The Texas Forts Trail is a non-profit organization based in Abilene, Texas. The mission of the Texas Forts Trail is to increase heritage tourism to the Texas Forts Trail Region by
- making people aware of the region and its attractions;
- educating people about the role of forts in the development of Texas;
- fostering historic preservation in the region;
- helping improve sites to be visited in the region; and
- helping develop local/regional heritage tourism leadership.
The Texas Forts Trail is part of the Texas Heritage Trails Program of the Texas Historical Commission.
The Board of Directors is the decision-making entity that facilitates the program strategies of the Texas Forts Trail. Members are selected by a nomination-by-application process of community leaders from within the region. Board members are elected for a three-year term. There is a commitment of one board meeting every month, plus additional time spent working on such issues as historic preservation, economic development, promotion, education and heritage tourism. Board meetings are open to the public and are typically held on the last Wednesday of each month. Applications are available from the Executive Director and board members.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President -
Greg Hector |
Retired Educator and Re-enactor |
Lohn, Texas |
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Vice President -
Jacque McCoy |
Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce |
Sweetwater, Texas |
Secretary -
Christine Perkins |
Comanche Chamber of Commerce
|
Comanche, Texas |
Treasurer -
Steve Waller |
First Financial Bank, Albany and Moran |
Albany, Texas |
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Immediate Past President -
LeAnna Schooley |
W.K. Gordon Center |
Thurber, Texas |
| Mitchell Davenport |
Judge, Jack County |
Jacksboro, Texas |
| Golda Foster |
Housely Communications, Inc. |
San Angelo, Texas |
| Alan Huffines |
U.S. Army, retired; Author |
Abilene, Texas |
| Kathy Keane |
City of Eden |
Eden, Texas |
| Trent McKnight |
Olney Bancshares of Texas |
Throckmorton, Texas |
| Clara Porter |
Pecan Spring Ranch & Guesthouse |
Menard, Texas |
| Amy Smith |
Grady McWhiney Research Foundation |
Abilene, Texas |
EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS
| James Mitchell |
Fort Belknap |
Newcastle, Texas |
| Bob Bluthardt |
Fort Concho National Historic Landmark |
San Angelo, Texas |
| Garland Richards |
Fort Chadbourne |
Bronte, Texas |
| Mitch Baird |
Fort Griffin State Park and Historic Site |
Albany, Texas |
| Tommy Koepke |
Fort Mason |
Mason, Texas |
| Buddy Garza |
Fort McKavett State Historic Site |
Fort McKavett, Texas |
| Ray Rickard |
Presidio de San Saba Restoration Corporation |
Menard, Texas |
| Robert Frie |
Fort Richardson State Park and Historic Site |
Jacksboro, Texas |
| Jeff Salmon |
Frontier Texas! |
Abilene, Texas |
| Nicki Harle |
Texas Midwest Community Network |
Abilene, Texas |
| Nanci Liles |
Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau |
Abilene, Texas |
| Pamela Miller |
San Angelo Convention & Visitors Bureau |
San Angelo, Texas |
| Genora Young |
Downtown San Angelo |
San Angelo, Texas |
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Margaret Hoogstra
3702 Loop 322
Abilene, Texas 79602
Office: 325/795-1762
Fax: 325/675-5214
Email: tft@texasfortstrail.com
The Texas Forts Trail office is located at the West Central Texas Council of Governments building.