CASA of the Sabine Neches Region Staff
Codie Vásquez
Executive Director
Codie grew up in Orange, Texas. After high school, she moved around the country but eventually settled back home with her family in 2001.
In 2002, Codie began working with non profits to promote access to services for those in need. She enjoys being involved in the community. She currently serves as Vice President for Orange Community Players, Vice President for the Service League of Orange and serves on the boards of the Southeast Texas Arts Council and Friends of the Orange Depot. She is a member of First United Methodist Church of Orange.
She is married to Alaniz (Al), the proud mother of Rico and adoring grandmother to Zelda. She is grateful for the work CASA does to make positive changes in the lives of children everyday!
In 2002, Codie began working with non profits to promote access to services for those in need. She enjoys being involved in the community. She currently serves as Vice President for Orange Community Players, Vice President for the Service League of Orange and serves on the boards of the Southeast Texas Arts Council and Friends of the Orange Depot. She is a member of First United Methodist Church of Orange.
She is married to Alaniz (Al), the proud mother of Rico and adoring grandmother to Zelda. She is grateful for the work CASA does to make positive changes in the lives of children everyday!
Linda Riddick
Program Director
Linda grew up in Orange in the McLewis community, graduated from Orangefield High School and Lamar University.
She and her husband, Melvin, have four children, three bonus children, and four beautiful grandchildren. She considers her family her most precious gift.
Before joining the CASA team, she worked in Vidor, Orangefield and Little Cypress-Mauriceville school districts as a coach/teacher in educational intervention. The well being and potential of children and young adults has always been a top priority to her.
“Be who you needed when you were younger!”
She and her husband, Melvin, have four children, three bonus children, and four beautiful grandchildren. She considers her family her most precious gift.
Before joining the CASA team, she worked in Vidor, Orangefield and Little Cypress-Mauriceville school districts as a coach/teacher in educational intervention. The well being and potential of children and young adults has always been a top priority to her.
“Be who you needed when you were younger!”
Demetrius "De'mo" Moffett
Director of Advocate Services
Demetrius (De´mo) Moffett is a native of Detroit, Michigan where he graduated from the prestigious Mumford High School Class of 1981. In December of that same year Pastor Moffett enlisted in the United States Navy where he achieved a stellar career.
Achieving an honorable discharge, De´mo Moffett relocated to Houston, Texas and began his 27-year employment relationship with CenterPoint Energy Natural Gas Company, retiring in the spring of 2018.
Moffett received his ministerial ordination from Church of God Ministries, Anderson, Indiana, studying Theology at the College of Biblical Studies and Grace Theology Seminary, Houston Texas. In 2010 De´mo humbly began serving as senior pastor of the Orange Church of God, Orange Texas.
Moffett has earned a Masters of Science Management with a concentration in Project Management and Bachelors of Science Criminal Justice with a concentration in Human Services from Colorado Technical University achieving certifications in management, business concepts, domestic violence intervention, legal studies and court processes.
De´mo finds time to serve on the Economics Development Advisory Board (City of Orange) and serves as director of “Kingdom Development Services and Eastgate Community Development Corporation” all focusing on building the quality of life in the community.
De´mo is the husband of Tina. The father of three children, five grandchildren and a committed devoted son.
Achieving an honorable discharge, De´mo Moffett relocated to Houston, Texas and began his 27-year employment relationship with CenterPoint Energy Natural Gas Company, retiring in the spring of 2018.
Moffett received his ministerial ordination from Church of God Ministries, Anderson, Indiana, studying Theology at the College of Biblical Studies and Grace Theology Seminary, Houston Texas. In 2010 De´mo humbly began serving as senior pastor of the Orange Church of God, Orange Texas.
Moffett has earned a Masters of Science Management with a concentration in Project Management and Bachelors of Science Criminal Justice with a concentration in Human Services from Colorado Technical University achieving certifications in management, business concepts, domestic violence intervention, legal studies and court processes.
De´mo finds time to serve on the Economics Development Advisory Board (City of Orange) and serves as director of “Kingdom Development Services and Eastgate Community Development Corporation” all focusing on building the quality of life in the community.
De´mo is the husband of Tina. The father of three children, five grandchildren and a committed devoted son.
Heather Robertson
Advocate Supervisor
Orange County
Heather grew up in Richland Springs, Texas and has been married for twenty-three years. She has three beautiful children who are her heart and soul. She worked for the Texas Youth Commission in the areas of security and education.
For the past ten years, Heather and her family have called Orange, TX home. She was previously employed with the LCM School District working with Special Education students.
Heather is so proud to be part of an organization that makes such a difference in the lives of children.
For the past ten years, Heather and her family have called Orange, TX home. She was previously employed with the LCM School District working with Special Education students.
Heather is so proud to be part of an organization that makes such a difference in the lives of children.
Mildred Adams
Advocate Supervisor
Jasper/Newton/Tyler County
Bio coming soon...
Tiffani Mcgallion
Advocate Supervisor
Jasper/Hardin/Sabine County
Tiffani grew up in Spurger, Texas and went to Spurger High School from Pre-K through 12th grade. She was in 4-H and FFA and did many livestock projects which included goats, lambs and cattle. She attended Angelina Community college and graduated with an Associates in Criminal Justice. After, she furthered her education by attending Sam Houston State University and received a Bachelors in Criminal Justice with a Community Academic Certification. Tiffani did an internship with Angelina County Juvenile Probation and found her love for children that just need some guidance.
Upon graduation from SHSU, she moved to San Antonio to be a CPS Investigator and continued to be an Investigator after moving back home and working in Jasper. Tiffani continued to stay close to where she was raised and is now raising her own family. She has a son and a daughter, and they and her husband are her world. Since being a young child her heart has been for children and their safety.
~~~Be kind to children today, for tomorrow they will be our leaders.~~~
Upon graduation from SHSU, she moved to San Antonio to be a CPS Investigator and continued to be an Investigator after moving back home and working in Jasper. Tiffani continued to stay close to where she was raised and is now raising her own family. She has a son and a daughter, and they and her husband are her world. Since being a young child her heart has been for children and their safety.
~~~Be kind to children today, for tomorrow they will be our leaders.~~~
Halee Watkins
Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
Bio coming soon...
Kristie Veillon
Recruitment & Retention Coordinator
Kristie grew up in Orange, TX and graduated from West Orange-Stark High School. She has resided in Vidor, TX for the past 25 years. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design from Lamar University.
Kristie's family includes her steadfast husband Rick Veillon, their three talented children and two beloved little grandsons. In the past, she has worked as a stay at home mother, a substitute teacher at Vidor ISD and a K-12 library bookseller.
She proudly served as a Volunteer CASA for 15 months before joining the staff. She is eager to broaden her service and encourage others in the service of our community's children.
"A person's a person, no matter how small." - Dr. Seuss
Kristie's family includes her steadfast husband Rick Veillon, their three talented children and two beloved little grandsons. In the past, she has worked as a stay at home mother, a substitute teacher at Vidor ISD and a K-12 library bookseller.
She proudly served as a Volunteer CASA for 15 months before joining the staff. She is eager to broaden her service and encourage others in the service of our community's children.
"A person's a person, no matter how small." - Dr. Seuss
Jade Hollier
Office Manager
Jade is a native of Orange, Texas, and graduated from Orangefield High School. She has volunteered extensively with Orange Community Players on-stage and behind-the-scenes since 2008. Her passion for helping people blossomed during her time working for Samaritan Counseling in 2012. Jade is planning to pursue a career in psychology.
She is an animal rights activist and currently has five cats and two dogs that she adores, all rescued of course! Jade is supported by her amazing fiancé, her mother, and a large network of friends that have become family.
She is truly excited for the opportunity to impact the lives of abused and neglected children in our community and surrounding areas.
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Gandhi
She is an animal rights activist and currently has five cats and two dogs that she adores, all rescued of course! Jade is supported by her amazing fiancé, her mother, and a large network of friends that have become family.
She is truly excited for the opportunity to impact the lives of abused and neglected children in our community and surrounding areas.
"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Gandhi
