Lower Colorado River Authority

Dani has worked in volunteer water quality monitoring for many years. He was program coordinator for the Austin Youth River Watch Program from 1992 until 1999, when he joined the CRWN team at LCRA. He supervises CRWN staff, whose purpose is to engage the public as volunteer monitors, address community water quality concerns, coordinate outreach presentations and workshops, manage monitoring site distribution, and represent CRWN within LCRA and among supporting entities.

Mary Nelle (Dudley) is a native Texan, having been born in San Antonio, while her dad was stationed there with the army during WWII. During her youth, she lived in Moscow, TX, and Tulsa, OK, before moving to Houston where she spent most of her school years. She graduated from Milby High, in Houston and attended Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches. Mary Nelle works part time for the Lower Colorado River Authority at one of their rural storage facilities a few miles outside Bastrop. When not at her 3-day-a-week she can usually be found pursuing her quilting hobby with a passion.

Robin began her career in water quality as a volunteer, first with the Save Barton Creek Association and the Save Our Springs Alliance, and then as a volunteer water quality monitor for the CRWN program. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Resource and Environmental Studies from Texas State University. As volunteer coordinator she fosters leadership opportunities for volunteer monitors, and supports research and participation in optional parameter testing, which includes bacteria testing, biomonitoring and transparency measurements. She also provides oversight for water quality index reporting and is CRWN's contact for potential monitors. Robin edits Aqua Vitae, the program's quarterly newsletter, and manages content on LCRA's CRWN Web page.

Theresa has a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Arts in Human Services specializing in conflict resolution from St. Edward's University. As one of three CRWN volunteer coordinators, she is responsible for volunteer support and management, as well as public education and outreach. Theresa is responsible for planning, coordinating and executing CRWN events, which include the annual stewardship workshop and student symposium. She is also responsible for producing and updating the CRWN Water Quality Training Manual. Because she lives and enjoys recreation on the river downstream of Austin, Theresa has a particular interest in downstream issues.

Victoria Black is the Technology Services Help Desk Supervisor with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) in Austin, where she and her team provide technical support to LCRA employees up and down the River. Prior to working at LCRA, Victoria spent 9 years in the publishing industry as a Procedures Analyst, EDI Services/Computer Help Desk Manager, where she provided training and phone support to Field Sales representatives across the nation and in Europe. In addition, her unique blend of experience includes high energy, computer training, facilitation, plus participating in triathlons and marathons. Victoria is an HDI Certified Help Desk Manager and a Certified Associate in Project Management. Victoria's desire to lead the Austin chapter stems from her appreciation of the resources HDI offers her as a support professional and the opportunity to contribute her leadership experience to the chapter's success.

Rebecca A. Klein of San Antonio is principal of RA Klein & Co. and is counsel to the law firm of Tuggey Rosenthal Pauerstein Sandoloski and Agather L.L.P., where she specializes in energy, communications and national security related matters. Gov. Rick Perry in 2001 appointed her as a commissioner on the Public Utility Commission of Texas and as chair from 2002 to 2004. Klein is a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and served in the White House from 1989 to 1992. She sits on the boards of an Austin biotechnology company and a financial firm based in New York City. She received a bachelor's degree from Stanford University, a master's degree from Georgetown University and a law degree from St. Mary's University. She volunteers on the board of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and is a member of the Texas Bar Association. Klein was appointed Board chair by Gov. Perry in January 2008, and continues to serve in that role at the pleasure of the governor.

Mr. Bobby Long , Chief Technical Officer. Mr. Long joined Sunrise in July 2007 as the Chief Technical Officer. Since 2003 until joining Sunrise, Bobby worked as a consultant for Access Exploration, a geological consulting firm, where he focused on the analysis of onshore and offshore projects along Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast. Before that from 1992 through 2003 Bobby managed the Ukrainian operations of Epic Energy, a Canadian exploration and production company. Prior to that from 1983 to 1992 he served as the Chief Geophysicist at Challenger Minerals, a subsidiary of Global Marine Drilling, an offshore drilling contractor that operates worldwide. Prior to that from 1981 to 1983 he worked as Chief Geophysicist for Kirby Exploration, a medium-sized independent oil and gas producer operating in the Gulf of Mexico, Oklahoma and the Rocky Mountains. After graduating in 1965 from Texas A&M University with a Master's degree in mechanical engineering Bobby joined the exploration division of Shell Oil Company where he worked until 1981 holding a number of senior geophysical positions finally becoming Senior Staff Geophysicist in 1978. Bobby is a member of Society of Exploration Geophysicists, American Association of Petroleum Geologists and Society and Petroleum Engineers.

Charles R. Moser, a Brenham resident, is editor and publisher of the Brenham Banner-Press and is president of Cuero Newspapers, Inc., which publishes newspapers in Cuero and Yorktown. He is past president of the Brazos River Authority, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, Trinity Medical Center of Brenham, Economic Development Foundation of Brenham and Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park Association. He is also a member of the Tributary League, which supports the Colorado River Foundation. Moser serves as a director of the Texas Daily Newspaper Association. Gov. Rick Perry appointed him to the LCRA Board in 2001 for a term that expires in 2007. Moser is a graduate of Sam Houston University and a former member of the alumni board, and currently serves on the College of Business Administration Advisory Board.

Nettleship was appointed to the Board in January 2004 to represent San Saba County. He is an attorney in private practice and ranch manager for Seis Primos, Inc., in San Saba and Webb counties.

John C. Dickerson III is an Investment Representative with Edward Jones in Bay City. He is a founding member of the Tributary League, which supports the Colorado River Foundation. A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and South Texas College of Law, Dickerson served as Matagorda County attorney from 1985 to 1993. He is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and a Past President of the Matagorda County Bar Association. Dickerson also has been active with the Bay City Chamber of Commerce and the Bay City Lions Club. Gov. Rick Perry appointed him to the Board in 2004 for a term that expires in 2009.

Lucy Cavazos of Kerrville is the assistant district attorney for the 216th Judicial District. She was appointed to that post in January 1997. She serves on the board of Family Services of the Hill Country and is a member of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association as well as the Association of Government Attorneys in Capital Litigation. Cavazos received a bachelor's degree from Schreiner College and a law degree from Baylor University School of Law. Gov. Rick Perry appointed her to the Board in 2004 for a term that expires in 2009.

Walter Garrett of Wharton is a hay producer. He is a retired district conservationist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service. He is a member of the Sheriff 's Association of Texas, the Farm Bureau of Texas and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Garrett serves as a commissioner of the Wharton City Planning Committee and president of Wharton Craft. He received a bachelor's degree from Prairie View A&M University. Gov. Rick Perry appointed him to the Board in 2004 for a term that expires in 2009.