Board of Trustees

Elizabeth Lawrence
Board Chairperson
Representative from Parker County
Appraisal Review Board for Parker County
Board Appointment: 1999
Board Chairperson: September 2007 to Present
Education
Texas Christian University, B.A. English/History
Community Organizations:
Community Education Advisory Board for
Weatherford Texas ISD
Weatherford Chamber of Commerce
Special Skills/Interests:
Math/Reading tutor for elementary students,
Personal property manager, reading, playing the piano

Edwin Seilheimer
Board Vice Chair
Representative from Hood County
Board Appointment: October 2010
Previous Appointment to Pecan Valley MHMR Board of Directors
1977-1985
Education
Baylor School of Law, J.D., 1982
University of Texas School of Social Work, M.S.S.W., 1977
University of Texas, B.A. with Honors in Plan II, 1975
Professional Career
Seilheimer Reid, A Professional Corporation, 1999 to Present
26 Years Experience in General Practice in Hood County and Surrounding Area
Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Organizations
City of Granbury Zoning Board, Optimists Club, Boy Scouts of America

Clead A. Cheek
Representative from Parker County
Serves on Parker County Appraisal Board
Board Appointment: October, 2007
Education
Texas Christian University, B.S.
Tarleton University, Master of Education
Professional Career
Retired Public School Superintendent
Interests
Hunting, Fishing, Outdoor Activities

Hank Jones
Representative from Somervell County
Board Appointment: February 2008
Education
Texas Christian University, B.S. Biology
University of Arkansas, M.A. International Relations
Professional Career
US Army Lt. Colonel (Retired)
Self-Employed, Real Estate Broker (Currently)
Organizations
Lions Club-Glen Rose, Child Welfare Board, United Way
Interests
Photography, Computers, Family Time
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Christy Massey, RN
Representative from Hood County
Board Appointment: September 2005
Education
Texas Christian University, B.S. RN
University of Texas, Arlington, M.S.N.
Professional Career
Currently Retired
Organizations
Member of Acton Baptist Church
Interests
Family, Hunting, Competitive Shooting

Carolyn Myres
Representative from Johnson County
Board Appointment: July 2012
Education
East Texas State, M. Ed. Administration, 1990
West Texas State, M. Ed. Diagnostician, 1986
West Texas State, B.S. 1974
Professional Career
CASA of Johnson County, Executive Director, 2004 – 2008
Cleburne IDS, Principal, 1987 – 2001
Amarillo ISD, Special Education Teacher, 1974 – 1987
Organizations
Texas Retired Teachers Association
Holy Comforter Anglican Church, Cleburne, Texas – Vestry
Johnson County Retired Teachers
TEAM School Site Based Team

Robert (Bob) W. Newby, Ph.D.
Representative from Erath County
Board Appointment: October 2011
Education
University of Texas – Austin, 1972, Ph. D.
University of Texas – Austin, 1971, M.A.
University of Texas – Austin, 1969, B.A.
Professional Career
University of the Americas, 1972-1975
Tarleton State University, 1975-Present
Professional Affiliations
Association of Psychological Science, Psi Chi - National Honor Society
Community Organizations
Optimist Club International

Brenda Patton, LVN
Representative from Palo Pinto County
Board Appointment: March 2008
Professional Career
Dir. Quality/Risk Mgmt., Palo Pinto Hospital (Currently)
Interests
Family, Grandchildren

Lynn Waddy
Representative from Palo Pinto County
Board Appointment: March, 2007
Education
Dallas Baptist University, B.A.
Professional Career
Employed at Lockheed Martin for 35 years,
Retired from Lockheed in 2003
Organizations
Salvation Army, Mineral Wells Women’s Club
Interests
Handbell Choir, Computers, Bridge

Raye Crass
Representative from Johnson County
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