Board of Directors

---

  Chris Knippa is a native Texan, born in Ft. Worth and raised in Dallas. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University and has been residing in Boerne, TX for 14 years with his wife of 25 years. Together they have two children, Riley (23) and Dean (18). They have been members of St. John Lutheran Church for 14 years. It is at St. John that C

  Chris Knippa is a native Texan, born in Ft. Worth and raised in Dallas. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University and has been residing in Boerne, TX for 14 years with his wife of 25 years. Together they have two children, Riley (23) and Dean (18). They have been members of St. John Lutheran Church for 14 years. It is at St. John that Chris was introduced in to the Uganda ministry while he was serving as chairperson on the church Outreach Committee. Chris joined the board of Uganda Tree of Life in 2012 and has served as president of UTOLM since 2016. Chris focuses his efforts and talents on water well missions in Uganda. 

Vicki is also a native Texan and a 32 year resident of the city of Boerne, located in the Hill Country northwest of San Antonio. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center where she received a degree in nursing. Vicki has three children and seven grandchildren ranging from 7 to 18. She learned of UTOL in 2009 fro

Vicki is also a native Texan and a 32 year resident of the city of Boerne, located in the Hill Country northwest of San Antonio. She is a graduate of the University of Texas Health Science Center where she received a degree in nursing. Vicki has three children and seven grandchildren ranging from 7 to 18. She learned of UTOL in 2009 from other members of her church, First United Methodist. In 2009, she went on her first mission trip to Uganda and in 2010, joined the UTOL Board as medical advisor. Her focus is on reaching the most vulnerable children living in remote areas where there is no healthcare.

 Wayne is a native Texan and graduate of Texas A&M University. He has been a resident of the Texas Hill Country for over 34 years. He and his wife, Marcy, are members of St. John Lutheran Church in Boerne. They have 2 married children, both currently serving in the military, and one granddaughter. Wayne has supported the Uganda Tree of Li

 Wayne is a native Texan and graduate of Texas A&M University. He has been a resident of the Texas Hill Country for over 34 years. He and his wife, Marcy, are members of St. John Lutheran Church in Boerne. They have 2 married children, both currently serving in the military, and one granddaughter. Wayne has supported the Uganda Tree of Life ministry for years. His first trip to Uganda in 2019 left a deep impact, causing him to take a more active role in the ministry. 

Reverend Kim Burke is an Elder in the United Methodist church and serves our board as spiritual director. She is currently serving as Senior Pastor of North Shore United Methodist in Canyon Lake.

Kim has been involved and serving UTOL since 2009. Since that time she has sponsored children, traveled many times to Uganda and is currently foc

Reverend Kim Burke is an Elder in the United Methodist church and serves our board as spiritual director. She is currently serving as Senior Pastor of North Shore United Methodist in Canyon Lake.

Kim has been involved and serving UTOL since 2009. Since that time she has sponsored children, traveled many times to Uganda and is currently focusing on digging water wells to the most needy communities assisting in bringing clean water and the Living Water of Jesus Christ to our Ugandan friends. Kim also has a passion for Women’s leadership and works closely with our Women’s Ministry in Uganda providing training and empowerment.

 Lee Bowers, a follower of Christ, was born in Austin, TX but has lived in the San Antonio/Boerne area for over 45 years. For 37 years, he has been married to Cindy and together they have three beautiful daughters, three fabulous sons in laws and 7, soon to be 8, precious grandchildren. After joining Mike & Kim Gaunt and Greg Lewis on mis

 Lee Bowers, a follower of Christ, was born in Austin, TX but has lived in the San Antonio/Boerne area for over 45 years. For 37 years, he has been married to Cindy and together they have three beautiful daughters, three fabulous sons in laws and 7, soon to be 8, precious grandchildren. After joining Mike & Kim Gaunt and Greg Lewis on mission to Uganda in 2006, Lee has returned several times and thoroughly enjoyed building friendships and expanding God’s Kingdom in Uganda. Lee assisted in creating UTOL, served as President of the Board and continues to serve on the Board today.