GOVERNOR ABBOTT APPOINTS SIX TO THE BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Russel “Rusty” Boles of Round Rock is the broker for Summit Commercial, a commercial real estate company that serves both private individuals and public entities. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Real Estate Commission. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors on the Round Rock YMCA and the Capital Area Council of Governments. Director Boles received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas State University and a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s School of Law.

Cynthia Flores of Round Rock is a case manager for the Round Rock Area Serving Center. She is a graduate of Leadership Round Rock and serves as an ambassador for the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce. Director Flores also serves as a board member and governance committee chair for the Williamson Burnet County Opportunities, Inc., and board member for Footprints Children’s Grief Ministry. In addition, she is a member of the Williamson County Nonprofit Networking Group, Catholic Business Networking Group, and Round Rock Ministerial Fellowship. Director Flores received a Bachelor of Science from University of North Texas.

Charles Richard “Rick” Huber III of Granbury is a retired American Airlines captain. He received an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force. Director Huber is a member of the Fort Worth Air Power Council and the Grey Eagles. Additionally, he serves as chairman of the Hood County Appraisal Review Board, and is a member of the Granbury Regional Airport Advisory Board, Leadership Granbury Board of Directors, Lakeside Baptist Academy Board of Directors, and vice-president of Mesa Grande Water Supply Corporation. He was named Leadership Granbury Board Member of the Year for 2014-2015. Director Huber received a Bachelor of Science from Mississippi State University.

John Henry Luton of Granbury is chairman of the Board of First National Bank of Granbury. Director Luton received an honorable discharge from the United States Air Force. He is member of Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and has served on the boards of the Brazos Valley Soil and Water Conservation District and the Upper Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. Additionally, he is a member of the Texas Aggie Band Association, Former Students Association, the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Association, and the Champions Council of the 12th Man Foundation. Director Luton received a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University.

Jarrod Smith of Danbury is an attorney. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Brazoria County Bar Association, and the Texas Land Title Association. Director Smith also serves as a board member of the Alvin Community College Foundation. Previously, he served as secretary of the Brazoria County ESD #3, secretary of the Angleton Downtown Revitalization Corporation, and member of the Angleton Area Emergency Medical Corporation. Director Smith received a bachelor’s degree from University of Houston, Clear Lake and a Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University.

W. Wintford “Ford” Taylor of Waco is president and CEO of Wm. Taylor & Co., a commercial general construction firm. He 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. Additionally, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, is on the Board of Trustees for Camp Allen – Episcopal Diocese of Texas, is past chairman of Waco Junior Chamber of Commerce, a member of Keep Waco Beautiful, and a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Director Taylor received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Texas Tech University.