Our Story

Our Mission.

SpringSpirit exists to provide pathways for youth to realize life opportunities through sports, education, and mentoring programs based on Christian principles.

Our Story

Melissa and Kenny Baldwin
Co-Founders and President

The foundation of SpringSpirit began several decades ago in San Antonio as Kenny Baldwin, President and Founder, grew up and played baseball in a neighborhood much like the one SpringSpirit serves today. He was given the opportunity to attend Rice University on a baseball scholarship and then played professional baseball before spending twenty-eight years as a successful consultant in the oil and gas industry. Kenny credits his success to strong coaches, great teachers, loving mentors, and faith leaders who encouraged him throughout his life. It is his greatest desire to create these same opportunities and relationships for other under-served youth through SpringSpirit Baseball.

Our Team

Administration

Kenny Baldwin President/Founder	Rachel Owens (Chief Operating Officer)
Johnnie McCrory (Kenny Baldwins Assitant)	Yesenia Merchan (Operations)
Brian Dennison Pitner Campus Director	Juan Ramirez Assistant Director at Pitner Campus
Ana Mendoza Campbell Campus Director	Marc Laney Senior Director of Development
Kakki Lange Development Manager	Value

Pitner Campus Team

Jeanne Grube Controller	Rachel Owens Chief Operating Officer	Yesenia Merchan Operations	Brian Dennison Pitner Campus Director
Juan Ramirez Assistant Director at Pitner Campus	Marc Laney Senior Director of Development	Kakki Lange Development Manager	Katie Whalley Development Coordinator
Jay Davis Corporate Development	Laura Smith Director of Education	Susan Hall Education Manager for Pitner Campus	Carin Thorn Education Coordinator/ Early Literacy
Connally Mooring Mentoring and Literacy Coordinator	Blanca Galleos Whole Child Program	Kevin Witt Athletic Director	Gabriel Castillo Competitive Baseball Coach
Michael Kidd Recreational Sports Coordinator for Pitner Campus/ Youth Ministry	Rafael Lopez Recreational Sports Coordinator for Pitner Campus	Value	Value

Campbell Campus Team

Ana Mendoza Campbell Campus Director	Sergio Razo Recreational Sports Manager for Campbell Campus	Adrian Lucero Recreational Sports Coordinator
Elmer Villa Competitive Soccer Coordinator	Lizandro Salazar Competitive Soccer Coordinator	Said Perez Adult Ministry

Our Community

Spring Branch is a vibrant, growing and dynamic part of Houston. Among the local churches, schools, businesses, non-profits and mix of residents there exist many interested stakeholders that are working to see the community grow and thrive. There is a level of passion and commitment shared for the overall development of Spring Branch. The 1970’s marked a significant change in Spring Branch with the building of apartment complexes. During the 1980’s the City of Houston sought to build public housing in the area and was opposed by concerned homeowners and civic leaders. During that same decade, Houston’s economy declined rapidly and area apartments were vacated to families looking for inexpensive housing. The change in occupants is significant because it changed both the demographic and socio-economic status in the region. Beginning in 1980 to recent times, U.S. Census figures show a rapid and growing increase in the number of Latin American immigration to the community. The clear characteristics, noted both in the past and present, is the abundance of inexpensive multi-family housing and the excellent education provided by SBISD.

Our Board

Carlos Abello	Jay Graham	Mark McAdams	Steve Scott
Kenny Baldwin	Ira Green Jr.	Brooks McGee	Aimee Snoots
Melissa Baldwin	Mark Hamilton	Stephen McNair	Laura Sorrell
Lance Berkman	Bill Herman	Philip McRae	Richard Spitzer
Keith Booke	Doug Hodo	John Meredith	Steve Stephens
David Buck	Howard House	Jeff Miers	Trey Strake
Steve Buckley	Eric Hudson	David Milich	Value
Linda Castaneda	Will Huthnance	David Miller	Ken Theut
David Cecil	Steve Kim	Michelle Mouton	Brian Thompson
Gus Comiskey	Duncan Klussmann	Mary Tere Peresquia	Beth Tilney
Jeff Dietert	Peggy Kostial	Tony Pilegge	Tim Tully
Bill Dore	Bob Kurtz	David Pluchinsky	Jesse Tutor
Gary Edwards	Dan Lang	Jon Prather	Luke Vammen
Cristina Feder	Mark Lange	Paul Primavera	Trey Vick
Chris Ferazzi	David Light	Luis Rojas
Ed Fikse	Value	Value
Terrence Gee	Jason Martinez	Reid Ryan
Mike Gilbert	Baker McAdams	Steve Schwarzbach

Our Founding Partners

The Stoller Foundation strives to be HIS witness “in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Our Core Values

Teamwork: We rely on the talent and experience of every member of our staff to meet our mission goals. We will work as one team to achieve our common and individual goals. We will communicate openly, share ideas and support each other.

Respect for the Individual: We strive to create a workplace where employees learn from others and each person’s unique skills, gifts and experience are recognized. We will demonstrate grace, compassion and patience with colleagues, volunteers and participants.

Integrity: We believe that trust is built on honesty and ensuring that our behaviors match our words. We will act ethically, legally and according to our Christian principles in all situations.

Focus on the Family and Community: We are committed to improving the lives of the families and youth of Spring Branch. We will serve them willingly and with humility. We will listen to the community in order to understand the specific ways in which we can help and we will deliver quality programming.

Perseverance: We will be consistent and dedicated in our mission. We will serve with a positive attitude and remain focused when we encounter obstacles.

Operational Excellence: We are committed to building a team of competent, caring individuals who will represent the values of SpringSpirit.

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Melissa and Kenny BaldwinCo-Founders and President

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Melissa and Kenny Baldwin
Co-Founders and President