Meet the Crawfords
Hi, we are Rusty and Ashley Crawford. Founders and CEO of Tates Place.
A little about us:
Rusty and Ashley met at Nascar (random right?) and have been married for over 13 years. Rusty is from Coahoma, Texas and Ashley is from Brownwood, Texas. They are the proud parents of three boys, two on earth and their precious Tate in heaven. They love all things outdoors, have a house full of animals including their indoor pig, Merle Hoggard! They both have huge servant's hearts and love the Lord.
A word from The Crawfords:
"On July 22, 2021 our lives were flipped upside down. We suddenly lost our precious son, Tate. Tate had seizures and a stroke that took his life. Tate was a healthy, fun-loving pre-teen and within seconds all of that changed.
Our family knew that we wanted to honor Tate and his amazing heart. If you knew him, you knew how good his heart was. He was a child that never wanted anyone to go without. So ultimately we knew that we needed to follow in his footsteps. We knew that we needed to be the hands and feet of Jesus so, that is exactly what we have done.
We are so thankful to those that have supported us on this journey. It has not been an easy one but with lots of prayers, community support as well as family and friends, we are continuing to survive!"
Rusty and Ashley met at Nascar (random right?) and have been married for over 13 years. Rusty is from Coahoma, Texas and Ashley is from Brownwood, Texas. They are the proud parents of three boys, two on earth and their precious Tate in heaven. They love all things outdoors, have a house full of animals including their indoor pig, Merle Hoggard! They both have huge servant's hearts and love the Lord.
A word from The Crawfords:
"On July 22, 2021 our lives were flipped upside down. We suddenly lost our precious son, Tate. Tate had seizures and a stroke that took his life. Tate was a healthy, fun-loving pre-teen and within seconds all of that changed.
Our family knew that we wanted to honor Tate and his amazing heart. If you knew him, you knew how good his heart was. He was a child that never wanted anyone to go without. So ultimately we knew that we needed to follow in his footsteps. We knew that we needed to be the hands and feet of Jesus so, that is exactly what we have done.
We are so thankful to those that have supported us on this journey. It has not been an easy one but with lots of prayers, community support as well as family and friends, we are continuing to survive!"
Tate's Place Board
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Kristen Blear,Vice President
My name is Kristen Blear. I am honored to serve as the Vice President of the board for Tate’s Place . I live in the DFW area with my husband Eric and 2 girls Harper and Hayden. I have a passion for people and in my day job, work as a Sr HR Director for a Global Technology company. Ashley is my baby sister and Tate, my nephew. From the moment I met my precious Tater Tot, I knew he would change the world. Ashley, Rusty, the boys and our entire family have been through something no family should have to endure but I am so proud to watch Tate’s legacy live on through all the people Tate’s Place will help! We can’t thank you enough for your support! |
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Kaela WorelyCommunications Director
Kaela Worley is a born and raised resident of Big Spring, TX who is currently a stay at home wife and mom of two daughters. Kaela’s servant heart has led her to volunteer for many things throughout her adult life such as transporting rescue dogs, many events with the Rotary club of Big Spring, and helping with Tate’s Place fundraisers and community outreach. Kaela is honored to serve on the board for Tate’s Place and help our community. |
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Natalie CastilloNatalie Castillo is a resident of Brownwood, Texas. She received her Bachelor’s from Texas State University in Marketing and is currently the appointed tax assessor collector for Brown County Appraisal District since 2014. Natalie and her family are members and involved in St. Mary’s Catholic Church and local activities. Her and her family live on a small farm in Brownwood Texas and are honored to serve for Tate’s Place .
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Clay BakerHi, I’m Clay Baker originally from Shreveport, LA currently living in the DFW area with his wife, Katrina, and 2 kids, Paige and Detrin. Clay is currently owner of Clay Baker Allstate Agency. When he is not working he is continually looking for ways to bless others. As soon as he heard Tate’s story and met his family he knew he needed to be a part of his legacy and passion in helping the community. He looks forward to helping Tate’s Place grow and watching the lives of others be blessed through all that we do.
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Heather HillHey y’all! I’m Heather Hill, I’m a wife to Cory & mama to Harley and Stryker. I am a Realtor and thats how I was blessed to meet the Crawford family. I have a passion for people & building relationships. When I am not helping people with their Real Estate dreams I love spending time with my family, especially outdoors. I’m an avid sports fan & I want to travel the world. My family and I spend most of our weekends camping & fishing during the warmer months. I am so excited and honored to be a proud member of Tate’s Place Board. Tate has such a special place in our families heart (we joked he was going to be my son in law.) I’ve personally seen the huge impact that Tates Place has already made for our community and I cannot wait to see what’s in store for this amazing organization.
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Laken BarronHello there! My name is Laken Barron and I am an elementary school counselor. I'm married to a fireman and paramedic named Jordan. We have been married for 10 years. We have 3 beautiful children - Dawson, Kipton, and Logan. We also have one fuzzy Goldendoodle named Doodles and a wild Aussiedoodle named Scout. In our spare time, you can find us pulling our camper and headed out for an adventure. I am so honored to serve on the board and be a part of an amazing organization.
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Rachel LongHello! My name is Rachel Long and I am a Senior Auditor in the Oil & Gas Industry. I have been married to my husband, Kyle for 14 years. We have 2 amazing children. When we aren’t busy chauffeuring our kids to all their activities, we love to take trips to the mountains or to the lake. I am happiest when I’m with my family & friends & enjoy anything sports related. I am extremely excited to be a member of the board & love the impact that Tate’s Place has already made in our community.
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Bree RadtkeHello! My name is Bree Radtke and I am a registered diagnostic medical sonographer at the West Texas VA. I have been married to my husband, Chris for 8 years. We have two amazing rowdy boys! Most of the time we are heading to some kind of sport event for the kids. But on the rare occasion we aren’t, we love to spend time at the lake. I am blessed to be a member of the board for Tate’s Place.
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Kyla GunnHi! I’m Kyla Gunn, wife to Garrett & mom to two precious kids—Brooks and Graycee. God called us to Big Spring 6 years ago, and we could not be happier to live in such a wonderful community.
I am a fitness instructor and nutrition coach at a local gym and wellness spa in town. Our family loves to travel, go to the lake, be active and play sports, and be surrounded by the people we love. Tate’s Place holds a special place in my heart, and I love being able to give back to our community. I can’t wait to see all that is in store for this amazing organization, and the blessing Tate’s place will continue to be in the years to come. |