The Taylor-Odom Foundation was founded to honor Davey Lea Taylor Odom and Douglas E. “Doc” Odom. Two parents who instilled in their children that knowledge through higher education and hard work are the keys to a good life.

Each year the Foundation will provide scholarships to graduating seniors from Liberty County, Texas who may not be able to afford higher education.

Officers and directors of the Taylor-Odom Foundation include:

• Cathy Odom Staples – 1969 graduate of Hardin High School & 1979 graduate of Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa). Retired from Belden Inc. as senior vice president, human resources.
• Lea Ann Odom Zimmer - 1995 graduate of Dayton High School and 2007 graduate of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Currently, teacher at Barbers Hill Middle School North and real estate agent at Texas Diamond Realty.
• Chad Douglas Odom - 1997 graduate of Dayton High School. Received a certificate in process technology from Lee College in 1999. Currently, subject matter expert with Chevron Phillips, Baytown.

Ms. Staples said, “I am pleased to be able to offer this opportunity to students. The Foundation is named for my parents, Davey Lea Taylor Odom and Douglas Ervin “Doc” Odom, who encouraged my brother and me to pursue an education beyond high school and to apply our skills and abilities to advance our careers. My goal is to help under-served students pursue their dreams and prepare them for a competitive employment environment.”