Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Jeff Bradley and Casey Yeary Callas to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors. Their terms will expire on March 15, 2025, and March 15, 2029, respectively. Additionally, Megan Deen, Steve Roberts, Dave Ward, and Cathy Altman have been reappointed to the board for terms ending on March 15, 2029. The authority is responsible for overseeing the development and conservation of surface water resources in the Trinity River Basin.
Jeff Bradley from Huntsville owns Jeff Bradley Co. He is involved with Texas Alliance for Life and has served on the Huntsville Cemetery Board. He was also a trustee of the American Orchid Society. Bradley studied natural sciences at The University of Texas at Austin and theology at both the University of St. Thomas in Houston and Fontgombault Abbey in France.
Casey Yeary Callas from Apple Springs works as a realtor and business owner. She is affiliated with the National Association of Realtors and Texas Farm Bureau. Callas holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Stephen F. Austin University.
Megan Deen from Fort Worth serves as chief financial officer for the Fort Worth Zoological Association. She is part of several professional organizations including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Deen earned her degrees from Texas Christian University.
Steve Roberts from Coldspring is a retired attorney who previously worked with Norton Rose Fulbright and Eversheds-Sutherland LLP. He has been active in various legal associations throughout his career.
Dave Ward from Madisonville owns multiple businesses including Dave Ward Investments and Dave Ward Cattle Company. He has been a rancher for over forty years in Madison County.
Cathy Altman from Midlothian practices law as a partner at Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumenthal LLP. In 2024, she was recognized among Texas's top lawyers by Super Lawyers.
The appointments reflect Governor Abbott's ongoing efforts to manage water resources effectively within Texas through experienced leadership on boards like that of the Trinity River Authority.
