Our Team - New Danville

Mike Painter

President/CEO

Mike Painter’s nonprofit experience began at the Montgomery County Food Bank as the Director of Programs. In that position, he oversaw all of the Food Bank’s outside partnerships in the community, including its more than 80 Partner Agencies, 70 schools, and multiple senior living facilities and apartment complexes. Mike also coordinated large events for MCFB, including its annual Partner Agency Conference, Share Your Holidays, and the Summer of Sharing.

Mike is an honors graduate of the University of Alabama and Texas Tech Law School. Mike graduated in the top 15% of his class, and was named his graduating class’s “Top Gun,” the top advocacy award for all graduating law students.

After law school, Mike was an equity partner at Orgain, Bell & Tucker where he worked as a trial lawyer in the Medical Malpractice division. He worked on numerous multi-million dollar cases and appeals. In 2009, Mike left his law practice to serve as CEO and General Counsel of a multi-office, franchised home health company. During his thirteen years with the company, Mike was elected to serve on the company’s National Advisory Council and was later elected as its Chairman where he advised more than 500 national offices on corporate practices, key performance indicators, and employee retention.

When not working, Mike serves in the Civil Air Patrol as a Wing Legal Officer and as a National Activity Director of the Special Warfare Pararescue Orientation Course. Mike is married to Margie Seber Painter, an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas. They have two boys, JW who is a cadet at West Point, and Travis, who attends The Woodlands Christian Academy.

Kathy Rifaat

Director of Development

With almost 30 years of nonprofit experience, Kathy most recently served as Director of Development for the Montgomery County Food Bank. Prior to her role at the Food Bank, Kathy served as Development Director of the Community Assistance Center in Conroe. Kathy’s nonprofit experience includes work at the Lighthouse of Houston, Interfaith of The Woodlands, and Interfaith Community Clinic.

Kathy holds a bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and has been a resident of The Woodlands for over 20 years. Since 2005, Rifaat has volunteered with The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce. With the Chamber, Rifaat served as a member of the Board of Directors and Team Leader for both the Community Relations Team and Chairman’s Ball.

Charla Denmon

Director of Operations

Charla Denmon is an accomplished education professional with over 20 years of experience in behavior management, special education, and program development. As a Behavior Specialist, she led initiatives supporting over 20,000 students and staff, focusing on behavior intervention plans, management strategies, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies (PBIS). Her diverse campus roles include Life Skills Teacher, Inclusion Teacher, Employment Skills Teacher, Social Development Specialist, 504 Coordinator, and Department Chair. With a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration from Lamar University, Charla is dedicated to transforming community outcomes and fostering inclusive environments. Her expertise in strategic planning and operational management positions her as a leader committed to enhancing organizational growth and positively impacting the lives of our Wranglers and staff.

She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State University, where she played Division I basketball and received the Pre-Season Excellence Award for Academic and Athletic Achievement, graduating in just three years.

Outside of her professional pursuits, Charla enjoys spending time with friends and family, enjoying her pets, exploring the outdoors, playing golf, and relaxing by the lake. Charla resides in Willis, Texas.

Randy Smyth

Director of Operations (retiring 12/31/2024)

Randy joined New Danville in 2015 after 30+ years as a Technology Manager at a major oilfield and engineering company. Randy was brought on first as a part-time driver, then accepted a full-time position as New Danville’s Facilities Manager, and in 2018 took on additional duties as Director of Operations. Randy lives in Willis with his wife Jana.

Morrisa Collom

Residential Community Manager

Morrisa Collom is a dedicated nonprofit professional with almost a decade of experience
working to improve the lives of the homeless and poverty-stricken in Montgomery County.
Morrisa loves to love others and empower them to be their best. Morrisa’s most recent role was at Compassion United, where she served as Volunteer Coordinator. Prior to that, she worked as a Mobile Market Coordinator for the Montgomery County Food Bank.

Morrisa is finishing her Associate’s degree in Accounting and plans to continue her education in Psychology. When Morrisa is not working, you will find her volunteering at various food pantries across the county or spending time with her pets.