Arts + Culture Committee

The Arts + Culture Committee provides creative direction and oversight of TTC’s Arts + Culture Program. They advise in conceptualizing, developing, and implementing arts and culture programs and support outreach to Austin’s arts and culture community. The committee is chaired by a member of TTC’s board, with the majority of members being arts professionals from a cross-section of arts disciplines. At least one member will be from the City of Austin Art in Public Places and one from the Parks and Recreation Department. The committee meets quarterly

Sandra Gonzalez – Chair, TTC Board
Mandi Thomas – Staff Liaison

Nick Campbell
Christine Chute Canul (APR)

Marjorie Flanagan
Sharon Maidenberg
Jamey Poole

Rebecca Rende (AIPP)
Kathleen Stimpert

Development Committee

The Development Committee supports all development and fundraising efforts of The Trail Conservancy. The committee is chaired by a TTC board member and managed by the Chief Development Officer. The board chair and a finance committee member also sit on the committee, as well as the executive director and other board and non-board members. This committee meets monthly.

Chris Whitaker – Chair, TTC Board
Lila Weatherly Rivera – TTC Staff

Alex Albright (Board)
Huyler Brooks
Uschi Hammes
Matt Harriss (Board)

Frances Jordan (Board)
Rob Kepple
Andrew Klitch

Kip Lewis
Madeline Meyer – Twilight Liaison
Mike Shaw (Board)

Equity & Engagement Committee

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee guides and holds The Trail Conservancy accountable for integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into all aspects of work. A current board of directors member chairs the committee and comprises additional board, staff, and non-board members. Staff members of this committee meet monthly, and the larger advisory group meets at least four times yearly.

Kevin Lanza – Chair, TTC Board

Ultima Castro
Katrina Saldana

Jonatan Salinas – TTC Staff
Rocio Villalobos

Park Operations Committee

The Park Operations Committee is responsible for developing and implementing criteria by which projects are selected, identifying needs and opportunities, prioritizing projects, implementing and monitoring. The committee is chaired by a current board of directors member and comprises additional board and non-board members. This committee meets six times a year, every other month.

Kenny Carothers – Chair, TTC Board
Grady Reed – Staff Liaison
Charlotte Tonsor (TTC Staff)

Kyle Anderson
Russell Castro
Chris Garza
Leslie Lilly (AWSP)

Charles Mabry
Martin Nembhard
Jonathan Ogren
Jonatan Salinas (TTC Staff)

Kirsten Schneider (APR)
Nicholas Teddy (TTC Staff)
Riley Wade (TTC Staff)
Staryn Wagner

Executive Committee

Ashley Fisher – Chair
Mike Shaw – Past Chair
Julie Fisher – TTC Staff

Alex Albright – Secretary
Jim Matoushek- Treasurer

Rob Gandy – Member at Large
Matt Harriss – Member at Large
Kevin Lanza – Member at Large

Scott Thomas – Member at Large

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is responsible for providing financial oversight for the organization. The Treasurer, an officer of the board of directors, leads the committee. The committee is comprised of additional board, staff, and non-board members. This committee meets monthly.

Jim Matoushek – Chair, TTC Board
Frances Deviney – TTC Staff
Beth Rindfuss – TTC Staff

Samantha Garrett
Stacy Huntoon

Jared Morrill
Scott Neuendorf

Mike Shaw
Scott Thomas

Governance Comittee

Scott Thomas – Chair
Ashley Fisher- Board Chair
Julie Fisher – CEO

Frances Deviney (TTC Staff)
Nickie Froiland
Claire Hempel

Mike Marin
Mike Shaw
Sandi Tomlinson

Government Relations

Ashley Fisher – Board Chair
Julie Fisher – TTC CEO
Mandi Thomas – TTC CMO

Andy Austin
Leah Bojo

Jed Buie
Lia Truitt

Marketing Committee

The Marketing Committee is responsible for developing and implementing the annual marketing, communications, events, and programming plans for The Trail Conservancy. Committee members are instrumental in helping promote the Trail as both a community resource and a community responsibility that benefits social, economic, and environmental vitality. A board of directors member chairs the committee and comprises additional board and non-board members. This committee meets quarterly.

Ashley Jones – Chair, TTC Board
Mandi Thomas – TTC CMO

Kirsten Knipp
Bonnie Palmer
Megan Meece Paul

Frances Jordan
PJ Thompson
Kristin Thumlert

Lia Truitt – TTC Board

Projects Committee

The Projects Committee is responsible for developing and implementing criteria by which capital improvement projects are selected, identifying needs and opportunities, and prioritizing projects and implementation. A board of directors member chairs the committee and comprises additional board and non-board members. This committee meets monthly.

Evan Taniguichi- Chair, TTC Board
Charlotte Tonsor – Staff Liaison
Nick Blok – TTC Staff

Joe Boyle
Drew Carman
Ada Corral
Ilse Frank
Al Godfrey

Logan Golla
Ashley Heeren
Sarah Hobson
Chris Jackson

Andrew Maebius
Muna Mitchell
Dana Peele
Jim Stephenson
Susan Smith Turrieta

Councils & Task Forces

Advisory Council

Brian Ott – Chair
Mike Shaw – Board Liaison
Julie Fisher – TTC Staff
Andy Austin
Leah Bojo

Chris Carlson
Griffin Davis
DeWitt Gayle
Al Godfrey

Dale Herron
Chris Jackson
Kate Lowery
Brad Maples
Stefan Pharis

Catherine Robb
Sandi Tomlinson
Susan Turrieta
Bob Wynn
Mary Yancy

Leadership Giving

Rob Gandy – Chair, TTC Board

Alex Albright
Grant Butler
Bart Knaggs

Matt Oliver
Chris Ragland
Catherine Robb

Seaholm Waterfront Project Campaign

Heidi Anderson
Bobbie Barker
Colin Corgan

Griffin Davis
Kelly Frye
Al Godfrey

Matt Harriss – TTC Board
Catherine Robb
Mary Yancy

If you are interested in joining a TTC Committee, please email Frances@thetrailconservancy.org for more information.

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