LEADERSHIP
Staff
Big Bend Conservancy staff serve as a link between Big Bend National Park, partners, and supporters.
In partnership with Big Bend National Park, BBC staff build relationships with people who care about Big Bend’s future, work to secure funding for both immediate and long-term park needs, and coordinate projects that benefit the park's land, water, and wildlife, as well as the people who care for it.
Loren Riemer
Executive Director
MK Futrell
Development & Communications Manager
Board of Directors
Big Bend Conservancy’s Board of Directors helps guide and support our mission.
Bringing together cross-disciplinary expertise and perspectives from all across Texas, our board works with staff and the National Park Service to set priorities, build partnerships, and keep Big Bend National Park thriving for generations to come.
By providing vision, accountability, and strategic direction, our board ensures that BBC remains focused on the park’s most pressing needs and long-term goals. Their guidance helps to align resources with priorities, foster collaboration with our partners, and protect the integrity of our mission.
BOARD MEMBERS
Leo Tynan, Fredericksburg
Board President
2026-2028
Amanda Billings, Fort Worth
Tommy Britt, Houston
Suzan Bruce, Dallas
Geoffrey Brune, Houston
Merritt Clements, San Antonio
Carl Deal, San Marcos
Kris Fischer, Tyler
Jose Gaona, Midland
Billy Hassell, Fort Worth
Peter Hennings, Austin
Erika Holland, Tyler
John Killian, Rockwall
Heather Kuhn, Austin
Clifton Ladd, Austin
David Land, Austin
Carol Latimer, Houston
Pat Long-Weaver, Midland
Mark Phariss, Plano
Ross Taylor, Austin
Lance Winter, Wimberly
Michael Wyatt, El Paso
EX OFFICIO
Rick Gupman, NPS
Superintendent
Big Bend National Park
Herbert Young Jr, NPS
Deputy Superintendent (Acting)
Big Bend National Park
