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Officers & Executive Committee

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is TASA’s primary decision-making body, and consists of: four officers (the president, vice president, president-elect, and past president); one member elected from each of the 20 ESC regions; four at-large members; and the chairs of TASA’s Advocacy, Legislative, Member Engagement, and Professional Learning committees. The officers and Executive Committee work closely with TASA’s executive director and staff to conduct the business of the association.

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2024-25 TASA Officers

Martha Salazar-Zamora

Martha Salazar-Zamora

President

Superintendent
Tomball ISD

email

Chris Moran

Chris Moran

President-Elect

Superintendent
San Angelo ISD

email

 

Roosevelt Nivens

Roosevelt Nivens

Vice President

Superintendent
Lamar CISD

email

LaTonya M. Goffney

LaTonya M. Goffney

Past President

Superintendent
Aldine ISD

email

Regional Representatives

Rene Gutierrez

Rene Gutierrez

Region 1

Superintendent
McAllen ISD

email

 

Sharon McKinney

Sharon McKinney

Region 2

Superintendent
Port Aransas ISD

email

Robert O'Connor

Robert O'Connor

Region 3

Superintendent
Edna ISD

email

Walter Jackson

Walter Jackson

Region 4

Superintendent
La Porte ISD

email

Stacey Brister

Stacey Brister

Region 5

Superintendent
Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD

email

Darol Hail

Darol Hail

Region 6

Superintendent
New Waverly ISD

email

Carnelius Gilder

Carnelius Gilder

Region 7

Superintendent
West Sabine ISD

email

Jason McCullough

Jason McCullough

Region 8

Superintendent
Mount Vernon ISD

email

Brad Owen

Brad Owen

Region 9

Superintendent
Burkburnett ISD

email

John Villarreal

John Villarreal

Region 10

Superintendent
Rockwall ISD

email

Jeremy Thompson

Jeremy Thompson

Region 11

Deputy Superintendent
Denton ISD

email

Bobby Ott

Bobby Ott

Region 12

Superintendent
Temple ISD

email

Steven Snell

Steven Snell

Region 13

Superintendent
Liberty Hill ISD

email

Jonathan Scott

Jonathan Scott

Region 14

Superintendent Emeritus
Albany ISD

email

Aaron Hood

Aaron Hood

Region 15

Superintendent
Robert Lee ISD

email

Sheri Blankenship

Sheri Blankenship

Region 16

Superintendent Emeritus
Hereford ISD

email

Scott Harrell

Scott Harrell

Region 17

Superintendent
Sudan ISD

email

Jay McWilliams

Jay McWilliams

Region 18

Superintendent
Big Spring ISD

email

Jeannie Meza-Chavez

Jeannie Meza-Chavez

Region 19

Superintendent
San Elizario ISD

email

Burnie Roper

Burnie Roper

Region 20

Superintendent
Lackland ISD

email

At-Large Members

Sanée Bell

Sanée Bell

At-Large

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning
Katy ISD

email

Paula Patterson

Paula Patterson

At-Large

Superintendent
Crosby ISD

email

Diana Sayavedra

Diana Sayavedra

At-Large

Superintendent
El Paso ISD

email

Tiffany Spicer

Tiffany Spicer

At-Large

Superintendent
Buna ISD

email

Committee Chairs

Dana Bashara

Dana Bashara

Professional Learning Committee

Superintendent
Alamo Heights ISD

email

Roland Hernandez

Roland Hernandez

Advocacy Committee

Superintendent
Corpus Christi ISD

email

Donny Lee

Donny Lee

Member Engagement Committee

Superintendent
Wichita Falls ISD

email

Michelle McCord

Michelle McCord

Legislative Committee

Superintendent
Frenship ISD

email

Executive Committee Election Requirements & Eligibility

The information below is specific to the current election cycle. Read the Election Procedures for more information.

2025 Executive Committee Elections: Operating Procedures

Each nomination to the Executive Committee shall be supported by signatures of TASA members in the region, totaling a number equal to 15 percent of the active members in the region, but no less than five signatures. The required number shall be based on the total number of active members in the region at the end of the 2023-24 membership year.

A petition may be initiated by the candidate or any TASA member in the region. Petitions shall be in the hands of the TASA executive director not later than February 15, 2025. Each member presenting a nomination must state that the nominee is a paid-up member of the Association for the current year and that permission of the proposed nominee has been secured to offer his/her name as a candidate for election to the Executive Committee. Any active TASA member in the region, other than a paid staff member of the Association, is eligible to sign a petition on behalf of a nominee.

For any questions and to obtain a petition, contact Ann Roland in the Executive Office.

Eligibility Status/Petition Requirements

Executive Committee members currently representing odd-numbered ESC regions are listed below with their eligibility status. Members are eligible to serve two consecutive two-year terms. Petition requirements are based on 15 percent (but no fewer than five) of regional active members, 2023-24 final count.

Petition Requirements

*15 percent of regional active members, 2023-24 final count (no fewer than 5)

 

ESC Region Active Members Required Signatures*
1 96 14
3 88 13
5 99 15
7 202 30
9 54 8
11 407 61
13 303 45
15 82 12
17 102 15
19 33 5
Eligibility Status

* Not eligible for re-election

Region Name District
1 Rene Gutierrez, superintendent* McAllen ISD
3 Robert O’Connor, superintendent Edna ISD
5 Stacey Brister, superintendent Little Cyprus-Mauriceville CISD
7 Carnelius Gilder, superintendent West Sabine ISD
9 Sonny Cruse, superintendent Graham ISD
11 Jeremy Thompson, deputy superintendent* Denton ISD
13 Steven Snell, superintendent* Liberty Hill ISD
15 Aaron Hood, superintendent Robert Lee ISD
17 Scott Harrell, superintendent Sudan ISD
19 Jeannie Meza-Chavez, superintendent San Elizario ISD