Geoscientists, Texas Board of Professional*
6 Professional Members; 3 Public Members - Term 6 Years
General Information
Agency #: 481 1801 Congress Ave., Ste. 7S.800P.O. Box 13225Austin 78711-3225
Members
Office |
Office Holder |
Hometown / Term Ends |
Chair |
W. David Prescott II, P.G. |
Amarillo, 02-01-2025 |
Vice Chair |
Steven Fleming, P.G. |
Shavano Park, 02-01-2027 |
Secretary of State |
Mark N. Varhaug, P.G., C.P.G. |
Dallas, 02-01-2029 |
Professional Member(s) |
Bereket M. Derie, Ph.D., P.G. |
Georgetown, 02-01-2027 |
|
Edward F. Janak, Jr., P.G. |
Fredericksburg, 02-01-2025 |
|
Danielle "Danny" Kingham, P.G. |
Houston, 02-01-2029 |
Public Member(s) |
Margon Dillard |
Richmond, 02-01-2025 |
|
Samuel "Sam" McGee |
Boerne, 02-01-2029 |
|
LaFawn Thompson |
New Braunfels, 02-01-2027 |
Staff
Office |
Office Holder |
Phone / Fax |
Executive Director |
Rene D. Truan |
(512) 936-4401 / (512) 936-4409 |
Administrative Specialist |
Katie L. Colby |
(512) 936-4428 / (512) 936-4409 |
Chief Financial Officer |
Genikca Williams |
(512) 936-4404 / (512) 936-4409 |
Licensing Coordinator |
Elsa Paynes |
(512) 936-4403 / (512) 936-4409 |
Notes
The board may set reasonable and necessary fees to be charged applicants and license holders, including fees for application, examination, licensure, and renewal of a license. In addition, the board shall base a fee for examination in a discipline of geoscience on the costs associated with preparing, administering, and grading that examination.
* Subject to the Texas Sunset Act; will be reviewed in 2025.