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Austin Staff |
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Austin Staff
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Kathy Dupuy, Founder/President
Kathy Dupuy began Mom’s Best Friend in 1994 and continues to run the Austin based company. Prior to launching this household staffing agency, Kathy received her Bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University of Nashville, Tennessee, where she studied political science, communications and theater. Soon after graduation, Kathy gained experience campaigning for Teresa Doggett for State Comptroller, and scheduling and organizing as the Communications director of the Alliance Defense Fund in Arizona.
Since launching Mom's Best Friend, Kathy has successfully guided the company’s expansion into the larger Texas region by setting up offices in Houston and San Antonio, and franchising to Dallas/Ft. Worth. Kathy maintains regular hours in the Austin office, while simultaneously raising a family of four children with her husband, Stuart. Kathy looks forward to the future growth of the agency by providing many more families with exceptional care, support and trust.
Email: kathy.dupuy@mbfagency.com
Phone: 512.381.3147 |
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LeAnna Hart, Director of Placements
LeAnna has been with Mom's Best Friend since 2004, where she started as the Director of the temporary services team. She now manages both the permenent and temporary divisions, bringing her years of customer service to the entire placement team. Prior to joining MBF, LeAnna spent several years as an advertising
account manager for a local Austin radio station, and she has also worked in customer service for Disney.LeAnna has a Bachelor's in Communication from the University of Arizona.
Email: leanna.hart@mbfagency.com
Phone: 512.646.1041 |
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Laura Patterson, Director of Finance & Human Resources
Laura attended the University of Kansas where she received a bachelor's
degree in business administration, with an emphasis in advertising. She moved
to Austin to put her talents to use at GSD&M Advertising Agency in Media
Planning. Since Laura joined MBF as the Operations Manager in 2002, her role
has expanded into human resources, finance, and team lead for the recruiters
as the Director of Operations.
Email: laura.patterson@mbfagency.com
Phone: 512.343.1087 |
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Jessica Sjolseth , Director of Marketing
Jessica grew up in the San Francisco Bay area before moving to Austin to study communications at St. Edward's University. She has over ten years of marketing, communication and project management experience, primarily in the financial and high tech industries including Swiss Bank (now UBS), Dell, RenewData and National Financial Partners. Jessica is passionate about marketing all of the household staffing services offered by MBF Agency as Director of Marketing.
Email: jessica.sjolseth@mbfagency.com
Phone: 512.372.9548 |
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Lisa Vines, Director of Sales Operations and Special Projects
Lisa Vines graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Communications.
She then went on to work for GSD&M for two years before coming to work for MBF as
Director of Permanent Placement. In this capacity, she created many successful,
long-term placements between families and caregivers. After becoming a mom herself
of two young children (Riley and Reid) she has taken on a new role for MBF as instructor,
trainer, and mentor for nannies of the Nanny Training Institute offered by MBF.
Drawing from her years of successful placements, she now also provides client
families with one-on-one in-home consultations and helps set expectations and
provides advice for the interviewing, hiring, and post-placement processes. MBF
further utilizes Lisa’s experience and expertise for special projects.
Email: lisa@mbfagency.com
Phone: 512.381.3145 |
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Audrey Sides , Recruiter
Audrey graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Corporate Communications. She spent a year as a recruiter for the national division of her sorority. This entailed traveling to campuses across the country launching chapters, including spending several weeks at a time recruiting and screening students. She also nannied for several families over the years, and completed an internship at The First Tee of Greater Austin. She brings a great deal of enthusiasm to the role of recruiter.
Email: audrey.sides@mbfagency.com
Phone: 512.381.3143 |
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Monica Alcantar, Household Staffing Manager
Monica graduated from the University of Texas and has worked hands on with children
in many different roles as a tutor, volunteer, and student teacher. Prior to MBF, Monica worked at an institute for multiple
doctors where she scheduled appointments for families and educated them about the
process involved with their procedures. Monica spent two years as a placement counselor for the Mom's Best Friend temporary services team before she brought her experience and excellent customer service to the MBF Agency household staffing division.
Email: monica@mbfagency.com
Phone: 512.381.3140 |
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Kate Joubert, Placement Manager, Permanent Division
Kate attended Texas A&M and started her career as a Veterinary Surgery Technician and
transitioned into a business owner for over three years. She has volunteered in various
children's homes and was a nanny / educator while attending school. She helps sponsor
children from different countries and is a little league coach. In her spare time she enjoys
spending time with her family and two beautiful God-children.
Email: kate.joubert@mbfagency.com
Phone: 512.346.7628 |
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Lindsey Hudson, Placement Manager, Temporary Division
Lindsey graduated from the University of Texas at Austin but is originally from
Houston. Lindsey does a great deal of work with children, including coaching a youth soccer team, participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters, and regular babysitting for several families. These activities, along her her experience as a nanny throughout college, provide Lindsey with a unique hands-on perspective
to her position as Placement Manager for the Austin, Houston and San Antonio temporary services team.
Email: lindsey.hudson@mbfagency.com
Phone: 512.646.1042 |
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Candace Durden, Staffing Specialist
Candace has devoted her education and career to working with children and families. A graduate of UT Austin, where she earned a B.S. in human development and family sciences with an emphasis in child development, Candace worked during her college years and currently serves as a Senior Counselor to children at Crier Creek Family Camp.
Email: candace.durden@mbfagency.com
Phone: 512.381.3144 |
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Sarah Alstrom, Staffing Specialist
Sarah is a graduate of the University of Texas, where she graduated with honors with a B.A. in history. She also played on the U.T. women's club volleyball team. Sarah has held several administrative positions, and she was also a nanny for several families during college. Sarah is a perfect fit as the liaison for all Austin temporary nannies (sitters).
Email: sarah.alstrom@mbfagency.com
Phone: 512.381.3141 |
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Corban McNeil , Human Resources/ Finance Administrator
An Oklahoma native, Corban is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma, where she received a B.A. in public relations and dance education. Corban has danced all her life, teaching dance since the age of 14 and receiving several noteworthy honors in dance over the years, including being named Choreographer of the Year at the American College Dance Festival. She worked for Mom's Best Friend as a part-time administrative assistant before moving into her full time role as human resources and finance administrator.
Email: corban@mbfagency.com
Phone: 512.646.1043 |
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Jennifer Thompson, Placement Administrator
Jennifer attended Howard Payne University where she graduated with a degree in cross-cultural communications. She has been a Summer nanny along with many years of babysitting, and she was also a camp counselor at Crier Creek Family Camp. Following her graduation from college, Jennifer spent a year teaching English in China. Jennifer is a friendly face at the front door and she provides valuable assistance to the placement teams.
Email: jennifer.thompson@mbfagency.com
Phone: 512.381.3142 |
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Jim Winblood, President and CEO, Dallas/Fort Worth
After earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration and economics from the University of Oklahoma, Jim went on to graduate from Vanderbilt University Law School. Today, in addition to his role as President and CEO of MBF Dallas, he is an equity member in the law firm of Anderson & Jones, PLLC, with eight years of litigation practice in commercial and employment law. Jim also currently serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve, holding the rank of lieutenant.
Email: jim.winblood@mbfagency.com |
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Kim Winblood, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Dallas/Fort Worth
Kim received her bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University, and then went
on to achieve her master's degree at Dallas Theological Seminary. Kim worked her
way through graduate school as a nanny, and subsequently worked as a teacher in
the Dallas area for four years where she taught health, served as the Female
Athletic Coordinator of a middle school, and coached soccer, volleyball, basketball,
track and swimming. MBF Agency utilizes her talents in many ways including screening
nannies, teaching the Nanny Training Institute, and new client membership
services for the Dallas/Fort Worth office.
Email: kim.winblood@mbfagency.com
Phone: 972.446.0500 x222 |
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Courtney Coker, Dallas Director of Client Services
Courtney attended the University of North Texas where
she received her bachelor's degree in Journalism, concentrating
in Advertising. Prior to joining MBF, Courtney spent six years
in the country club and resort industry with ClubCorp. During
that time, she also enjoyed two years nannying part-time for a
family that she met through her company. Her background in
Member Relations and her time spent with children make Courtney
a true asset to MBF Dallas.
Email: courtney.coker@mbfagency.com
Phone: 972.446.0500 x223 |
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Kari Maddox, Temporary Placement Counselor
Kari currently attends Dallas Baptist University where she will graduate with her bachelor's
in Sociology. Before joining Mom's Best Friend, Kari worked as a nanny manager for 2 1/2 years.
She has even been able to use her childcare abilities overseas working with various schools and
orphanages in Honduras, Mexico, Tanzania, Swaziland, China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. Kari's
extensive experience with children and her organizational skills assist her in her position as
Temporary Placement Counselor with Mom's Best Friend.
Email: kari.maddox@mbfagency.com
Phone: 972.446.0500 x224 |
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Holly Kehlenbeck, Permanent Placement Counselor
Holly attended Northland Baptist Bible College where she received her Bachelor's degree in
Elementary Education. She also worked as a Public Relations representative throughout school.
Prior to joining the MBF staff, Holly spent time working in various preschools, as well as
becoming a temporary nanny under MBF. After marrying a commercial pilot, Holly and her husband
were based in Puerto Rico for one year, where she was able to substitute teach in a unique
cultural environment. Her background in Public Relations, as well as her extensive experience
with children, make Holly a well-qualified addition to the Dallas office.
Email: holly.kehlenbeck@mbfagency.com
Phone: 972.446.0500 x225 |
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Lisa Stipe, Night Nanny Consultant
Lisa attended the University of Arkansas for two years, and graduated from
the National Academy of Nannies in Denver, Colorado. She is a professional
baby nurse and sleep trainer for infants, with over 20 years of experience
with newborns, including premature babies and multiples. She travels the
country teaching newborn baby care, assessing colic and reflux, and sleep
training to new parents. She joins Mom¹s Best Friend as our Night Nanny
Consultant, sharing her insight and experience with our night nannies and
families. Click here to watch a news story regarding Lisa's night nanny expertise.
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Houston Staff
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Kathy Dupuy, Founder/President
Kathy Dupuy began Mom’s Best Friend in 1994 and continues to run the Austin based company. Prior to launching this household staffing agency, Kathy received her Bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University of Nashville, Tennessee, where she studied political science, communications and theater. Soon after graduation, Kathy gained experience campaigning for Teresa Doggett for State Comptroller, and scheduling and organizing as the Communications director of the Alliance Defense Fund in Arizona.
Since launching Mom's Best Friend, Kathy has successfully guided the company’s expansion into the larger Texas region by setting up offices in Houston and San Antonio, and franchising to Dallas/Ft. Worth. Kathy maintains regular hours in the Austin office, while simultaneously raising a family of four children with her husband, Stuart. Kathy looks forward to the future growth of the agency by providing many more families with exceptional care, support and trust.
Email: kathy.dupuy@mbfagency.com
Phone: 713.776.2669 x201 |
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LeAnna Hart, Director of Placements
LeAnna has been with Mom's Best Friend since 2004, where she started as the Director of the temporary services team. She now manages both the permenent and temporary divisions, bringing her years of customer service to the entire placement team. Prior to joining MBF, LeAnna spent several years as an advertising
account manager for a local Austin radio station, and she has also worked in customer service for Disney.LeAnna has a Bachelor's in Communication from the University of Arizona.
Email: leanna.hart@mbfagency.com
Phone: 281.578.5337 |
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Paula Mast , Placement Manager, Permanent Division
Paula graduated from Texas State with her degree in nutrition and foods. Paula has served as a teacher in a child care center, and has done a great deal of babysitting for many families. She spent nearly two years working as a sales associate for Jenny Craig before joining MBF as the Permanent
Division and transitioned into the Placement Manager for Houston.
Email: paula.mast@mbfagency.com
Phone: 713.554.0407 |
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Lindsey Hudson, Placement Manager, Temporary Division
Lindsey graduated from the University of Texas at Austin but is originally from
Houston. Lindsey does a great deal of work with children, including coaching a youth soccer team, participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters, and regular babysitting for several families. These activities, along her her experience as a nanny throughout college, provide Lindsey with a unique hands-on perspective
to her position as Placement Manager for the Austin, Houston and San Antonio temporary services team.
Email: lindsey.hudson@mbfagency.com
Phone: 713.554.0406 |
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Danielle Beatty, Placement Coordinator
Danielle graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in Management. At Texas State, Danielle was a resident assistant and served as a resource and advisor for 60 people in her dorm hall. Danielle was a sales associate and assistant manager for a Coach Factory store, and has held several administrative positions as well. Through these experiences, she has gained an understanding for the importance of fulfilling and exceeding customer needs, making her an outstanding placement coordinator.
Email: danielle.beatty@mbfagency.com
Phone: 281.578.5337 |
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Kara Liggett , Staffing Specialist
Kara graduated from Rice University with a bachelor’s degree in English and Political Science. While at Rice and after her graduation, Kara broadened her world view when she played basketball in Europe. Kara’s passion for sports and her experience coaching high school basketball has given her the opportunity to gain leadership and management skills. Additionally, as a sales associate at Macy’s, she demonstrated enthusiasm and excellent customer service skills that make her an outstanding staffing specialist.
Email: kara.liggett@mbfagency.com
Phone: 281.578.8455 |
San Antonio Staff
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Kathy Dupuy, Founder/President
Kathy Dupuy began Mom’s Best Friend in 1994 and continues to run the Austin based company. Prior to launching this household staffing agency, Kathy received her Bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University of Nashville, Tennessee, where she studied political science, communications and theater. Soon after graduation, Kathy gained experience campaigning for Teresa Doggett for State Comptroller, and scheduling and organizing as the Communications director of the Alliance Defense Fund in Arizona.
Since launching Mom's Best Friend, Kathy has successfully guided the company’s expansion into the larger Texas region by setting up offices in Houston and San Antonio, and franchising to Dallas/Ft. Worth. Kathy maintains regular hours in the Austin office, while simultaneously raising a family of four children with her husband, Stuart. Kathy looks forward to the future growth of the agency by providing many more families with exceptional care, support and trust.
Email: kathy.dupuy@mbfagency.com
Phone: 210.858.5040 |
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LeAnna Hart, Director of Placements
LeAnna has been with Mom's Best Friend since 2004, where she started as the Director of the temporary services team. She now manages both the permenent and temporary divisions, bringing her years of customer service to the entire placement team. Prior to joining MBF, LeAnna spent several years as an advertising
account manager for a local Austin radio station, and she has also worked in customer service for Disney.LeAnna has a Bachelor's in Communication from the University of Arizona.
Email: leanna.hart@mbfagency.com
Phone: 800.204.2681 x203 |
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Paula Mast , Placement Manager, Permanent Division
Paula graduated from Texas State with her degree in nutrition and foods. Paula has served as a teacher in a child care center, and has done a great deal of babysitting for many families. She spent nearly two years working as a sales associate for Jenny Craig before joining MBF as the Permanent
Division and transitioned into the Placement Manager role.
Email: paula.mast@mbfagency.com
Phone: 210.858.5040 |
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Lindsey Hudson, Placement Manager, Temporary Division
Lindsey graduated from the University of Texas at Austin but is originally from
Houston. Lindsey does a great deal of work with children, including coaching a youth soccer team, participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters, and regular babysitting for several families. These activities, along her her experience as a nanny throughout college, provide Lindsey with a unique hands-on perspective
to her position as Placement Manager for the Austin, Houston and San Antonio temporary services team.
Email: lindsey.hudson@mbfagency.com
Phone: 210.858.5040 |
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Danielle Beatty, Placement Coordinator
Danielle graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus in Management. At Texas State, Danielle was a resident assistant and served as a resource and advisor for 60 people in her dorm hall. Danielle was a sales associate and assistant manager for a Coach Factory store, and has held several administrative positions as well. Through these experiences, she has gained an understanding for the importance of fulfilling and exceeding customer needs, making her an outstanding placement coordinator.
Email: danielle.beatty@mbfagency.com
Phone: 210.858.5040 |
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Hanna Carr, Staffing Specialist
Hanna is excited to be back home in San Antonio as a staffing specialist at MBF’s newest office. A graduate of UT Austin, Hanna received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, with an emphasis in marketing. In her spare time, she enjoys running marathons, reading, watching Spurs games and spending time with friends and family.
Email: hanna.carr@mbfagency.com
Phone: 210.858.5040 |
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