Board of Directors

We’re committed to CARE (Connections, Advocacy, Resources and Education) in every region of the state.

Our board is comprised of five Regional Directors to represent each part of Texas; as well as Executive Committee Members, At-Large Directors, Legislative Chair and Ex-Officio Directors to represent the whole of Texas.

President

Jacob Zuniga, CPRP
Deer Park PARD
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President Elect

Megan Mainer, CPRP
Angleton PARD
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Past-President

Mary Hemenes, CPRP
Round Rock PARD
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Central Region | Director

Lauren Shrum
Schertz PARD
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East Region | Director

Jed Aplaca, CPRP
Pasadena PARD
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North Region | Director

Heather Lambert, CTRS, CPRP
Garland PARD
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South Region | Director

Sarai Garcia, CPRP
McAllen PARD
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West Region | Director

Jesus Coronado
Abilene PARD
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At Large Director 1

Jessica Burke, CTRS, CPRP
Texas Parks and Wildlife
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At Large Director 2

Christi Pruitt, CPRP
Haltom City PARD
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At Large Director 3

Kyle Kelley, CPRE, AFO, CPO, MCPTM
Red Oak PARD
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Legislative Chair

Jeff Achee, CPRP
Pflugerville PARD
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