Support Us

Memorials & Honoraria
Remember your loved ones with a gift in their memory or honor. These gifts support our mission for both Park units.

Planned Giving
Provide a legacy for future generations and improve a place of distinction through planned giving.

Membership
Starting at $50/year, memberships help the Conservancy with funds to support our mission.
Big Bend Conservancy is governed by a Board of Directors that reside across Texas and in Washington DC. The Board decides the organization's priorities for funding, projects and partnerships in partnership with Park staff.
2017-2018 Board of Directors
Dennis Kearns - President, Austin
George Easterly - Treasurer, Houston
Matthew Bell - Vice President of Development, Houston
Gene Fisseler - Vice President of Membership, Houston
Brenda Steuer - Vice President of Communications, Houston
Joe Tooley - Secretary, Rockwall
Kris Fischer, Cottonwood Shores and Terlingua
Elizabeth Friedman, San Antonio
Jose Gaona, Midland
Pam Hall, San Antonio
Billy Hassell, Ft. Worth
Joan Hicks, Ft. Worth
Chris Holmes, Waco
Helen Johnson, Austin
Ann Kovich - Past President, Ft. Worth
Don Lewis, Waco
William McGovern, Waco
Paul Nugent, Houston
Patrick Reinhart, Austin
Truett Roberts, Ft. Worth
Ron Sommers, Marfa and Houston
In addition to the Board of Directors, the Conservancy employs two staff members. Please email or call staff if you have questions about your membership or would like to make a donation.
Courtney Lyons-Garcia
Executive Director
512-529-1149
director@bigbendconservancy.org
Arlene Griffis
Membership Coordinator
432-207-2202
membership@bigbendconservancy.org