Patricia Carlson

Director
1-Place 2, Tarrant County

Pat Carlson, of Fort Worth, Texas (Member, Administration Committee).  Ms. Carlson is Vice President of Carlson Engineering, Inc.  She is a member of the Council for National Policy and a member of the Fort Worth Rotary Club.  She served on the Advisory Council for the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Ms. Carlson is a graduate of Polytechnic High in Fort Worth and attended college.  Ms. Carlson was appointed Director of the Trinity River Authority’s Tarrant County area in 2008.

Karl R. Butler

Chairman, Resources Development Committee
2-Place 1, Dallas County

KARL R. BUTLER of Dallas, Texas (Member, Executive Committee and Chairman, Resources Development Committee).  Mr. Butler is founder and president of ICC Energy Corporation.  He is also a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve Medical Service Corps, has been awarded the National Defense Medal, and was recently appointed by the Secretary of Energy to the National Petroleum Council.  His professional memberships include the American Gas Association, the American Association of Blacks in Energy, the Natural Gas Society of North Texas, the Dallas Assembly, the Dallas Zoological Society, the Dallas Petroleum Club, the Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Business

Development Council and the National Association for Advancement of Colored People.  He also serves on the board of directors of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Energy – Minority Business Development Advisory Board.  In addition, Mr. Butler is a member of the board of directors of the Zale Lipshy University Hospital, Jarvis Christian College, the Salvation Army, the United Way Metropolitan of Dallas, and Southern Methodist University Willis M. Tate Lecture Series Advisory Board.  He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Jarvis Christian College.  Mr. Butler was appointed as Director for the Authority's Dallas County area in 2000.

AnaLaura Saucedo

Director
2-Place 2, Dallas County

ANALAURA SAUCEDO of Dallas, Texas (Member, Utility Services Committee).  Ms. Saucedo invests in residential property.  She is a former news reporter for KLIF and KRLD radio in Dallas. Ms. Saucedo worked for the Office of Minority Business Enterprise; Dept. of Commerce and was instrumental in helping to develop the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce and the U. S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.  She spent twelve years volunteering in PTA and was awarded a Life Member

James W. Neale

Director
2-Place 3, Dallas County

James W. Neale of Dallas, Texas (Member, Resources Development Committee).  Mr. Neale is President and Owner of Quorum Energy Company, an exploration and production company in the oil and gas business.  He is the Chairman of the District 9 Advisory Council for the Dallas Independent School District and a member of the Trinity Trust Foundation.  Mr. Neale served as Executive Assistant to Governor Bill Clements and as an Executive Committee Member for the Dallas Blue Foundation.  He served a term as Foreman for the Dallas  

County Grand Jury in January 2005.  Mr. Neale earned a bachelor of arts in economics from the University of Texas in Austin. He was appointed as Director for Trinity River Authority’s Dallas County area in 2008.

Keith W. Kidd

Director
2-Place 4, Dallas County

KEITH W. KIDD of Dallas, Texas.  Mr. Kidd is President of Encino International.  He is a member of the Texas and Washington, D.C. Bar associations.  Mr. Kidd received a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Georgetown University, a master’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Alabama and a law degree from Texas Wesleyan School of Law.  He has served with the U.S. Army Reserve since 1993 with a current rank of Major.  Mr. Kidd was appointed as Director for Dallas County in 2008.

Michael Cronin

President
Place 3, Kaufman County

MICHAEL CRONIN of Terrell, Texas (President and Member, Executive Committee).  Mr. Cronin is Vice Chairman of the board of directors of American National Bank of Texas.  He is a member of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas and the Texas Bankers Association. He has served as president of the Terrell Economic Development Corporation  

since its inception in 1990.  He is also president of the Terrell Industrial Foundation, a member and past chairman of the Terrell Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Terrell Rotary Club.  Mr. Cronin earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas.  Mr. Cronin was appointed as Director for the Authority's Kaufman County area in 2000.  

Jess A. Laird

Director
Place 4, Henderson County

JESS A. LAIRD of Athens, Texas (Member, Utility Services Committee).  Mr. Laird is Chief Executive Officer and President of First State Bank in Athens, Texas. He serves on the Board of Directors at First State Bank in Athens, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas, the Athens Chamber of Commerce and the Trinity Valley Community College Foundation.  He is Treasurer of the Henderson County Salvation Army.  Previously, Mr. Laird has served as President of the Athens Rotary Club, as President and Director of The Cain Center and President and Director of the American Heart Association.  He served on the Board of Managers for the East Texas Medical Center.  He has served on the Board of Directors for Region VII Education Service Center, the Henderson 

County United Way and Keep Athens Beautiful.  He earned a B.S. in Biology from Texas A&M University and an M.B.A. from the University of Texas in Tyler.  Mr. Laird was appointed as Director for the Authority’s Henderson County area in 2008.

Harold L. Barnard

Chairman, Utility Services Committee
Place 5, Ellis County

HAROLD L. BARNARD of Waxahachie, Texas (Member, Executive Committee and Chairman, Utility Services Committee).  Mr. Barnard is president and managing officer of Ellis County Abstract and Title Company, Inc.  In addition to being a member of the Texas Land Title Association and the Texas Association of Abstract and Title Agents, he is past president of the Waxahachie Chamber of Commerce and current director and past president of the Ellis

Kim C. Wyatt

Chairman, Legal Committee
Place 6, Navarro County

KIM C. WYATT of Corsicana, Texas (Member, Executive Committee and Chairman, Legal Committee).  Mr. Wyatt is President of the Community National Bank and Trust of Texas, and, Chief Executive Officer of Community Bank Holdings of Texas.  He holds a B.B.A. in finance from Texas A&M University and graduated from the Southwest Graduate School of Banking.  Mr. Wyatt is a former member of the Planning and Zoning Board of the city of Corsicana.  He is a member of the Board of Trustees of the First United Methodist Church, a member of the Corsicana Optimist Club and a member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows.  Mr. Wyatt is Treasurer of the Corsicana Livestock and Agricultural Center, a

Nancy E. Lavinski

Director
Place 7, Anderson County

NANCY E. LAVINSKI of Palestine, Texas (Member, Administration Committee).  Ms. Lavinski is a retired educator with over sixteen years of classroom and departmental leadership experience in English and Government.  Currently she is Co-Managing Partner of the Royalty Valuation Services Group and an Advisory Board Member of Propensity, Ltd., a Human Resource Advisory and Consultancy.  Mrs. Lavinski is an active fund raiser for the American Cancer Society and served as co-chairman

of the 2004 Cattle Barons’ Ball.  She is a member of the Literary Review Society and serves on the Staff-Parish Relations Committee at the First United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Lavinski received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin.  Mrs. Lavinski was appointed Director for the Authority’s Anderson County area in 2001.

Dr. Linda Timmerman

Vice President
Place 8, Freestone County

LINDA TIMMERMAN, Ed.D. of Streetman, Texas (Vice-President and Member, Executive Committee).  Dr. Timmerman coordinates Strategic Business Development for Texas Dermatology Associates.  She is a member of the Texas Association of Community College Teachers, the Corsicana Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Rotary International.  Dr. Timmerman is active with the American Cancer Society, serving as a Reach-to-Recovery volunteer.  She is past president of the National Council of Instructional Administrators and past president of the Texas Community College Instructional

Administrators.  Dr. Timmerman is a member of Lakeside United Methodist Church.  Dr. Timmerman received a bachelor of science and a doctorate of education from Texas A&M University-Commerce.  Dr. Timmerman was appointed Director of Trinity River Authority’s Freestone County area in 2002.

Amanda B. Davis

Director
Place 9, Leon County

AMANDA B. DAVIS of Buffalo, Texas (Member, Resources Development Committee).  Ms. Davis is an Assistant Principal at Buffalo Elementary in Buffalo Independent School District.  Ms. Davis is a member of the Texas Farm Bureau, the Leon County Veterans Memorial Committee, the Science Teachers Association of Texas, and the Elementary Principals Association.  Ms. Davis earned a bachelor of education from Sam Houston State University, Magna Cum Laude and is pursuing a master of education at Abilene Christian University.  She is a member of the National Honor Society.  Ms. Davis was appointed as Director for TRA's Leon County area in 2008.

Kevin Maxwell

Director
Place 10, Houston County

kevin maxwell of Crockett, Texas (Member, Legal Committee).  Mr. Maxwell is President of S.C. Maxwell Co., Inc., a construction, real estate and ranching business.  Mr. Maxwell is a member of the Texas Wildlife Association, a member of the Sharon Temple Shriners and a 32 degree Scottish Rite Mason.  He is President of the Crockett Athletic Booster Club and a member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Committee.  In the

past, Mr. Maxwell has been Chairman of the Crockett Area Chamber of Commerce, President of the Crockett Merchants Little League, Master of the Lothrop Masonic Lodge and member of the Crockett Rotary Club.  He earned a bachelor of science from Sam Houston State University in Agricultural Education.  Mr. Maxwell was appointed as Director for Trinity River Authority’s Houston County area in 2008.

Herschel S. Brannen III

Director
Place 11, Trinity County

Herschel S. Brannen III of Trinity County, Texas (Member, Legal Committee).  Mr. Brannen is the Principal of the Eagle Academy of Texas, a Texas Charter school.  He is a member of the Trinity County Historical Commission and past president of the Trinity. Lions Club and the Trinity Chamber of Commerce.  He earned a bachelor of science

J. Carol Spillars

Director
Place 12, Madison County

CAROL SPILLARS of Madison County, Texas (Member, Legal Committee).  Ms. Spillars is a File Manager for Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP and co-owner of Spillars Family JKBar Ranch.  She retired from Madisonville Consolidated Independent School District after 26 years of service.  Ms. Spillars is a past member of the Texas Association of School Business Officials and the Texas Association of School Boards.  She is a Certified Educational Office

Professional and a Certified Texas School Business Specialist.  Ms. Spillars was appointed to the Trinity River Authority’s Madison County area in 2008.

Andy Martinez

Director
Place 13, Walker County

ANDREW MARTINEZ of Huntsville, Texas (Member, Utility Services Committee).  Mr. Martinez is a retired construction safety supervisor from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.  He attended Sam Houston State Teachers College in 1951-1952.  Mr. Martinez was ordained as a Baptist minister in 1978.  He served as Interim pastor at Faith Memorial Baptist Church.  He is now a member of the Second Baptist Church.  He has been active as a Prison Ministry Volunteer for 32 years including serving as Facilitator for the Voyager program at the Huntsville Prison Unit.  Mr. Martinez is a past elected member of the Huntsville City Council, the Huntsville

Independent School Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Republican Party of Walker County.  He is a member of the World Safety Organization, the 32 degree Scottish Rite, the Arabia Temple Shrine and the Huntsville Lions Club.  Mr. Martinez is a Charter member of the League of United Latin American Citizens and a member of the city of Huntsville Cultural Planning Council.  He served on the city of Huntsville Arts Commission and currently serves on the Gulf Coast Trade Center Board of Trustees.  Mr. Martinez was appointed as Director for Trinity River Authority’s Walker County area in 2004.

Steve Cronin

Director
Place 14, San Jacinto County

STEVE CRONIN, of Shepherd, Texas (Member, Resources Development Committee).  Mr. Cronin is Director of Transportation at Coldspring Independent School District and the owner of Triple B Goat Ranch.    He is a member of the Vocational Agricultural Teachers Association of Texas.  He is a secretary/treasurer and past president of the County Farm Bureau.  He serves as financial advisor for the Coldspring FFA Booster Club and on a committee for the San Jacinto County Fair Association.  He is a coach for the Dixie Youth League and a leader with 4-H.  Mr. Cronin served more than seven

years as an Agriculture Field Representative for the Texas Farm Bureau and more than six years as an Agriculture Extension Agent for the Texas A&M University System.  He received a bachelor’s degree in agricultural education and master’s degree in agriculture from Sam Houston State University.  Mr. Cronin was appointed Director of Trinity River Authority’s San Jacinto County area in 2002.

Manny Rachal

Director
Place 15, Polk County

Manny Rachal, of Livingston, Texas (Member, Administration Committee).  Mr. Rachal is President of Shrimp Boat Manny’s, an established seafood restaurant since 1985.  He is a successful real estate developer in Polk and Angelina Counties creating both Rachal Properties and M&N Investments.  He is a member of the Polk and Angelina County Chamber of Commerce.  Mr. Rachal was  

previously an active member of the Lafayette, Louisiana Jaycees and the Evangeline Area Boy Scouts Council.  He attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana.  Mr. Rachal was appointed Director for the Trinity River Authority's Polk County area in 2008.

David B. Leonard

Director
Place 16, Liberty County

DAVID LEONARD of Liberty, Texas (Member, Resources Development Committee).  Mr. Leonard is the General Manager and Owner of Liberty – Dayton Chrysler, an auto dealership.  He is a member of the Liberty – Dayton Chamber of Commerce and a member and Past President of the Liberty Lions Club.  Mr. Leonard is the Director of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the Liberty Elks Lodge.  He is Past Director of the Trinity Valley Exposition.  He attended Lee College.  Mr. Leonard was appointed Director for the Authority’s Liberty County area in 2008.

Shirley K. Seale

Director
Place 17, Chambers County

Shirley K. Seale of Anahuac, Texas (Member, Utility Services Committee).  Ms. Seale is a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones, an investments company.  Ms. Seale is a member of the Chambers County Economic Development Board and a member of the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce.  She was a member of the board of directors for the Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority from 1997 to 2007.  Ms. Seale served as a board member for the Chambers County Industrial Development Board and as Fundraiser

Chairman for the Chambers County American Heart Association.  She is a member of the Chambers County Republican Women where she served as Treasurer, Vice President and as a delegate to the State Republican Women’s Association.  Ms. Seale is a member of the First Baptist Church in Anahuac and has served as Church Treasurer for ten years.  Ms. Seale is a Graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking and attended Lee College, Lamar University and Bank Operations School at East Texas State University.  Ms. Seale was appointed to the Trinity River Authority’s Chambers County area in 2008.