Board of Directors Executive Committee

Kelli Blanton is a 4th generation Texan with over thirty years of experience working both professionally and as a volunteer leader in the performing and visual arts, healthcare, social services,...

Michael L. Klein is engaged in oil and gas exploration and production in Midland, Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a B.S. in Petroleum Engineering...

Pat Frost is president of San Antonio-based Frost Bank. He also serves as a director of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc., the bank’s parent company. A graduate of Vanderbilt University with a...

Mindy Ellmer provides strategic counsel on legislative and regulatory policy, political engagement and grassroots deployment. She is a recognized expert on business issues including tax, water, energy, as well as...

Linda LaMantia is a civic leader and artist from Laredo, Texas.  Linda joined the Texas Cultural Trust Board of Directors in 2011.  A graduate of Texas A&M, Linda is very...

Dan Jackson is a native of Houston, Texas who earned a B.A. degree in history from the University of Texas at Austin and a MEd degree from the University of...

Marvin Blum, J.D., C.P.A., founder of The Blum Firm, P.C. has extensive experience in the non-profit arena.  He is currently starting his third year as Treasurer of the Texas Cultural...

Leslie Ward is the President of AT&T Texas, where she leads all legislative, regulatory, governmental, and external affairs activities in the State of Texas. She holds a B.A. in Political...

Leslie Dyess Blanton has dedicated much of her life to supporting and cultivating the arts in Texas. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Plan II from the University...