Our Leadership

Steve Coffman - President

Steve Coffman has had an extensive career in the newspaper industry, serving as a reporter and editor, and is currently the president and editor of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He and his wife Jean, a public school teacher, have lived in Fort Worth for seven years. They have two adult sons.

“I'm honored to serve on the Goodfellows board to help continue a tradition of helping those in need during the holidays begun so many years ago by our founder, Amon G. Carter. It's rewarding to play just a small part in bringing smiles to thousands of kids' faces each year.” - Steve Coffman

Matt byars - vice president

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J THOMAS WILLIAMS - TREASURER

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KIM BLOUIN - DIRECTOR

Ms. Blouin is the Director of Marketing at the Cliburn. In this role since 2017, Ms. Blouin builds the Cliburn’s advertising and marketing plans, increases local and regional audience and seeks new sources of revenue and visibility. Her responsibilities in community outreach and promotion serve to further the Cliburn’s mission. Kim worked previously at the Star-Telegram, where she served as Vice President of Strategic Development, directing community marketing and revenue efforts.  

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication from TCU, served on the Boards of the Young Alumni Association, Junior League of Fort Worth and the Young Men’s Service League. She is a proud TCU football and baseball season ticket holder. 

Her involvement on the Goodfellows Board began while she was a Star-Telegram employee. It has continued, because of her belief in the unique and crucial role that Goodfellows plays in the Fort Worth community. The holidays are synonymous with Goodfellows!

jean marie brown - secretary

Jean Marie Brown is an associate professor of professional practice in the Department of Journalism at Texas Christian University. In addition to serving as a full-time faculty member, Brown is also the director of Student Media. She learned about The Goodfellows Fund and its impact on the community while working as a city editor at the Star-Telegram. She said she admired the effort to help make sure no child was left out on Christmas morning.

Bud Kennedy - Director

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