Board of Directors Executive Committee

Kelli Blanton

by Texas Cultural Trust
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 Klein

by Texas Cultural Trust
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

by Texas Cultural Trust
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

by storyware
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

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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 W. Jackson, III

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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...

Nancy Seliger

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Nancy Seliger earned her BBA from The University of Texas in 1983 with a degree in Petroleum Land Management. She married Senator Kel Seliger on October 24, 1987, and they...

Marvin Blum

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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

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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...