About Us

ABOUT RAINBOW ROOM ROCKWALL

As First Lady of Texas, Laura Bush promoted the Rainbow Room concept, and thanks to her leadership, there is now a Rainbow Room in every Texas county. The Rainbow Room of Rockwall County was established in 1999.

Our mission is to ensure all Rockwall County children who have been abused or neglected, and require the intervention or engagement of Child Protective Services, are supported, by providing for their immediate, on-going, and essential physical and emotional needs.

We are a working board of volunteers. We have no paid staff, no building expense, and very little operating expense, so that 98% of every dollar donated to us goes directly to the children.

Jerry Welch
Jerry Welch
Board President

Jerry has served five years as a volunteer and Board Member with the Rainbow Room. Jerry currently serves as the Vice President of Community Relations.

Jerry has 30+ years' experience in Telecommuting, retired in 2007 and started his own Real Estate career. Jerry serves as Commissioner on the Rockwall Planning & Zoning Commission, he is a Rockwall Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and a member of the Rockwall Noon Rotary.​

Cindy O’Reilly
Cindy O’Reilly
VP - Projects

Cindy joined the Rainbow Room Board of Directors in 2023 as Vice President of Projects and is committed to supporting the organization’s mission in any way she can.

She brings over three decades of leadership experience from her career as a Director at Raytheon, where she retired after 33 years of service. Cindy is married and enjoys gardening, caring for her three beloved dogs, and spending quality time with her four grandchildren.

Leanne Anderson
Leanne Anderson
Treasurer

Bio Coming Soon

Karen Larman
Karen Larman
Secretary

Bio Coming Soon

D. Matthew Gibson
D. Matthew Gibson
VP - Communications & Marketing

Matt Gibson is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in design and marketing, and more than two decades dedicated to advancing nonprofit initiatives. He has partnered with organizations such as Rotary International and Harmony School of Innovation to strengthen their outreach and impact through strategic branding and creative communications. In 2023, Matt relocated to Rockwall County, where he continues to apply his expertise and passion for supporting mission-driven organizations. He currently serves as President of the Rockwall Breakfast Rotary Club and is the proud father of two daughters, Paige and Isabella, both graduates of Texas A&M University.

Beth Johnson
Beth Johnson
Board Member

Beth is a dedicated member of the Rainbow Room Board and is honored to support an organization that provides critical resources to children in crisis. With a strong passion for service, she has spent the past 20 years volunteering with various organizations focused on children and seniors, while also holding multiple board positions throughout her 35-year professional career.

Beth currently serves as Senior Vice President at Frost Bank, where she fulfills dual roles as a community leader in Rockwall and a relationship manager in commercial banking. She has been married for 23 years and is a proud mother of two, grandmother to two grandsons, and dog mom to Olive.

Tiffany Miller
Tiffany Miller
Board Member

A lifelong Texan and proud Rockwall resident, Tiffany Miller has practiced law for more than a decade, focusing on family law, criminal law, juvenile matters, CPS cases, estate planning, and probate. Throughout that time, Tiffany has handled a wide range of cases involving children and families, developing a strong understanding of the legal and personal challenges that often surround these situations. Licensed to practice in both state and federal courts across Texas, she is also a certified mediator in civil and family cases and holds certifications as both an Attorney Ad Litem and Amicus Attorney.

In addition to her legal work, Tiffany is committed to serving the community and supporting organizations that protect and care for children in difficult circumstances. This dedication to children and families aligns closely with the mission of the Rainbow Room of Rockwall County, which provides essential clothing, supplies, and comfort items to children who have been removed from unsafe environments. Through community involvement and professional experience, Tiffany remains focused on helping ensure that vulnerable children receive the support and care they need during challenging times.

Gunnar Ledermann
Gunnar Ledermann
Board Member

A passionate resident of Rockwall, Gunnar is deeply invested in the community he calls home. He appreciates the charm of Downtown, the Harbor, local parks, and the vibrant food scene—but it’s the people who truly make Rockwall special. His involvement with local nonprofits such as Helping Hands, Meals on Wheels Senior Services, Rainbow Room, and the Kiwanis Club has allowed him to build meaningful connections with both dedicated volunteers and those in need. He also enjoys collaborating with the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce, the City of Rockwall, and the Downtown Rockwall Association to help preserve the city’s small-town, family-friendly atmosphere.

Gunnar earned his Bachelor of Arts in Classical Languages (Greek and Hebrew) with an emphasis in Spanish from Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota. He continued his theological education at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, Wisconsin, completing an eight-year training program to become a pastor. During his third year, he interned at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Leesburg, Florida. In May 2016, he graduated with a Master of Divinity degree and was assigned to Divine Peace Church in Rockwall. He and his wife, Marinda, are raising their five children with a deep appreciation for the Texas spirit and sunshine.

Kathy Oswalt
Kathy Oswalt
Board Member / Grant Writer

With over 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and Certified Nurse Case Manager, Kathy brings clinical and leadership expertise to the Rainbow Room. Her career includes roles as a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, Certified Life Care Planner, and Manager of a group of 20+ Telephonic Case Managers across the U.S.

After retiring in May 2025, Kathy sought a meaningful way to serve her community. Drawn to the Rainbow Room’s mission, she joined the organization in December 2025. Her past service includes memberships with Lakeside Ambucs and the Rockwall Women’s League.

Kathy and her husband, Mike, moved to Rockwall in 2007. After their two sons served in the U.S Air Force, they chose to move close by, settling in Fate & Heath to raise their families. Kathy & Mike are the proud grandparents of 4 grandchildren, all of whom attend Rockwall ISD schools.

Kathy enjoys family time, cheering for her grandchildren at their activities, spending time with friends, golfing, boating, and fishing with Mike and family.

Angel Butler
Angel Butler
VP Community Relations

In 2026, Angel Butler joined the Rainbow Room Board as VP of Community Relations, with a goal of improving community awareness, engagement, and investment. With more than 25 years of service and advocacy, she brings her degree from Boise State University, in Communications (also known as the gift of gab degree), to serve the ever-growing needs of the Rainbow Room, here in Rockwall.

Angel moved to Rockwall in 2014, where she helped her husband start Butler Law Office, which then became Atrium Legal Group in 2020, a boutique law firm focused on Estate Planning, Guardianships, Probate, and Business Formation. She now works as the Director of Operations, managing the firm's six attorneys and seven staff members, where her main role is translator: Legalese to understandable English.

Her off-the-clock time revolves around her, husband, their four children, serving with the youth at her Church, working with the Rockwall Chamber of Commerce, and hanging out with her three dogs.