The CFBRAA Foundation was incorporated by CFBRAA in November, 2008. The initial Board of Directors was elected by the CFBRAA Board of Directors. According to the Bylaws of the Foundation, additional Board members are elected by the CFBRAA Foundation Board of Directors. The President of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Alumni Association is a permanent member of the Foundation Board of Directors. A majority of the Board of Directors of the Foundation must be active members of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Alumni Association.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
DAVID RATTAN (President)
David Rattan grew up at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch where he lived with his parents from the time he was born until graduating from Boys Ranch High School in 1978. He holds a degree from West Texas State University where he majored in agriculture and was selected as Man of the Year in 1982. David and his wife, Lee Ann, live in the Fort Worth, Texas area where he operates his company, WTXU Business Group
TONY WADE (President of CFBRAA)
Tony graduated from Boy’s Ranch in 1987. He has long been the driving force behind the CFBRAA Gun Raffle, the most effective fundraising activity of the Association.
BOBBY SARPALIUS, DMin. (Secretary / Treasurer)
Bobby is a 1967 graduate of Cal Farley's, also receiving degrees from Hardin-Simmons University and both his Masters and Doctorate from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Bobby was a pastor for 20 years. He served as the first Executive Director of the Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Alumni Association and currently serves as the Special Assistant to the President of Cal Farley's, Inc for Alumni Relations. Bobby and his wife Cindy live in Hurst, Texas.
MICHAEL ROGERS
Michael grew up at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch where he lived for 5 years in Lutz Dorm until1971. He continues to serve on the CFBRAA BOD since 2005 and also served as President of CFBRAA for 3 terms. Michael helped form the Foundation and served, as it’s first President while he was serving as CFBRAA President. Michael lives in Ocala, FL with his wife Cynthia and has 3 children and 2 grandchildren. With15 years of service, he serves as National Director – Engineered Products for Gemaire Distributors a national company, and a subsidiary of WATSCO, publically held NYSE Company – WSO. Michael has served in many capacities related both to 501(c) 3 organizations and business related boards, including Co-Chair for United Way Fund Raising, LSU - Scholarship Board of Directors, ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America) as President for 3 terms, along with other community and ministry boards
CHUCK FARRELL
Chuck Farrell attended the Ranch in 1958/59. He departed the Ranch in January 1960 to enter the U. S. Army. His initial assignment was as a Heavy Equipment Operator .....a skill that he acquired as a Boys Rancher.
Farrell applied to and was accepted to Army Helicopter Flight School in 1967. He won his wings in 1968 and spent the rest of his Army Career as a Rotary and Fixed Wing Aviator. He earned a BS in Aviation Science from Embry Riddle University. He retired from the military in 1984. He spent the next 19 years as a Captain and Instructor Pilot at several major airlines. Seven more years were spent in corporate aviation prior to retiring in 2010.
Farrell was selected for the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2011. He is currently serving as the Chairman of the CFBRAA Scholarship Committee and and a member of the BOD.
TOM NOVAK
Tom Novak grew up with his four brothers at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch from 1964 to 1973 when he graduated. He attended Texas Tech University with the assistance of a Boys Ranch scholarship where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture Science and a teaching degree. He later completed his Master of Management degree from Wayland Baptist University. For two years he taught Ag Science and Technology in Dalhart and then returned "home" to Boys Ranch in January 1980. Tom worked as a teacher, vocational mentor (work boss), Farm and Ranch Manager and was promoted to Campus Administrator in 1999. In 2007 he was promoted to Vice President of Development, specializing in planned and major gifts and later retired after 33 years of total service to the organization. Currently, he is a realtor in Amarillo and the surrounding area and spends as much time as possible with his family, including his wife, two children and 4 grandchildren. Tom loves Boys Ranch, his home, and considers the alumni his family. He has served on the Alumni Association Board of Directors and has been a very involved member of the Association for a number of years.
BRET TIBBETS
Bret graduated from Cal Farley's in 1991.
JASE PATRICK
Jase Patrick's Christian upbringing on the Ranch instilled a deep appreciation for rural life and community values. His early years were shaped by rodeo, and being part of the 2005 State Champion XC Team, and as lead guitarist in the church praise band. Summers were spent breaking cutting horses, while mornings began with milking Holsteins—a testament to his determination and hands-on nature.
Jase pursued his passion for science and faith at Baylor University, studying Neuroscience, and later at West Texas A&M University, focusing on Neurobiology. He earned an MBA from The University of Texas at Dallas, specializing in Automotive Finance and Corporate Strategy, and has spent over a decade in the auto industry.
As CEO and Founder of Go-Mozy, Jase leads a trusted platform simplifying auto refinancing. He also serves as an expert witness in automotive litigation, leveraging his industry expertise and behavioral psychology insights to promote transparency and accountability. In this role, he has been humbled to work with congressmen, government agencies, and media to address fraudulent practices.
He dreams of returning to the Ranch with his family to serve as House Parents.