Meet our Board

  • BONNIE KUDLICKI - BOARD CHAIR

    Bonnie Kudlicki is Sr. Art Director/Graphic Designer. She has a B.F.A. from Texas A&M University majoring in Design Communications, and worked in event production for 22 years for a variety of clients such as The Dallas Cowboys, Baylor Health Care Foundation, Berkshire-Hathaway Home Services and Bridgestone. She has been on the Richardson Real Heroes board since 2018, serving as co-chair in 2022, now chair. In 2023, she led the initiative to make RRH a nonprofit. She and her husband have produced the award recipient Hero video stories since 2019. Bonnie is on the Heights Park Neighborhood Association board serving as Publications/Design Chair for the past nine years. She also volunteered at the Eisemann Center for several years. She was a member of the second class of Richardson C.A.R.E.S.

    Bonnie and her husband Jeff Davis have lived in Richardson for over 40 years. She has a passion for this city, the performing arts, and is an active patron of dance and theatre.

  • MANASSEH DURKIN

    Manasseh Durkin of Durkin Enterprises, LLC is a second generation general contractor who has worked in all aspects of commercial and residential construction projects since 2003.

    In 2013, Manasseh moved to Richardson, and began to expand his business and team in the surrounding areas by offering exceptional service and dedicating himself to becoming personally and professionally involved in his surrounding communities.

    Manasseh demonstrates leadership by example and hopes to share his vision for community growth for generations to come with his active participation in the local community.

  • BETTE HODGES

    Bette works at the World’s Most Famous Ranch, Southfork Ranch, where the show “Dallas” was filmed. She enjoys booking group tours and events and meeting the many true “Dallas” fans. Bette also owns a music publishing company and manages song copyrights.

    Bette and her husband, David, have enjoyed living in Richardson and close to her alma mater, JJ Pearce High School, for the past 25 years. They are charter members of the JJ Pearce HOA Crime Watch Patrol. She also served on the JJPHOA Board for several years and worked on special projects with the City of Richardson to install sign toppers and entry features. Bette enjoys being involved with the City of Richardson and has attended the Richardson Citizen Fire Academy Class 20 and the Richardson Citizen Police Academy Class 33. She served on the RCPAAA Board and is currently a member of both organizations. She also attended Leadership Richardson Class XXX.

    Bette is honored to be a Board member of the Richardson Real Heroes that recognizes the great volunteers of Richardson who help strengthen our City by giving back of their time.

  • ALICIA MARSHALL

    Alicia along with her twin sister was born in Roswell, New Mexico. She has lived in Richardson since 1984.

    Alicia works full-time but somehow carves out significant time to volunteer. She works tirelessly for both the Richardson Citizens Police and Fire Academy Alumni Associations, serving in many officer positions and as a volunteer. She is a Richardson City Sign Control board member. She was a member of Leadership Richardson Class XXXIII and has been active in the Leadership Richardson Alumni Association. past Network of Community Ministries board member, Richardson inaugural C.A.R.E.S. class, Richardson East Rotary member, past President of HOA, Volunteer in Police Service, past Altrusa member, served as Chair of the “First Nights!” Gala Opening of the Eisemann Center and on the Hospitality Committee of the same event, past board member of Richardson Habitat for Humanity, and a volunteer for COR Recycling events.

    Her incredible spirit and efforts earned her recognition as a Richardson Real Hero in 2020/2021. It should be no surprise that she in turn raised her hand to join the board in 2022. Alicia has one son, one daughter, three grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

  • D.R. "D" SCHIEFERSTEIN

    D. R. “D” Schieferstein, a proud native Texan, served in the U.S. Air Force before attending North Texas State University (now UNT), where he earned a BBA degree in Finance. He holds several securities licenses and currently works as a Compliance Analyst with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. 

    “D” reconnected with Susan at their ten-year reunion for Lake Highlands High School, and have been happily married for over 40 years. They have one daughter, Kathryn, who attended L. V. Berkner High School. The family enjoys playing and going on walks with their Sheltie, Nina. For the past 36 years, they've called the Duck Creek neighborhood of Richardson home.

    “D” is passionate about volunteering and currently serves as the President of the Board of Trustees for Challenge Air for Kids & Friends, an organization that takes special needs children flying to help change their perspective on disabilities. He is also an active member of the Richardson East Rotary Club, having served as its President for the 2017-2018 term and is currently the District Secretary for District 5810. A graduate of Leadership Richardson Class VI, “D” was the alumni President in 2013-2014. Additionally, he has been a dedicated member of the Richardson Masonic Lodge for over 42 years, holding roles such as Worshipful Master, Secretary, and Chaplain.