Welcome To
The Finis Welch Foundation

Lara was named the Finis Welch Foundation Executive Director and President in March 2022. She was an original board member of the Foundation working closely with the founder, Finis Welch, in the creation and management of the Foundation from its inception in 2011.

Lara was hired by Welch Consulting in 2000. In 2005 she was promoted to CFO. By 2020 in addition to her financial responsibilities, Lara was managing the day-to-day operations of the company. Throughout her tenure at Welch Consulting, Finis looked to Lara to help him manage his other businesses as well as his personal affairs. After Finis’ passing, she has worked closely with Kevin Murphy, the estate executor, to administer Finis’ estate.

Lara has always lived in college towns. She was born in Champaign Urbana, Illinois, grew up in Pullman, Washington and has now lived in College Station, Texas over 30 years. Lara is a graduate of Washington State University, earning a degree in Agricultural Economics. She is a member of First Baptist Church College Station. While raising her children she taught Sunday School, was active in the local PTO organization and was chair and co-chair of the After Prom Bash for a number of years. Lara donated many hours to her children’s club sports teams and did not miss many games. Lara and her husband, David, reside in College Station and have two grown children.

Lacey was named the Finis Welch Foundation’s Scholarship Program & Communications Director in March of 2022.

Prior to that she was hired by Welch Consulting in 2005 and continued to work there as the Texas Office Manager and Finis’ Executive Assistant up until his passing.

Lacey is a graduate of Texas A&M University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Agribusiness.

Lacey and her husband, Danny, reside in College Station and have two children.

Crystal began working with the Finis Welch Foundation January 2023. Prior to that she worked for a newspaper company, serving in the role as Publisher for numerous properties, including The Bryan-College Station Eagle.

A firm believer in community involvement, she has served on numerous boards including Chairman of the BCS Chamber of Commerce, President of the Rotary club, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the CHI St. Joseph Healthcare Council, Baylor Scott and White ambassador council and many others.

Crystal is a graduate of Mississippi State University, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing and a Master of Business Administration degree.

Crystal and her husband, Ken, reside in College Station and have three grown children.