Philanthropy Meet the Philanthropy Team

Meet the Philanthropy Team

Our team works with individuals and institutions to develop the best strategy to realize your vision and legacy.

Justin Gould

Chief Philanthropy Officer

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Chief Philanthropy Officer

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Justin is chief philanthropy officer at Texas Methodist Foundation. Justin joined TMF in 2013 after nearly a decade working in various fundraising roles at Southwestern University, including the university’s successful $150 million comprehensive campaign. Justin leads all aspects of TMF’s fundraising and gift planning programs.

Justin holds Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, where he currently serves on the Board of Visitors. He went on to receive a Master of Business Administration from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. Additionally, Justin is a past president of the Charitable Gift Planners of Austin and holds the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) designation.

Pamela Gray

Director of Philanthropy

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Director of Philanthropy

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Pamela Gray, director of philanthropy, gift planning, started in September of 2023 at TMF. Prior to arriving, she was the national personal philanthropy director at Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in Erlanger, Kentucky, where she managed a team of eleven, focused on individual relationships and gift-planning activities. Pamela has also served as the senior director of philanthropy and alumni at the University of Kentucky (UK), College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Prior to her return to Kentucky in 2016, she worked as a director, gift planning at Rice University in Houston, Texas.

Pamela has over 29 years of experience in planned giving, major gifts, marketing, public relations, special events, and fundraising data management from previous positions at the University of Denver, Boys and Girls Clubs, Alzheimer’s Association, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, Colorado Historical Society and Denver Dumb Friends League (Humane Society of Denver, Inc.). Pamela holds a Master of Professional Studies degree in Leadership in Organizations from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Kentucky in communications.

Karyl Seibert

Assistant Vice President for Trust & Endowment Administration

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Assistant Vice President for Trust & Endowment Administration

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Karyl is a dedicated professional with over 31 years of experience at the Texas Methodist Foundation. She began in the loan department and seamlessly transitioned to managing investment, endowment, trust, and life income accounts, demonstrating versatility and adaptability. Karyl currently oversees the endowment, trust, and life income funds, ensuring smooth operation and growth. Her attention to detail and comprehensive financial knowledge make her an invaluable asset to clients.

With prior experience in banking and specialization in loans, Karyl brings a well-rounded perspective to the role, delivering exceptional service to valued clients. Holding a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas Tech University, Karyl demonstrates her commitment to continuous learning and professional development. This commitment ensures she remains a trusted advisor in financial management, delivering exceptional service to valued clients.

Carol Montgomery

Vice President of Congregational Engagement

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Carol Montgomery

Vice President of Congregational Engagement

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Rev. Carol Montgomery: Carol brings over 25 years of experience partnering with congregations, families, individuals, and organizations to TMF. She enjoys serving others in the areas of empowerment, advocacy, and discipleship. An ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, she has served the North Texas Conference in congregational and campus ministries. In addition to her life of ministry, Carol holds her License in Professional Counseling (LPC).

Beyond her role as a ministry partner, Carol enjoys facilitating the Holy Conversations visioning process, resourcing pastors, and congregations in areas of finance, leadership, and innovation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Oklahoma State University, earned an Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman’s University and an Master of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology. She is the mother of two amazing adult daughters and a long-time resident of Dallas, currently living in the Richardson area.

Melvin Amerson

Senior Engagement Representative

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Senior Engagement Representative

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Rev. Melvin Amerson is a member of the Texas Annual Conference and serves as a Senior Engagement Representative at TMF. His experience and passion lie in encouraging and developing generous, faithful leaders and congregations.

Melvin is the author of Celebrating the Offering, Fruit for Celebrating the Offering, and Stewardship in African American Churches: A New Paradigm, as well as several articles covering topics from generosity, leadership, and visioning. He served as a board member of the Ecumenical Stewardship Center until it was dissolved in 2021 and is currently serving on the Texas Annual Conference Church Leadership Team. He is a nationally recognized generosity consultant known for his engaging presentations. Beyond strengthening congregational leaders, one of his favorite ways to use his skills is to empower Wesley Foundation staff to effectively fund their college ministries.

Melvin obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, an Master of Divinity degree concentrating in Christian education from Gammon Theological Seminary in Atlanta, Georgia, an Executive Leadership certificate from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and a certificate in Professional Fundraising from Boston University. Recently, he completed a fundraising certificate with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.

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Sally Richard

Philanthropy Administrative Assistant

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