The Association's Board of Directors is elected by the membership. There is an overarching board made up of an officer team and the three divisions which include Contractors & Drillers, Manufacturers & Suppliers, and Ground Water Science.

How do I become a TGWA Board member?

​To be eligible for election or appointment to the TGWA Board of Directors, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

1. Membership Requirement: The candidate must be a current member in good standing of the Texas Groundwater Association, as defined by the Association’s bylaws, and must have been so for a minimum of 3 years prior to the time of nomination or appointment.

2. Committee Participation Requirement:
a. The candidate must have actively participated as a member of at least one standing committee for a minimum of 2 years prior to the time of nomination or appointment.
b. Active participation is defined as attending at least 50% of scheduled committee meetings and fulfilling any assigned responsibilities or tasks in a timely and effective manner, as determined by the chairperson of the committee.
c. Must have a current board member or committee chair vouch for committee participation.

3. Commitment to the Mission: The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of the Texas Groundwater Association, as evidenced by their ongoing participation in organizational activities, programs, or events.

4. Skills and Expertise: The candidate should possess skills or experience that would contribute to the effective governance and strategic direction of the Association. Preferred skills include, but are not limited to, skills relevant to
the work of the Board of Directors.

The TGWA board may waive the committee participation requirement based on a candidate's other qualifications or experience. 

The TGWA Nominating Committee will verify that board candidates meet the qualifications and will advance a slate of candidates to each Division for election.

Nominations for board candidates may be submitted to the TGWA Executive Director or any member of the Nominating Committee by another current member in good standing or by the nominee on the form provided by the Association.

Board members whose term is expiring may seek reelection by expressing their nomination vocally to the Executive Director, Board President, or any member of the Nominating Committee.

All nominations must be submitted no less than thirty (30) days before the scheduled Division meeting in which elections or appointments will take place. No nominations will be accepted from the floor.

Board of directors nomination form

---

TGWA Board of Directors

Officers & Executive Committee

President - John Julian                                 Canadian Water Wells (Canadian, TX)                    
Secretary - Chris Lange                                Lange Drilling Company (Rowena, TX)          
Past-President - William McPike                  Geothermal Drilling, Inc. (Huntsville, TX)               
C&D Chair - Josh Barrett                               Russell Drilling Company (Nacogdoches, TX)        
M&S Chair - Lacee Nivens                             Rex McFadden Company (Lubbock, TX)                
GWS Chair - Michael Miller                            Geo Cam, Inc. (San Antonio, TX)                          

Contractors & Drillers Division

2025
Jaythan Browning**
Patrick Casarez
Ezekial Cervantes
Brad Davis
Dake Jackson
Terry Lowe
Don McElroy
Bill Stoner
​David Dennett

2026
J. Clark Abel
Jeff Brien
Josh Barrett*
Dennis Kern
Chris Lange
William McPike
Alex Neely

2027
Pete Brien
Dale Felder
John Julian
Billy Ray Lange
Mike Pyburn
Roger Russell
Robert Wagstaff

Manufacturers & Suppliers Division

2025
Rodney Ball
Robert “Bob” Hill
James “Jim” Jackson
Jason Yonce**

2026
Justin Brisnahan
Robert Dilldine
Ruben Reyna
Vickie Ross
Jimmy Vela

2027
Weston Mitchell
Lacee Nivens*
Eli Rodriguez
Jacob Strunk
​Todd Armstrong

Ground Water Science Division

2025
Amy Bush**
Allan Standen
Rusty Tarver

2026
Kelley Cochran
Mike Miller*
Stefan Stamoulis
John Waugh

2027
CJ Bennett
Billy Gamblin
Chase Crane

*Indicates division chair
**Indicates division vice-chair

Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document.

---

BYLAWS

Adopted TGWA Bylaws

FAQ

Why did TGWA have to amend its bylaws? 

Before 2021, TGWA had three separate boards of directors rather than one comprehensive board charged with managing the business affairs of the association, such as the annual budget, financial review, contractual obligations, and the convention. Board actions could be conflicting and might not be covered by the Association’s insurance policies, putting board members at risk. This effort merely aligns board decisions with legal and insurance requirements, while leaving the greatest amount of flexibility for the divisions to be active and continue discussing matters unique to each membership group. In practice, the only visible change will be the addition of a fourth quarterly meeting to conduct the Association’s business with all board members in attendance. The committee drafted the new bylaws with flexibility in mind, and the Association can make changes in the future as members determine what works best moving forward. 

I​n 2020, TGWA staff reported to the TGWA Boards of Directors that the lack of proper overarching governing board bylaws presented significant organizational, insurance, and legal risks to the Association. In response, the Division presidents created a Bylaws Committee, chaired by Bob Hill, to propose new bylaws and a new TGWA Board structure that would ensure compliance with the Association’s Articles of Incorporation and insurance policies. The TGWA Division Boards adopted the Bylaws Committee’s recommendations and the membership voted to adopt the new Bylaws at the 2021 TGWA Annual Convention. ​

How does the current board differ from past TGWA boards? 

The new board includes the same number of positions from each division as previous division boards had. In many ways, the new board simply consolidates all three division boards, which ensures the same opportunities for board membership. 

How did the changes impact divisions?

Divisions are led by a chair and vice-chair, instead of a full board. Each division elects representatives to the TGWA board.  Divisions continue to meet, provide updates, and discuss issues specific to their division membership.

How can I participate in TGWA? 

Members of TGWA can participate by serving on a committee or running for a leadership position in a committee, division, or the association board. TGWA welcomes active, motivated members to keep the association going strong.