02/03/2026
Let me introduce you to another one of our Board Advisors Shalome Dow and tell you a little bit about how we met and who she is.
The day I met Shay was July 7 2025. I was assigned to a K-9 team by Harry Holt who was leading civilian flood response teams out of the Center Point Volunteer Fire Department. Shay is an owner of Ella S.A. Contracting, LP and met us with her Husband Ward and crew to excavate a specified location. Together we quickly realized we needed more equipment. A bond was formed that day in the mud as we held our tears for a later date and wiped sweat from our faces. That was the first of many “Hey I know A guy’s” as I reached out to a friend Lee Ballenger who responded with more equipment to assist. We were there to support one another and our community any way we could.
How would I describe Shay? Shay is women of Grit, Grace & Faith. She always asks “What do you need?” The mission carried forward as you see the photo of her on her four wheeler July 10th mucking out homes with the crew. She along with other equipment operators patiently, and with a few good spirited laughs, gave me a crash course in equipment. We reminded each other to get medical treatments, drink water, and sleep if needed. We prayed together and for each other. There were many sleepless nights and early mornings fueled by caffeine. She was an integral part of equipment coordination, lodging accommodations and supply procurement during this disaster across multiple counties in conjunction with organizations and fire departments. Over the holiday’s she helped us acquire a tree wrapper to help deliver all of the donated Christmas trees from Sisterdale Volunteer Fire Department to flood affected families and Blue Santa. Yes she is still at it!
Shay does all this while looking glamorous. Did I mention she is also a Sales Director for MARY KAY, the owner of Ella SAR, and created the Boerne Ladies Connect which is the largest women’s facebook group in Boerne? Oh Yes! This woman radiates from the inside out with a heart of pure gold.
We at HCAR are truly blessed to have her as part of our team! Thank you Shay for all that you continue to do for our community 🌻
