We are the Texas Forest Trail Region
Texas Forest Trail Region Board Members and Partners at 2009 Annual Planning and Retreat
The Texas Forest Trail Region is a non-profit organization funded primarily through the Texas Historical Commission. Many county and community partners also contribute to the Texas Forest Trail Region.
Vision Statement
We envision the Texas Forest Trail Region as a premier destination to experience the
cultural and natural heritage of East Texas.
Mission Statement
The Texas Forest Trail Region fosters economic development in East Texas by promoting
heritage tourism.
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Our board of directors is comprised of professionals from throughout the region who are passionate about economic development and historic preservation. Directors for 2009-10 are:
Officers:
Brian Bray, Nacogdoches County, President
Barbara Parmley, Smith County, President-Elect
Carol Hinton, Gregg and Rusk Counties, Secretary
Kari Ellis, Jasper County, Treasurer
Linda Woods, Montgomery County, Past President
Directors:
Betty Allison, Jefferson County
George Fite, Cass County
Pam Phelps, Shelby County
Chay Runnels, Nacogdoches County
Teresia Wims, Franklin County
In addition to the board, the Texas Forest Trail Region also has active task forces to carry out our programming goals. Task Forces and Committees for 2010-11 include:
- Legislative Advocacy
- Executive Committee
- Nominations Committee
- Hospitality and Outreach Events
- Comprehensive Marketing Plan
- Interpretive Modeling Workshops
- Regional Summit: Sowing the Seeds of Partnership, November 2010
- Regional Summit: Harvesting Partnership Assets, March 2011
The organization has one full time employee, the executive director, who works with the board and Texas Historical Commission staff members.
To learn more, or to join us in our work, please contact:
Mary Turner, Executive Director
Texas Forest Trail Region
202 E. Pilar Street, Room 214
Nacogdoches, Texas 75961
(936) 560-3699
info@texasforesttrail.com
Board Membership
The call for nominations to the Board of Directors is NOW OPEN for a September 1, 2010 start. Board applications are available for download here and must be returned to the regional office no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010. (Want more info? Download our Board Member Responsibilities page.)
Task force members are often recruited to the board of directors and membership for those groups is open and ongoing; we invite you to join us for a board meeting to learn about our current projects. Thank you for your interest and involvement in the Texas Forest Trail Region.