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. The Board decides the organization's priorities for funding, projects and partnerships in partnership with Park staff.
2019-2020 Board of Directors
Brenda Steuer - President, Houston
Pam Hall - Vice President of Development, San Antonio
Truett Roberts - Secretary, Dallas
Joan Hicks - Treasurer, Fort Worth
William McGovern - Vice President of Communications, Waco
Patrick Reinhart - Vice President of Membership, Austin
Dennis Kearns - Past President, Austin
Matthew Bell, San Antonio
Thomas Britt, Houston
Kris Fischer, Arp and Terlingua
Elizabeth Friedman, San Antonio
Jose Gaona, Midland
Billy Hassell, Fort Worth
Chris Holmes, Waco
Ann Kovich - Past President, Ft. Worth
Don Lewis, Waco
Paul Nugent, Houston
Ron Sommers, Marfa and Houston
Ross Taylor, Austin
Joe Tooley, Rockwall
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