James E. (Jim) Soller
Executive Director

A native of Ohio; Jim Soller is a Vietnam-era Navy veteran. A college basketball player at Bucknell University, after graduation Jim spent time in the sporting goods industry, partnering in a start-up venture in Annapolis, Maryland. He joined ExxonMobil Chemical in Maryland and moved to the Houston area with that company n 1985. He retired from ExxonMobil in 2005.

As a Rebuilding Together volunteer, Jim led repair crews for the organization for more than 25 years. He also served on the Rebuilding Together Houston board or directors before becoming full-time executive director in January 2013.
He has served on other church and non-profit boards including Memorial Drive Presbyterian, the YMCA of Greater Houston, Hope Center for Youth, and Bayou City Performing Arts. He’s also conducted strategic planning sessions for a number of other non-profit organizations.

Jim and his wife Jan have been married since 1969 and have two children and two grandchildren. In addition to do-it-yourself and home-handyman work, Jim also enjoys tennis, golf, bridge, reading, theater, movies, meals out with friends, and travel.

Terri Drabik - O'Reilley
Director of Community Relations and Special Projects

Chuck Lutke
Director of Organizational Advancement

Tim Rogers
Director of Construction

Ralph Hillman
Volunteer Home Repair Program Manager

Maxine Morgan
Program Manager

Karla Carranza
Intake Specialist

Debbie Tucker
Office Manager

Tracy Hynson
Construction Coordinator

David McCalvin
Housing Consultant

Paul Ramirez
Houston Consultant