Members

The SARFPG is composed of planning group members representing various interest groups. It is guided by the Texas Water Development Board, led by an Executive Committee, governed by bylaws, and supported by the San Antonio River Authority and a team of technical consultants. The existing members vote for new planning group members when a vacancy occurs or terms expire.

Executive Committee

Office
Chair Derek Boese
Vice Chair Cara Tackett
Secretary David Wegmann
At-Large Debbie Reid
At-Large Nefi Garza
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Voting Membership

Interest Name Entity Committee
Agricultural Brian Yanta Texas A&M AgriLife, Goliad County
Counties David Wegmann Bexar County Executive, Technical
Electric Generating Utilties Doris Cooksey CPS Energy
Environmental Debbie Reid Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance Executive
Flood Districts Nefi Garza TetraTech Executive, Technical
Industries Cara Tackett Pape-Dawson Engineers Executive
Municipalities Jeffrey Carroll City of Boerne Technical
Municpalities Sabrina Santiago City of San Antonio Technical
Nonprofit Suzanne Scott Nature Conservancy Technical
Public John Beasley U.S. Army Environmental Command
River Authorities Derek Boese San Antonio River Authority Executive
Small Business Jose Reyes Maestas & Associates, LLC Technical
Water Districts David Mauk Bandera Co River Authority & Groundwater District
Water Utilities Donovan Burton San Antonio Water System
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Non-Voting Membership

Name Entity
Carly Rotzler Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Fernando Perez Texas Division of Emergency Management
Jami McCool Texas Department of Agriculture
Jarod Bowen Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
Kris Robles General Land Office
Anita Machiavello Texas Water Development Board
Joel Anderson Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
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Political Sponsor

Name Entity Contact
Kendall Hayes San Antonio River Authority khayes@sariverauthority.org

Technical Consultant

Name Entity Contact
Ron Branyon HDR Inc. ronald.branyon@hdrinc.com