Brazos River Authority Board of Directors

Cynthia A. Flores

Presiding Officer
Round Rock

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Cynthia Flores of Round Rock was appointed to the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors in 2015 by Governor Greg Abbott. She serves as Presiding Officer for the Board of Directors at the pleasure of the Governor.

In 2008, she graduated from Leadership Round Rock and began serving as an ambassador for the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce. She will serve on their Board of Directors in 2016.

Mrs. Flores served as a board member of the Williamson Burnet County Opportunities, Inc. from 2009 – 2015 and as a board member for Footprints Children’s Grief Ministry in 2015. She participates in the Williamson County Nonprofit Network group as well as the Catholic Business Network and Ministerial Fellowship groups.

Mrs. Flores received a Bachelor of Science degree from University of North Texas. She and her husband, Rene, have two children and live in Round Rock.

Term of Service: 2021 - 2027

Wesley D. Lloyd

Assistant Presiding Officer
Waco

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Wesley Lloyd of Waco is an attorney and senior counsel at Freeman Mills PC. He is Board Certified in Oil, Gas & Mineral Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a member of the American Inn of Court, the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners, and the State Bar of Texas (SBOT), where he is a member of the Environmental and Natural Resources Section, and the Oil, Gas & Energy Law Section. Lloyd received a Bachelor of Science in Ag Economics from TAMU and a Juris Doctor from TTU Law School.

Term of Service: 2025 - 2031

R. Wayne Wilson

Secretary
Bryan

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R. Wayne Wilson of Bryan was appointed to the BRA Board of Directors by Governor Greg Abbott in February 2019. He was reappointed to the Board in 2023.

Mr. Wilson owns and operates Wilson Cattle Company, a diversified stocker and cow-calf operation. He currently serves as chairman of the Brazos G Regional Water Planning Group and as a member of the board of directors of RVOS Farm Mutual Insurance Group of Companies. In addition, he served as former board chair of Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach and as past director of the Brazos Valley Groundwater Conservation District and Capital Farm Credit, ACA. He has also served in various capacities on other local, county and state boards and committees.

Mr. Wilson is a member of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Texas Cattle Feeders Association, National Cattleman’s Beef Association and National Rifle Association.

Term of Service: 2023 – 2029

Tom Abraham

Sugar Land

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Tom Abraham of Sugar Land is the president and chief executive officer of Transtar AC Supply. Abraham was the former mayor pro tem and council member for the city of Sugar Land. Abraham received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Tampa and a Master of Business Administration from Delhi University.

Term of Service: 2025 - 2031

Brad Benham

Abilene

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Brad Benham of Abilene is an attorney and the vice president of Hendrick Health overseeing the Foundation. He is a member of the SBOT and the State Bar of California. Additionally, he is chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission for the City of Abilene, chair of the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, parent volunteer with the Wylie ISD, fellow with the Texas Hospital Association Leadership Fellows program, member with the Highland Church of Christ, and volunteer with the Abilene Zoo. Benham received a Bachelor of Education from Abilene Christian University and a Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law.

Term of Service: 2025 - 2029

Gary Boren

Lubbock

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Gary Boren of Lubbock is a retired businessman and music producer. He served for 40 years as senior vice president of G. Boren Services, Inc. He is a member of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce, Texas Tech Red Raider Club, Texas Tech Chancellor’s Council, Texas Tech Society of the SPUR, South Plains Workforce Solution, and the Society of Human Resource Management. He is a former City Councilman for the City of Lubbock and previously served on the Lubbock Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees as president. Boren received a Bachelor of Science in English and History from Texas Tech University (TTU).

Term of Service: 2025 - 2031

Frederick “Fred” Dodd, II

Bryan

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Frederick “Fred” Dodd, II of Bryan is the vice president of CSA Construction, Inc. He holds a board seat on the Texas Water Infrastructure Network and is a member of the Water Environment Association of Texas. Dodd received a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science from TAMU.

Term of Service: 2025 - 2027

Christine Giese

Brenham

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Christine Giese of Brenham is the owner and President of BENCOR, a printed circuit board manufacturing and assembly company she started in 1992 in the living room of her home in Houston. Since then, she has grown the business, which is now located in Brenham. She earned her High School Diploma from MacArthur High School.

Term of Service: 2021 - 2027

Jennifer “Jen” Henderson

Round Rock

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Jennifer Henderson was appointed to the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors by Gov. Greg Abbott in February 2019.

Mrs. Henderson is the founder and President of Henderson Professional Engineers, a land development firm in Round Rock, Texas. She received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University and currently holds a Professional Engineering License from the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.

She is a member of the American Society of Professional Engineers and the Sergeant-at-arms of Round Rock Noon Rotary. She is the Chair of the Round Rock Planning and Zoning Commission.

A Round Rock resident, Mrs. Henderson and her husband Clinton have two children.

Term of Service: 2023 – 2029

Rick Huber

Granbury

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Charles Richard “Rick” Huber III of Granbury has been re-elected to the office of Assistant Presiding Officer of the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors. Mr. Huber has been on the Board since 2015.

He is a graduate of Mississippi State University, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. He is a former United States Air Force pilot and a retired American Airlines Captain.

Mr. Huber is a member of the Fort Worth Air Power Council and the Grey Eagles. Additionally, he is a member of the Granbury Regional Airport Advisory Board and Vice-President of the Mesa Grande Water Supply Corporation. He is a former Chairman of the Hood County Appraisal Review Board and a former member of the Leadership Granbury Board of Directors, where he was named Board Member of the Year in 2014-2015.

Term of Service: 2021 - 2027

Lonnie Key

Lake Jackson

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Lonnie Key of Lake Jackson is the president and CEO of First State Bank in Clute. He is a member of the board of directors for the Texas Banker Association. Additionally, he is a director for the Brazoria County Dream Center, Employing People with Disabilities, New Beginning Community Church, and Texas Association of Sports Officials Salt Grass Chapter Umpires. Key received a Bachelor of Business Administration in General Business from Sam Houston State University and a banking degree from Southern Methodist University Cox Southwestern School of Banking.

Term of Service: 2025 - 2031

Judy Ann Krohn, Ph.D.

Georgetown

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Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Judy Ann Krohn, Ph.D. of Georgetown to the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors in February 2019.

Dr. Krohn is retired from a career in education, training, and professional development. She holds a doctorate in education administration. Throughout her professional experiences in school districts, the Texas Education Agency, and the University of Texas at Austin, she dedicated her efforts, energy, and enthusiasm to students and the educators that touched their lives.

Over the years, Dr. Krohn has received several honors including being named the Leander ISD Teacher of the Year, receiving the TEA Department of Accountability and Evaluations Service Leadership Award, and the TEA J. Warren Hitt Distinguished Service Award.

Today, she pursues her lifelong passions of continuous learning and giving back to the community through her volunteer work with the Georgetown Police Department and global travel.

Term of Service: 2023 – 2029

Traci Garrett LaChance

Danbury

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Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Traci Garrett LaChance of Danbury to the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors in February 2019.

Mrs. LaChance is the U.S. Production Lead for RiceTec, Inc., which drives sustainable food production through rice seed technologies and makes a positive impact on farmers, employees and stakeholders. She has been in the seed rice business for 25 years. Mrs. LaChance and her husband are owners of Sonic Drive-Ins in Brazoria and Galveston counties.

Born in Dallas, Mrs. LaChance received a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing from the University of Houston. She attended Danbury High School. Mrs. LaChance is a Board member for Our Lady Queen of Peace School. She is a member of Share the Harvest Foundation, the Alliance of Brazoria County, and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church. She volunteers with Military Moms & Wives of Brazoria County and RiceTec Community Outreach.

Mrs. LaChance is married to husband, Paul. They have three children and two grandchildren.

Term of Service: 2023 – 2029

Jim Lattimore, Jr.

Graford

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Jim Lattimore, Jr. of Graford is the owner of The Lattimore Company. He is a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and the National and Texas Solid Waste Association of North America. Additionally, he is a member of the McDonald Observatory Board of Visitors and the Possum Kingdom Lake Association. He was honorably discharged from the United States Army. Lattimore received a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering from UT Austin and a Certificate and Strategy and Planning from the Rice Institute – Jesse Jones Graduate School of Business.

Term of Service: 2025 - 2031

Stephen Luskey

Fort Worth

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Stephen Luskey of Fort Worth is a co-founder and the chief commercial officer of Brazos Midstream. He is a member of the Fort Worth Country Day School Board of Trustees. At the University of Texas (UT) at Austin, Luskey is a member of the Longhorn Foundation Advisory Board, the McCombs School of Business Dean's Advisory Council, the Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center Board, and the UT Development Board. In addition, he is on the Board of Directors of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, a Superintendent, and a member of the Calf Scramble Committee. He is a member of YPO, and the Texas Pipeline Association Board. Luskey received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from UT Austin McCombs School of Business.

Term of Service: 2025 - 2031

Catherine “Cat” Parks

Hamilton

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Catherine “Cat” Parks is the co-owner and operator of the Trinity Ranches, located in Texas and New Mexico. She is a member of the Texas Farm Bureau, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, and the American Quarter Horse Association. She serves as a senior consultant for the Leadership Institute and was recently named president of the Coalition Por/For Texas.

Term of Service: 2023 - 2029

Austin Ruiz, O.D.

Harker Heights

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Austin Ruiz, O.D. of Harker Heights is the owner and optometrist with Killeen Vision Source. He is a member of the Texas Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, American Board of Optometry, and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development. In addition, he is a board member on the Central Texas Workforce Commission and a member of the Killeen Noon Lions Club and Killeen Food Bank. Ruiz received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Houston and a Doctor of Optometry from the University of Houston College of Optometry.

Term of Service: 2021 - 2027

Jarrod D. Smith

Danbury

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Jarrod D. Smith of Danbury was named to the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors by Governor Greg Abbott to complete the term of Cynthia Bourland of Round Rock who resigned to accept a state appointment.

Mr. Smith received a bachelor’s degree from University of Houston Clear Lake and a Juris Doctor degree from Texas Southern University. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Brazoria County Bar Association, and Texas Land Title Association.

Additionally, Mr. Smith is a member of the Alvin Community College Foundation Board of Directors. He previously served as secretary of the Brazoria County ESD #3, secretary of the Angleton Downtown Revitalization Corporation, and is a member of the Angleton Area Emergency Medical Corporation.

Term of Service: 2023 – 2029

Jeff Tallas

Sugar Land

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Jeff Tallas of Sugar Land is the owner of Tallas Insurance and Financial Services. He is a past president and member of the Rotary Club of Sugar Land. Tallas currently serves on the Community Advisor Board for Memorial Herman Sugar Land. Tallas received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Texas A&M University (TAMU).

Term of Service: 2025 - 2031

W. Wintford Taylor, III

Waco

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W. Wintford “Ford” Taylor III of Waco was named to the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors by Governor Greg Abbott. He replaces Mrs. Kari Belt of Gatesville whose term has expired.

Mr. Taylor received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Texas Tech University. He was previous president and chief executive officer of Wm. Taylor & Co., a commercial general construction firm.

Mr. Taylor is a member of the Association of General Contractors – Texas Building Branch Board of Directors, serving as the state director for the Central Texas Associated General Contractors, and a member of Rotary Club of Waco. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trustees for Camp Allen – Episcopal Diocese of Texas. He is past chairman of Waco Planning Commission, member of Waco Business League, and a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

Term of Service: 2021 - 2027

Kenny Weldon

Stephenville

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Jerry “Kenny” Weldon, II of Stephenville has been appointed to the Brazos River Authority Board of Directors by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Mr. Weldon will complete the term of Director John Henry Luton, who has retired.

Mr. Weldon is a 26-year career civil engineer officer with the United States Air Force, retiring as a Colonel. He is a three-term mayor of the city of Stephenville. Mr. Weldon received a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy, a Master of Science in Environmental Management from the Air Force Institute of Technology, and a Master of Science in National Security Policy from the National War College.

He is a member of the Society of American Military Engineers, Turnbow-Higgs American Legion Post 240, Gideons International – Stephenville Camp, Texas Hereford Association, and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. Additionally, he is an ordained deacon for First Baptist Church Stephenville and a high school leader for Coaches Outreach.

Term of Service: 2024 - 2027