It is with deep regret to announce that we have lost a dear friend and valued colleague.

Rick Watkins passed away peacefully Friday, January 19 2018, after losing his battle with cancer. Each of us not only grieves at the passing of a tremendous individual, but also for the loss his family suffers.

Rick was a loved employee and had a true passion for the Lighthouse mission. He will be missed greatly. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family.

“Rick kept the Lighthouse running, literally.  He was our go to repair man, figure it out man, set it up man, and keep it moving man.  He had a real heart for the mission and said that he received much more from the Lighthouse than he ever gave.  I disagree.  This coming June would have been Rick’s 20^th year of service.  When Rick’s diagnosis was deemed terminal, he came to me with but one request.  He wanted to be able to continue working. It was my joy to grant that request.  Rest in Peace, friend.” – Platt L. Allen, III

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Lisa Fellers is an accomplished fundraising executive with an extensive background managing communications and development departments in the non-profit, educational, and healthcare industries. As the new head of development, Lisa brings a tremendous energy and passion to the Lighthouse and is a welcomed addition to our team of dedicated professionals. Her primary responsibility is raising funds to employ and empower the blind community. She has actively built a professional network of businesses and community stakeholders and will utilize these contacts to establish a strong donor base in support of our mission.

Lisa earned two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Texas at Arlington in PR/Journalism and Spanish as well as a master’s degree from Southwestern Seminary. Lisa most recently served as director of development for The WARM Place and previously as director of alumni relations for the University of Dallas. She held the position of director of communications for the North Texas Commission, Texas Wesleyan University and Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Lisa worked for the state as the regional public health promotion manager and directed the public relations program for The Salvation Army of Tarrant County.

Lisa is an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys, bilingual in Spanish, a professional singer performing oldies music at local venues, and active in her church.

“I will be a walking billboard for the Lighthouse…it’s such an amazing organization!”