Texas Cultural Trust Appoints Pat Frost as Board Chair
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San Antonio advocate to lead Texas nonprofit, championing arts access across communities
AUSTIN, TX [SEPTEMBER 8, 2025] – The Texas Cultural Trust (TXCT), a statewide nonprofit committed to championing support and awareness for the arts, announced the appointment of local San Antonio arts advocate and community leader Pat Frost as Board Chair for the Texas Cultural Trust’s Board of Directors.
The Trust’s Board of Directors is a diverse group of business leaders, arts patrons, and artists dedicated to advancing arts and culture in Texas. Together with the Trust team, Board members oversee the Trust’s strategic direction and serve as ambassadors for the arts across Texas.
San Antonio native Pat Frost is a distinguished community leader and dedicated nonprofit champion. After a 40-year career culminating as President of Frost Bank, he retired in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of business excellence and civic service. Widely respected across Texas, Pat has served on more than 40 nonprofit boards, advancing causes in economic development, healthcare, education, and sports. His long-standing leadership includes 25 years as Chair of the NCAA Men’s Final Four Local Organizing Committee, as well as key roles with the San Antonio Sports Board, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital Foundation Board, the Valero Alamo Bowl Board, and many other organizations driving impact in the community.
“We are honored to welcome Pat Frost as the Trust’s new Board Chair,” says TXCT CEO Heidi Marquez Smith. “Pat’s deep Texas roots, proven leadership, and steadfast dedication to community service make him an extraordinary champion for the arts. His vision and commitment will be instrumental in advancing our mission to elevate and advocate for the arts across Texas.”
“I’m thrilled to serve my fellow Texans in championing the arts across communities statewide,” says Pat Frost, new Board Chair of the Texas Cultural Trust. “I’ve long believed in the power of the arts to bring people together and shape our cultural legacy. I look forward to working with the Trust to make the arts more accessible and ensure their lasting impact is felt across every corner of our state.”
The FY2026 TXCT Board of Directors:
Executive Committee
Pat Frost, Chair, San Antonio
Kathleen Keating, Vice Chair, Victoria
Mickey Klein, Immediate Past Chair, Austin
Marvin Blum, Treasurer, Fort Worth
Nancy Murray, Secretary, Longview
Kelli Blanton, Development, Houston
Charles Matthews, Nominations, Austin
Dan W. Jackson, III, Programs, Austin
Leslie Ward At-Large, Austin
Board of Directors
Lauren Anderson, Houston
Brendon Anthony, Austin
John Beckworth, Austin
Ray Benson, Austin
Ernest Butler, Austin
Ito Deutsch, McAllen
Mindy Ellmer, Austin
Gay Gaddis, Austin
Winell Herron, Houston
Tisa Hibbs, Tyler
Alexis Hunter, Corpus Christi
Renard Johnson, El Paso
Gene Jones, Dallas
Kathleen Keating, Victoria
Kathleen R. Kennedy, San Antonio
Linda LaMantia, Laredo
Charles Matthews, Dallas
Whitney Hyder More, Fort Worth
Nancy Murray, Longview
Cabrina Owsley, Houston
Jay Propes, Austin
Marielle Lamy Quaid, Austin
Corinna Holt Richter, San Antonio
Judy Robison, El Paso
Karen Johnson Rove, Austin
Tania Schwartz, El Paso
Nancy Seliger, Amarillo
Joe Straus III, Austin
Pam Willeford, Austin
Trisha Wilson, Dallas
Darrell Windham, Austin
For more information on the Texas Cultural Trust, visit https://txculturaltrust.org/.
About Texas Cultural Trust
Texas Cultural Trust is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and increasing access and awareness for the arts across the state. Programs of the Texas Cultural Trust include the Texas Medal of Arts Awards, Art Can, Texas Young Masters, Texas Women for the Arts, Partners in the Arts, and Arts Access. Texas Cultural Trust efforts are amplified by its partners who are instrumental in the success of leading a cohesive voice for the arts in education, advocacy, and economic impact in Texas, spotlighting the artistic excellence of our state. For more information on the Texas Cultural Trust, please visit www.txculturaltrust.org.
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