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

Taylor Davis – Chair, TTC Board
Mandi Thomas – Staff Liaison
Hanna Cofer – TTC Staff

Nick Campbell
Jaime Castillo (AIPP)
Christine Chute Canul (PARD)

Marjorie Flanagan
Sandra Gonzalez
Sharon Maidenberg

Kathleen Stimpert
Constance Y White
Mary Yancy

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 – Staff Liaison
Hanna Cofer – TTC Staff

Alex Albright – TTC Board
Huyler Brooks
Ursula (Uschi) Hammes
Matt Harriss – TTC Board

Rob Kepple
Andrew Klitch
Carmen Luevanos
Mimi Marziani

Madeline Meyer – Twilight Liaison
Jared Morill
Mike Shaw – TTC 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
Hanna Cofer – TTC Staff

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 comprised of 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
Hanna Cofer – TTC Staff
Charlotte Tonsor – TTC Staff

Russell Castro
Heather Corcoran
Chris Garza
Justin Hayes – TTC Staff

Kevin Lanza – TTC Board
Leslie Lilly
Michael Meihaus
Martin Nembhard

Jonathan Ogren
Jonatan Salinas – TTC Staff
Staryn Wagner

Executive Committee

Mike Shaw – Chair
Claire Hempel – Past Chair
Hanna Cofer – TTC Staff

Mike Marin – Chair-Elect
Jim Matoushek- Treasurer
Tara Shaikh – Secretary

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
Hanna Cofer – TTC Staff
Andrew Cortez – TTC Staff

Colin Corgan
Samantha Garrett
Stacy Huntoon

Jared Morrill
Scott Neuendorf

Mike Shaw – TTC Board
Scott Thomas

Governance Comittee

Scott Thomas – Chair
Mike Shaw – Board Chair
Hanna Cofer – Interim CEO

Nickie Froiland
Claire Hempel – TTC Board

Mike Marin – TTC Board
Sandi Tomlinson

Government Relations

Hanna Cofer – TTC Staff
Mandi Thomas – TTC CMO

Andy Austin
Leah Bojo

Jed Buie
Ashley Fisher – TTC Board

Zach Hunter

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
Hanna Cofer – TTC Staff
Grady Reed – 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 – TTC Board
Susan Smith Turrieta

Councils & Task Forces

Advisory Council

Brian Ott – Chair
Claire Hempel – Board Liaison
Hanna Cofer – TTC Staff
Heidi Anderson
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
Jessie Stewart – Staff Liaison

Kelly Frye – Seaholm Liaison
Matt Oliver

Chris Ragland – TTC Board
Catherine Robb

Seaholm Waterfront Project Campaign

Heidi Anderson
Bobbie Barker
Coin 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 Hanna@thetrailconservancy.org for more information.

Committees