Board Members


Kristen Booth President Kristen Boothe moved to Casa Linda Estates in the sweltering August of 2011 with her husband Ethan and sons Austin and Greyson. Ethan and Kristen fell in love with the neighborhood while spending time at Kristen’s mother Brenda’s home on San Saba. Ethan had grown up on 13 acres outside of Fort Worth and longed for a neighborhood with sprawling lawns and outdoor entertainment for his young boys. Kristen, being a realtor knew when she first saw their home on Verano that it would win the heart of even her toughest client. They both realized this would be the neighborhood they would live in for a long time, so they decided to dig in and get involved. The Boothes joined the CLENA board as a team filling the position VP of Social. Since then Kristen has helped begin the fundraiser and community event Casa Linda Lights, served as VP of Development, and Vice President. In 2013, Kristen and Ethan welcomed their 3rd son Ryder into the world and have been raising their three boys in Casa Linda ever since. Kristen is the broker of McBride Boothe Real Estate and offices at Casa Linda Plaza. She has been very fortunate to work in the neighborhood and feels especially honored when CLE neighbors trust her with selling their homes. Kristen is a member of HPUMC and serves on the leadership team of the White Rock East Garden Tour. She is excited to serve on the CLENA board as President and looks forward to working with the board to accomplish new goals and endeavors for the amazing community she calls home.	Dalton Pfiffner Vice President Dalton and her husband, Steve, moved to Casa Linda 5 years ago. They love the neighborhood, the trees, the gardens, and the community. They have loved being involved in the garden tour and Casa Linda Lights. They have 3 children, one now living in New York, one in college in Oregon, and a freshman in high school at Bishop Lynch. Dalton is an occupational therapist. She has a private pediatric practice, Therapeutic Movements, and works part time at Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation. Dalton enjoys running, walking her dogs, yoga, reading, and gardening. She is currently in the North Texas Master Naturalist certification program through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas A&M.	Carmen Parra Treasurer Carmen Parra has been a Casa Linda Estates homeowner with her husband Jaime since 2009, when she moved to Dallas from the northeast. Carmen and Jaime love raising their children in this community and have recently added a new puppy, Rocky to their family. She volunteers on the Ferguson Road Initiative board and assists with Casa Linda Lights. She has served in several board positions including membership, treasurer, and secretary. She owns CMIT Solutions, with Jaime, which provides outsourced Information Technology to small businesses.	Antoinette Martinez Secretary Antoinette was born and raised in Dallas, TX and has lived in East Dallas almost her whole life. She moved with her family to Casa Linda Estates in 2017. She is married to Joseph Martinez, a Dallas Firefighter, and together they have 2 kids and 3 dogs. Joseph is an avid volunteer for the neighborhood, their kids' school, and the Dallas Hispanic Firefighter Association. Antoinette is small business owner in East Dallas. She owns Nourish Play Therapy, a group private practice that provides mental health services for children, teens, and adults. She loves joining with the community, spreading awareness about mental health, and promoting social-emotional wellness. Antoinette has also served on the PTA board for Sanger Elementary and was on the board of advisors for Mommies in Need (now known as Annie's Place). You can find Antoinette running her kids around town to various events, cheering at football games for Bishop Lynch, and cooking up chili! Yes, she has won the chili cook-off a few times.

Kelli McCarthy Membership Kelli McCarthy and her husband, Matt, moved to Casa Linda Estates in 2014. They fell in love with the neighborhood’s large lots, trees and rural feel that reminded her of Midland, her home town. They started their family here and intend for this to be their forever home because of the relationships they have made in the area. Kelli was a Commercial Interior Designer, working on Hotels, Restaurants and Office Buildings as well as a College Professor, until she and Matt welcome their sweet daughter into the world in 2021. Since then, she has focused on giving back to the community by volunteering for a number of organizations such as the White Rock Home Tour benefitting Hexter Elementary and serving on the board of Casa Linda Estates Neighborhood Association.	Leah Almquist Social Activities Leah and Bill Almquist purchased a home in Casa Linda Estates in 2018. The Casa Linda neighborhood was just what they were looking for with its mature trees, expansive lots and quick commute to most attractions in the city. The Almquists love the friendliness of the neighborhood and the desire of many neighbors to be involved in numerous social and charity events. Leah grew up in the Casa Linda area attending Gaston Middle School and Bryan Adams High School. She went on to attend the University of Texas at Arlington where she obtained a Bachelors of Business Administration. Leah was in banking for the last 25 years working in many different capacities. She recently decided to leave banking to explore other interest as well as get more involved in neighborhood activities. Leah loves to dote on her two Labradoodles, Satchel and Sydney, travel the world and socialize with friends.	Debbie Van Zant Community Awareness	Kathy Bouchard Volunteer Coordinator Kathy was born and raised in Dallas. She majored in Business Education and received a Lifetime Certificate to teach secondary and higher education in the state of Texas. She soon began teaching for the Executive Secretarial Business College in Dallas, teaching all phases of business sciences, and serving as the Legal Program Director, as well as becoming the Housing Director for out-of-town students. Kathy was promoted to Assistant Dean and taught a total of 15 years at the proprietary school. Kathy later began working at Bishop Lynch High School as the Assistant to the Athletics Director. Later she became the Director of Kindermusik in Dallas and obtained her license as a certified Kindermusik instructor. Afterward she then become the Director of Daycare at Bishop Dunne High School. She volunteers in several service projects in East Dallas. She has been married to Tracy for over thirty years and have lived in Casa Linda since 2008. Their son, Cameron, is a Director at Avad Capital in Dallas. His wife, Katie, is a physician at Baylor in Dallas. They reside in Casa Linda Estates.

Julie Bowman Communications Julie Bowman has been a resident of Casa Linda Estates since 2007. An avid gardener, she was drawn to the expansive yards—hers has made two appearances in the White Rock East Garden Tour. Julie has also had a 25+ year career in advertising as a Creative Director and Copywriter. She's created award-winning work for agencies in Dallas, New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Minneapolis and others.	Sheila Kratz Beautification & Environment	Heather Brooks Development