Shannon Burton
Shannon Burton is a graduate of Texas A&M University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry. She received her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. Shannon is a licensed Physical Therapist and has practiced in a variety of settings including Geriatric Acute Care, Geriatric Outpatient, Outpatient Orthopedics, and Acute and long-term rehab. Shannon is married, has three children, and currently resides in Dallas, TX.

Rick Stouffer
Rick Stouffer is a graduate of Bucknell University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics. He worked for three years as an engineer before entering medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Rick obtained training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at the University of Virginia. He is a Professor of Medicine and Vice Chief of Cardiology at the University of North Carolina, and lives in Chapel Hill with his wonderful wife and four lively children.

Kathy Brown
Kathy Brown received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics with a minor in Math at University of Texas at Arlington. She teaches AP Physics and is Chair of the Science Department at Red Oak High School (near Dallas, TX). Kathy and her husband went on the 2004 PAPA mission trip to Zimbabwe, and have three grown children.

H. Kyle Sheets, MD
Dr. Kyle Sheets, founder and chairman of PAPA, graduated from UTMB School of Medicine. He completed his Family Practice residency training at Via Christi in Wichita, KS, and is currently practicing rural medicine in Muleshoe, TX. Kyle spends several weeks each year working in mission hospitals in third world countries. Kyle and his wife, Bernita, have ten children.

Zachary Sheets
Zachary Sheets received a Bachelor of Applied Studies degree in Liberal Arts with emphasis in Communications and Youth and Family Ministry from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX. He is founder, CEO and President of Sheets & Sons, Inc. and Director of Operations for Concord Medical Group, Inc. He has a heart for missions. He currently lives in Abilene along with his beautiful wife.