Board of Directors
The TASSCC Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and oversight for the association. As a working board, members actively contribute their time and expertise to guide organizational priorities, support programs and initiatives, oversee financial stewardship, and help ensure TASSCC continues to fulfill its mission.
Board members also serve through committees and other leadership assignments, working collaboratively to strengthen the organization and serve the TASSCC community.
LeeBrian Gaskins
President
University of Houston Clear Lake
Senior Associate Vice President for IT/CIO
Wendy Barron
President-Elect
Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
Chief Information Officer
Heather Hall
Past President
Texas Workforce Commission
Retired
Ed Evans
Treasurer
Texas A&M University
Associate Vice President for Enterprise IT Operations
Jonathan Joshua
Secretary
Office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott
Chief Information Security Officer
Jamie McClanahan
Board Director
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
Chief Information Officer/Information Technology Division Director
Amberle Carter
Board Director
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Chief Data & Analytics Officer
George Stolard
Board Director
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Chief Information Officer
Prasanth Manukonda
Board Director
Texas General Land Office
Chief Information Officer
Endi Silvi
Board Director
DIR
Chief Experience Officer
Ben Soto
Board Director
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Associate Vice President for Information Technology & Chief Information Officer
Ben Garcia
Board Director
University of Texas at San Antonio
Associate VP of Enterprise Service Mgmt
William Huang
Board Director
University of Texas System
Deputy Chief Information Officer
— Board of Directors
A working board, guiding TASSCC forward
The TASSCC Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and oversight for the association. As a working board, members actively contribute their time and expertise to guide organizational priorities, support programs and initiatives, oversee financial stewardship, and help ensure TASSCC continues to fulfill its mission.
Board members also serve through committees and other leadership assignments, working collaboratively to strengthen the organization and serve the TASSCC community.
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— Officer Roles & Responsibilities
Five roles, one leadership team
President
The President provides overall leadership to TASSCC and the Board of Directors and serves as a primary representative of the association.
Key responsibilities include:
- Presiding over Board and association meetings
- Setting Board agendas and guiding meeting preparation
- Appointing committee leadership and supporting committee activities
- Chairing the Annual Conference Committee
- Representing TASSCC and serving as an ambassador for the organization
- Working with the association's management company to oversee operations and Board priorities
- Helping ensure TASSCC operates in accordance with its Bylaws and governing policies
- Maintaining appropriate signature and authorization authority
President-Elect
The President-Elect supports the President in leading TASSCC while preparing to assume the presidency.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting the President with association leadership and Board initiatives
- Presiding when the President is unavailable
- Assuming the presidency if the position becomes vacant
- Supporting strategic planning and organizational priorities
- Providing an annual update on TASSCC accomplishments and upcoming priorities
- Taking an active leadership role in TASSCC programs and events
Past President
The Past President provides continuity, institutional knowledge, and counsel to TASSCC's current leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Chairing the Nominating Committee and supporting Board succession planning
- Advising and supporting the President
- Helping maintain continuity during leadership transitions
- Periodically reviewing TASSCC's Bylaws and governance practices
- Supporting communication and engagement among TASSCC leadership and partners
Treasurer
The Treasurer provides financial leadership and oversight to help ensure the responsible stewardship of TASSCC's resources.
Key responsibilities include:
- Chairing the Finance Committee
- Overseeing TASSCC's financial activities and financial reporting
- Monitoring the receipt, accounting, and distribution of association funds
- Participating in the development and oversight of the annual budget
- Overseeing investment management activities
- Supporting required audits and financial reporting
- Maintaining appropriate financial authorization and signature authority
Secretary
The Secretary supports accurate governance records, member communication, and the administration of TASSCC Board activities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Reviewing minutes of Board and general membership meetings
- Supporting the maintenance of accurate governance records
- Overseeing applicable ballot and voting processes
- Supporting communications with TASSCC members
- Chairing the Communication and Membership Committee