Diane Cosgrove is the executive director of Restore Reproductive Health, established in 2021, a mission for South Texas Christian Ministries. A mother & grandmother, Diane retired after more than 23 years with the Hondo Anvil Herald to lead the ministry in providing compassionate, actionable, confidential assistance to women, couples, teens and families in Medina County. Her passion to aid those suffering from sexual-related trauma stems from her own experience with miscarriage, teenage and unexpected pregnancy, and those she knows who have suffered sexual assault / abuse and post-abortion trauma.

Andrea graduated from The University of Texas-Austin in 1986. She worked in the Medical Intensive Unit in Austin, then San Antonio for 10 years before transferring to Medina Regional Hospital to work in the Emergency Room for 4 years. She later worked as the school nurse at Meyer Elementary for 22 years. After retirement, she got the call to serve the community with Restore as the Ultrasound Nurse and continue to make a difference!

Karen worked in the banking and financial community for many years, then moved to nursing home care, from which she later retired. Her cheerful personality and her desire to help others is a huge asset at Restore.

Elizabeth is a retired homeschool mother of five. During those years, she gained experience in editing and e-book creation for both a magazine and a curriculum company. After graduating her youngest child, she decided to volunteer in her community and is excited about being on the Restore team.

Jo started her career in hospital labs, working with doctors doing special procedures, running labs and as an office nurse. After graduating from the Law Enforcement Academy in San Antonio, she was hired by Hondo Police Department as a patrol officer, then patrol sergeant. She worked her way up the ranks becoming an evidence/drug officer and then detective, pursuing felony cases including sexual assault involving children. Jo retired in 2020 from the police department and is thrilled to join the Restore Team as a Client Advocate.

Beverly is a West Texas native who moved to D’Hanis 11 years ago to be closer to grandchildren. She & her husband of 53 years, Alvis, were high school sweethearts and love to travel. She is a retired teacher and consultant for the education of gifted and talented students. She is a member of Hondo First Baptist Church where she loves to serve the LORD by helping others. She volunteered at Anderson House Pregnancy Resource Center in Uvalde before coming to Restore.

Danielle and her family moved from California here to their family farm. She retired from botany to follow her passion to become a homeschool mom of 4 young children. She and her family enjoy gardening, orcharding and animal husbandry at their ranch. Danielle is blessed by the opportunity to share the life changing power of Christ through her testimony. Restore is excited for her to serve as client advocate on our Medical Mobile Unit “Miss Ginny”. At the end of the day - when God says “Go” she gets going. 

Donald L. “Don” Abbott is president of the board of directors for South Texas Christian Ministries (formerly Medina County Christian Job Corps, parent organization to Restore Reproductive Health).  A native Texan, Don attended University of Corpus Christi (now Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi) and Howard Payne University. Following a 38-year career in public electric power, he and his wife retired to D’Hanis where they operate the family cattle ranch with partners.

Judy N. Winkler is the Vice President of the board of directors. A retired Licensed Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor and preschool teacher, this Texas native has spent the majority of her 55+ years of married life in Medina County. She has served as president of Medina County Food Pantry (10+ years); as an elected Hondo City Councilwoman, as Board Member of Medina Regional Hospital (12+ years), and as Chairman of the Missions Committee and Chairman of First Baptist Church School Committee, both at FBC Hondo, where she and her husband have been longtime members.

Jim Day, Jr., CPA, is the treasurer for the board of directors. A South Texas native, he has over 40 years in financial management experience and is currently engaged in ranching. He also serves as Treasurer for First Baptist Church of Hondo, where he and his wife attend.

Margaret Reus is secretary of the board of directors. A mother and grandmother, she served 30+ years as a church secretary, and successfully built, over the last 59 years, a successful farming operation and grain company with her husband. She currently serves on the Board of the Texas District of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ; chairs the Endowment Committee and serves as secretary of the Women's Board for St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hondo, where she and her family attend.

William “Billy” Brown Jr. is a member of the board of directors. Raised on a family farm / ranch, Billy earned his BS and MS degrees in animal science and minor in ag economics at Texas A&M University. He served on the boards of directors for Hansford Co. Farm Bureau (33 yrs.) and Perryton Equity Exchange (26 yrs.), and as deacon at First Baptist Church in Spearman, Tx.

Ted Lindeman is a member of the board of directors. A West Texas native, Ted taught vocational agriculture on the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico for 27 years, then relocated to Medina County in 2010. He works at Ulbrich’s True Value Hardware and attends First United Methodist Church (Hondo) where he has served as chairman of the Board of Trustees and is currently serving on the Administrative Council. 

Sara is a retired educator and a wife, mother, and grandmother. Passionate about the sanctity of human life, she attends the annual Texas Rally for Life in Austin and supports Restore with hands-on dedication, working behind the scenes in Restore's baby boutique and at its events, tirelessly advocating to promote its work.

Mike Barrera, a native of Laredo, TX, graduated from Clarendon College with 3 degrees at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He spent 40 years in ministry as a pastor & missionary. In his younger years, he worked for Prudential Life Insurance; as a Texas Adult Probation Officer; and as a professional basketball player. Now retired, he enjoys spending more time with his grandchildren and serving on the board governing Restore Reproductive Health. His wife of 48 years, Polly, worked an RN for 40 years

Dianne is a native Texan from Quihi. A retired elementary school teacher, she currently lives in Castroville. A mother and grandmother, she loves to dance and travel. Close to her heart is a desire to help women facing unintended pregnancies, having experienced one herself. Dianne hopes to compassionately and sincerely make a difference in the lives of those who come to Restore for help.

Eliud Plata earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice at The University of Texas-Pan-American. He is honorably retired from the Texas Department of Public Safety, after serving 30 years. He also retired after serving the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office for 8 1/2 years. He now lives in the Castroville area and enjoys volunteering with Medina County, Food Pantry and Texas Ramps Project. Very active at his church, New Fountain Methodist, he plays the drums in two musical groups and is involved with several church committees. He is also proud to serve as a Dadvocate at Restore Reproductive Health.

Margie is not “only” an insurance agent, mechanic shop owner, landscape business owner, proud mom & grandmother, she is also a volunteer Client Advocate with Restore. Margie has a servant’s heart and is proud to be a part of the Restore team where she enjoys assisting clients who come to to receive our services.

Marsha graduated from Hondo High School, then attended South West Texas State University where she earned her degree in elementary education. She taught school for 39 years. Marsha and her husband moved back to Hondo 2 1/2 years ago and are members of New Fountain Methodist Church. Martha volunteers with several organizations in the area, including as receptionist at Restore.