Officers and Directors
Board Of Directors 2025 – 2026
John W. Crain
Melanie K. Anderson
Ron Tyler, Ph.D.
Jim Bruseth, Ph.D.
Joan Casey
Mary Volcansek, Ph.D.
Kimberly F. Williams
Hon. David D. Jackson, Founding Director
Officers
Chairman of the Board, John W. Crain
President, Jessica L. Hamlin
Vice Chair, Mary Volcansek, PhD.
Secretary, Joan Casey
Assistant Secretary, Hon. David D. Jackson
Treasurer, Jim Bruseth, Ph.D.
Advisory Council
Margaret Crain
Bonnie Hill
Todd M. Kerstetter
Carolyn Newham
Animal Protection Program Director
Mitchell Fox
Texas History Program Director
Jessica L. Hamlin
Director of Administration
Amy J. Askari