Officers and Directors

Board Of Directors 2026 – 2027

John W. Crain

Melanie K. Anderson

Ron Tyler, Ph.D.

Jim Bruseth, Ph.D.

Joan Casey

Todd Kerstetter, Ph.D.

Kimberly F. Williams

Hon. David D. Jackson, Founding Lifetime Director

Mary Volcansek, Ph.D., Lifetime Director

Officers

Chairman of the Board, John W. Crain

President, Jessica L. Hamlin

Vice Chair, Kimberly Williams

Secretary, Joan Casey

Assistant Secretary, Gary Smith

Treasurer, Jim Bruseth, Ph.D.

Advisory Council

Margaret Crain

Carolyn Newham

Animal Protection Program Director
Mitchell Fox

Texas History Program Director
Jessica L. Hamlin

Director of Administration
Amy J. Askari