Sam Fenton – Chairman of the Board

Sam FentonRegional Marketing Representative – Capstone Asset Management Company
Houston, TX

Sam began working with non-profits in 2005 as the Development Director for KidCare America. There he helped develop and implement training for program replication which resulted in 46% growth for the organization.

In 2008 he joined Builders International as the Project and Logistics Manager. In 2009, Sam expanded the organizations operations, establishing a base in Buenos Aires, Argentina. There he recruited, trained and managed a multi-national team, oversaw all aspects of a multi-story/multi-use facility, led fund-raising efforts, and supervised team members as well as several hundred volunteers through 2011.

During that time he also worked with several humanitarian groups as an Emergency Logistics Advisor. This included rapid deployment to humanitarian emergencies as a first responder, providing on the ground assessment reports, setting up a base of operations, supply chain management and directing personnel movement. Sam has responded to crisis in 11 separate countries including the earthquake in Haiti (2010) and the Libyan Revolution (2011).

In 2011, Sam moved to Houston along with his wife, Katy and 2 daughters, Gianna (7) and Amelia (6). Katy works as the Gym Supervisor and Program Director for Discover Gymnastics. Sam is currently employed at Capstone Asset Management Company as the East Territory Regional Marketing Representative. He holds a B.A. in Humanities from Central Bible College and an A.A. in Business from Houston Community College, as well as several Financial Securities licenses.

Sam became involved with Discover Fitness Foundation in 2012, participating in the Fitness Fair and raising money through Reason2Race. He was asked to join the board of directors in April, 2013 and is actively involved as a coach for both the Fitness and Special needs programs.

He enjoys constantly learning new things, most recently tumbling. His hobbies include, reading, coaching soccer, and home improvement projects. He loves spending time with his family and enjoys traveling.