Team Leader Martin Machuca
Team Leader Machuca is a student at Lubbock High School. TL Machuca served as a Cadet in 2006, as well as participated in the Youth Corps Color Guard.
FOXTROT SQUAD
Sergeant Sammy Lopez
Sgt. Lopez is a student at Ralls High School. Sgt. Lopez served as a Cadet in 2006, Team Leader at 2007 camp, and was promoted to sergeant July 1, 2007.
Team Leader James Martinez
Team Leader Martinez is a student at Lubbock High School. TL Martinez served as a Cadet in 2006.
Logistics Staff
SUPPLYSergeant Leslie Tienda
Sgt. Tienda is a senior at New Life Academy School. She served as a Cadet in 2005 and Team Leader in 2006, as well as participated in the Youth Corps Color Guard for two years and is now the Senior Staff in charge of Color Guard activities.
Team Leader Samantha Martinez
Team Leader Martinez is a student at Lubbock High School. TL Martinez served as a Cadet in 2006, as well as participated in the Youth Corps Color Guard.
Team Leader Samantha Servin
Team Leader Martinez is a student at Estacado High School. TL Servin served as a Cadet in 2006, as well as participated in the Youth Corps Color Guard.
MEDICAL
Corpsman Alex Lopez
Corpsman Lopez is current Army Reserve with an emphasis on medical treatment. The 2007 camp was the first year for Corpsman Lopez to participate.
Team Leader LaMonte Ragsdale
Team Leader Ragsdale is a student at Lubbock-Cooper High School. TL Ragsdale served as a Cadet in 2006, as well as participated in the Youth Corps Color Guard.