State board

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The Native Plant Society of Texas is governed by a State Board which meets quarterly. The State Board consists of one designated representative from each of the chapters plus officers who are elected at an annual membership meeting. Board meetings are open to all members.

  • President Lonnie Childs, Fredericksburg
  • VP Administration Dell Hood, Wimberley
  • VP Advocacy Ricky Linex, Weatherford
  • VP Chapter Liaison Cathy Lustgarten, Carrollton
  • VP Communications Bill Hopkins, Gordon
  • VP Education Dawn Hancock, Ft Worth
  • VP Environmental Liaison Kevin Janni, Arlington
  • VP Finance Cecil Carter, Denton
  • Past President Cynthia Maguire, Denton

Staff and appointed positions

  • Office Coordinator Pam Middleton
  • Audit Committee Chair Betsy Farris
  • Bring Back the Monarchs Project Coordinator Cathy Downs
  • Botanical Advisor Jason Singhurst
  • Historian Harriet Horton
  • Librarians Gerin and Dell Hood
  • Nominations Committee Chair Rhoda Poenisch
  • Operation NICE! Coordinators Stephen Brueggerhoff & Deedy Wright
  • Native Landscape Certification Project Coordinator Melissa Miller
  • Volunteer Coordinator Jane Crone