2026 Candidates for Board of Directors

Burr Neely (ICF)

Biography

With 25 years in the cultural resource management field, I’ve built my career by taking on increasing responsibility in team leadership, project management, and client service. Since 1996, I’ve gained hands-on experience in everything from guiding at historic sites to working as an archivist, architectural historian, archaeologist, preservationist, and business leader. I’m up to date on the latest industry trends and best practices for consulting on, researching, identifying, evaluating, and mitigating historic properties. My work has spanned precontact and historical-period projects in Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. My career to-date has demonstrated my personal commitment to effective and meaningful engagement with agencies and interested parties throughout all aspects of the federal historic preservation compliance process. I previously served as ACRA’s VP of Government Relations from 2017 to 2021 and currently chair the GR committee. I’m deeply committed to historic preservation advocacy. I’m excited for the chance to continue serving ACRA and advancing our profession and the protection of our shared cultural resources.

In addition to my previous experience with ACRA as VP of Government Relations and committee chair, I have served on a variety of non-profit and local government committees with direct involvement in governance, finance, and development of these organizations. This includes serving as member and chair of the Fairbanks Historic Preservation Commission (2015-2017) and member and vice-chair of the Whatcom County Purchase of Development Rights Committee (2017-2021). I’m a previous board member of Historic Fairhaven in Washington (2022-2024) and currently serve as Board Member and Chair of the North Cascades Institute, an outdoor environmental education center where I chair the marketing and development committee and work on integrating cultural resources into the Institute’s environmental programming. I’m clearly committed to volunteer service and bring specific expertise to ACRA in advocacy and non-profit administration. All of this is on top of 25 years of CRM industry experience with both small business and large firms pulling my hair out over how we apply, interpret, and protect the National Historic Preservation Act!

Statement

I believe ACRA’s advocacy platform is not just a benefit—it’s the backbone of our industry’s ability to protect and promote historic preservation nationwide. Serving on the ACRA Board would give me the opportunity to actively shape the future of historic preservation, ensuring our field remains sustainable and resilient in the face of evolving challenges. I am passionate about leveraging ACRA’s influence to drive lasting impact for ACRA members, our local communities, and the cultural resources we all strive to protect. I bring a personal passion, administrative knowledge, and detailed regulatory experience (I’m a policy wonk!) that will all serve ACRA.

I believe ACRA’s advocacy platform is not just a benefit—it’s the backbone of our industry’s ability to protect and promote historic preservation nationwide. Serving on the ACRA Board would give me the opportunity to actively shape the future of historic preservation, ensuring our field remains sustainable and resilient in the face of evolving challenges. I am passionate about leveraging ACRA’s influence to drive lasting impact for ACRA members, our local communities, and the cultural resources we all strive to protect. With a proven commitment to leadership, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving (and apparently a penchant for regulatory battles), I am ready to help ACRA advance its mission and strengthen our profession.

Ellen Turco (Richard Grubb & Associates)

Biography 

I currently serve as Vice President for Membership and am seeking a second term. The Membership Committee is charged by ACRA’s Board of Directors with growing membership, enhancing member value through a diverse package of benefits, and advising the Board on membership-related issues.

Statement

Over the past two years, the Membership Committee has successfully maintained stable membership levels while introducing valuable new benefits, including discounted ADP payroll and human resources services. We continue to explore additional member benefits and strategies for growth, with a particular focus on retaining student members as they transition into professional careers within the CRM field.

I attended my first ACRA conference in 2002 in Savannah, Georgia, and quickly recognized the unique value ACRA provides to CRM professionals. The organization offers specialized resources and industry collaboration that cannot be found elsewhere. Since that first conference, I have been a strong advocate for ACRA, encouraging other firms to join and benefit from this exceptional professional network.

Since 2002, I have attended all but two ACRA conferences and have proudly served terms on the Board, as well as in multiple committee leadership roles, including both committee member and chair.  I would be honored to continue serving as Vice President for Membership for another term and to further support ACRA’s mission of strengthening membership, expanding member benefits, and fostering professional collaboration within the CRM industry.

Stefanie Perez (SP Faunal Services)

Biography

Stefanie M. Perez is a zooarchaeologist with over a decade of experience in Cultural Resource Management. Stefanie received her B.F.A. in Historic Preservation from the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2010. In 2014, she graduated with her M.A. in Applied Archaeology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Since graduating, Stefanie has served in multiple roles including field archaeologist, project management and coordination, and Director of Production. She spent two years as a middle grades educator while she worked on her teaching certificate. In 2024, Stefanie opened a faunal consulting company, SP Faunal Services. Through these roles, Stefanie has extensive experience in faunal analysis as well as public outreach and education, reflecting a strong commitment to both scientific research and community engagement.  Stefanie believes deeply in the collaborative nature of archaeology and is dedicated to advancing inclusive and innovative practices within the field.

Statement

I have 14 years of experience working in the field of Cultural Resource Management including roles as a field director, project management coordinator, and Director of Production. As a volunteer, I have served as a co-organizer of the SAA Zooarchaeology Interest Group for the last two years. My background also includes education and outreach, as I am a certified Middle Grades educator and have assisted with the planning and implementation of various public Archaeology Day activities. Finally, I have spent the last two years building a consulting business from the ground up. All this experience has allowed me to engage and collaborate with diverse audiences and stakeholders in various ways. I have been interested in getting more involved with ACRA for some time now. I started by joining two committees and have truly enjoyed engaging with other committee members to continue to move ACRA forward. I am interested in serving on the ACRA Board to support the growth of a more diverse, inclusive, and collaborative profession, and to help ensure that a wide range of perspectives are represented in Cultural Resource Management. I hold a deep belief in the power of collaboration, creative problem solving, and inclusivity. My goal is to bring fresh perspectives to the board while helping to foster meaningful dialogue and support ACRA’s continued growth in a diverse and equitable way.

Sally Evans (Evans & De Shazo, Inc.)

Biography & Statement

My name is Sally Evans and I currently serve as Principal Archaeologist and Chief Executive Officer of Evans & De Shazo, Inc., a women-owned CRM firm in northern California, that I co-founded in 2014. I have worked in the CRM industry for over 25 years. I am passionate about archaeology and CRM and am dedicated to helping bridge the gap between development and preservation, while advocating for the protection and proper management of our shared cultural heritage through legal compliance, scientific integrity, and respect for cultural diversity and Indigenous perspectives. It is important that I give back to the CRM community through mentoring and volunteerism, which is why I am seeking nomination to the ACRA Board of Directors.

I have master’s degree in CRM from Sonoma State University, a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from California State University Chico, and specialized training in bioarchaeology, regulatory compliance, GIS, and tribal consultation. I meet the Secretary of the Interior’s professional qualification standards in Archaeology, and am a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA #29300590) with 25+ years of professional experience. I have managed hundreds of cultural resource projects and have produced over 1,000 cultural resource technical reports. My recent volunteer experience includes serving on the ACRA Board of Directors, representing small firms, from 2024 to 2025; serving as Vice-chair of the RPA Nomination Committee in 2023; serving as Secretary of the Board of Directors for the Museum of the American Indian in Novato, California from 2016 to 2019; and I am currently a member of ACRA’s Small Business Committee. I have been a proud member of ACRA since 2020, and have become increasingly involved with the organization since that time, particularly having experienced, first-hand, the important work that ACRA does in supporting and promoting CRM at the national level during my previous time on the Board. As such, I am seeking a nomination to the Board of Directors as a Medium Firm Representative so that I can continue to give back to the CRM community by representing the interests of this important and highly-effective organization and providing support where needed. I believe that my CRM degree, 25+ years of professional CRM experience, and previous experience on various boards will make me an effective member of ACRA’s Board of Directors.

Reuben Rail (Drayton Archaeology)

Biography

Mr. Rail is the Chief Executive Officer for Drayton Archaeology in Blaine, WA. As the CEO, he leads Drayton’s development and direction across all areas of the firm. He has over 19 years of business leadership experience across various industries, and he has created and led successful growth, training, operational, and marketing campaigns in the professional services, software, healthcare, and financial services industries. As CEO of Drayton, Mr. Rail works to further develop Drayton’s ability to provide quality work while offering an excellent experience for its clients and staff.

Statement

In two previous organizations, in both roles as the Director of Organizational Development & Learning, I have collaborated with and supported the Boards and Executive Teams through training, reports, representation of stakeholders’ interests, and facilitation discussions around strategic planning and operations. As a non-archaeologist working as the CEO of Drayton Archaeology, I bring a unique perspective to the position that connects my previous business experience and industry practices with the current needs and challenges facing small to medium-sized CRM firms and their employees.   

Also, I currently serve on the Board for the Association for Washington Archaeology as a Director-at-Large, where I assist with the management and oversight of the association’s programs and activities, as requested by the President and approved by the Board.

I’m interested in serving on the Board because I think I can make a positive impact on ACRA members and their staff while supporting the industry’s health and development. I enjoy learning, collaborating with people from varying backgrounds, and working to support mission-driven work. As the Medium-Firm Representative, I would be in a great position to do all these things while continuing to learn and support the industry.

I have a lot of experience in strategic planning, consulting, and facilitating high-level discussions between professional and leadership groups. I’m great at asking clarifying questions and challenging assumptions collaboratively to support new ideas, action, and enthusiasm. As the Medium-Firm Representative, I believe my experience would bring a unique and useful perspective to ACRA.

Lyle Torp (The Ottery Group)

Biography

Lyle C. Torp has served as the Managing Director for The Ottery Group since the founding of the firm in 1998. The Ottery Group is a full-service cultural resource management practice, providing technical and consulting services in archeology, historic preservation, and environmental planning, with a primary presence in the Middle Atlantic and Northeastern states. Lyle has over 30 years of cultural resource management experience and regularly consults on issues related to compliance with Sections 106 and 110 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) as well as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In addition to directing the operations of the firm, he is also a frequent public lecturer on archeological topics, and has been active in various types of public and professional outreach efforts.  He holds a BA degree in Anthropology from Wake Forest University and a Master’s degree in Anthropology from the University of South Florida. Lyle has been an RPA member since 1993. He has served on the ACRA Board of Directors (2010-2016, 2024-2027) and as president of the Council for Maryland Archeology (2013-2014), the organization of professional archaeologists in Maryland. He is also a Lecturer in the Cultural and Heritage Resource Management graduate program at the University of Maryland.

Statement

I am honored to be considered by the ACRA membership to continue serving on the Board of Directors. The current political climate requires a very engaged Board as well as an active membership to address the immediate concerns for the health of the CRM industry. In this regard, ACRA has been effective, though the challenges to the industry are certain to continue. In the longer term, I believe that the recruitment and training of the next generation of CRM professionals is essential to maintaining a high level of professionalism within the discipline. The major professional organizations have emphasized a commitment to early career development; however, university programs have been slow to meet the demand in the marketplace. The future of the industry’s labor force will be one of the key challenges over the next several years, and ACRA should continue to have an important and visible role.

I’ve run a full-service CRM firm for almost 30 years. In 2016, I became involved with the development of the Cultural and Heritage Resource Management (CHRM) program at the University of Maryland, which launched in 2018. I teach two courses in that program. In both roles, I’ve been acutely aware of the need to train students for success in the private sector. As a member of the Board, I have worked to expand and strengthen the University Partnership program and support other initiatives that improve the training of the industry’s workforce, increase diversity in academic programs, and promote better cooperation with our colleagues in the academic sector. My involvement in the Academic Collaboration Committee and the Alternative Pathways Task Force reflect my interest in supporting the training and professional development of the next generation of the CRM industry.

Richard Grubb (Richard Grubb & Associates)

Biography

I have been actively involved in CRM for almost 50 years gaining applied experience in the late 1970s and 1980s before establishing RGA in 1988. Over the past 38 years the company has grown to support over 70 full-time staff and has a comprehensive resume of over 9,000 projects in more than 30 states. RGA has been an ACRA member firm since 2004 and I have been actively involved since 2014 when I joined the ACRA Membership Committee.

Statement

Since 2014 I have served on the ACRA board for many years and have also been on the ACRA Executive Committee as Vice President in Charge of Membership. I would like to be considered for an At-Large Director position on the board because I know I can bring a lot of energy and experience to the organization as I have done in the past.

I am proud to have served ACRA in many capacities over the years and I am proud of what I have accomplished in that period. Here are some of my accomplishments:

• Membership Committee. I have been on ACRA’s Membership Committee for 12 years serving as Vice President in Charge of Membership, Chair of the Membership Committee and Member over that time. Since 2014 ACRA membership has undergone incredible growth going from 146 members in 2014 to over 230 members in 2026. I believe an important reason for ACRA’s growth was the creation of members benefits. Currently ACRA has about 12 tangible benefits it offers its members. Much of this was done with the assistance of the membership committee.
• Established the Small Business Committee. After establishing ACRA’s Small Business Committee, I served as chair for the first couple of years and am currently a member of that committee. I felt that ACRA small businesses were not well represented and I believe the success of ACRA’s Small Business Committee has demonstrated the value of that committee and justifies its formation. For those small business considering joining ACRA I believe the establishment of the small business committee has shown those firms that their voices will be heard when they become members.
• Established the Partnership Committee. One of my successes on the membership committee was the formation of ACRA’s Partnership Program. I thought it was important that ACRA exhibited “strength on the inside” before opening up the association to a wider audience to achieve “strength on the outside.” The first was accomplished with the hire of ACRA’s first full-time Executive Director. This provided an impetus to move the Partnership Program out of the membership committee and make it its own committee. Currently ACRA has five official partners. I have assumed the role of liaison between ACRA and its international partners. One of my accomplishments has been to support and encourage the formation of Canada’s first trade association, the Canadian Cultural Resources Association (CCRA), also now an ACRA partner. The CCRA has become very organized very quickly and they have held two annual conferences with ACRA leadership in attendance. The bond between ACRA and the CCRA is very strong and members of the CCRA have served as panelists in sessions at ACRA’s annual conferences.
• Moderated Sessions at ACRA Conferences. With my ever-increasing involvement in ACRA, I have felt it valuable to present some of my ideas at ACRA conferences in the form of sessions. I have moderated six sessions over the years and I will be co-moderating a session at the San Diego conference in the Fall.

I believe the examples I have given illustrate my value to ACRA. If elected to one of the At-Large Board positions I will continue to work towards bringing new partners into ACRA. I also want to continue supporting the CCRA and hope that one day we can have a joint conference. I also plan to remain on ACRA’s Membership Committee and I will always be working tirelessly for ways to grow ACRA’s membership. Finally, I am humbled that my work has been recognized. I have been presented with the President’s Award on three occasions and also an award for Outstanding Service to the ACRA Board 2019-2024. I look forward to serving the best interests of the ACRA membership for many years to come.

Travis Hurdle (Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc.)

Biography

I, Travis Hurdle, serve as the Director of Tennessee Operations for Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. and have been employed with the firm since 2011. I have twenty years of practical experience in the cultural resources industry. My responsibilities include marketing, client retention, proposal development, and project management. I have successfully managed multimillion-dollar projects and have a thorough understanding of both state and federal agency regulations.
I have both personal experience in the challenges of fieldwork and the responsibilities of management, developing close relationships with archaeologists, historians, clients, and agencies throughout my career. I have a deep appreciation for all field staff, understanding that without the efforts and sacrifices of these professionals, our industry cannot prosper. I have a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a Master of Business Administration degree, allowing me to understand all facets of our industry.

Statement

I am interested in serving on the ACRA Board of Directors because I believe I can bring creative ideas and dialogue to the table, aiming to make our industry more efficient and transparent. More recently, my interest has resulted from the current political challenges we face, and I would like to collaborate with other professionals to help demonstrate the importance of historic preservation to our elected officials.

My contribution to this Board will be my ability to listen and to reason. My foundation in anthropology and business administration coupled with a background in sociology has taught me to respect and consider differing opinions from all walks of life, knowing that every person has something to teach. I value all opinions empathetically and truly believe in the adage that we can’t know where we’re going if we don’t know where we’ve been. I will be dedicated to the Board and to the cultural resource management industry throughout my term and throughout my career. Thank you for your consideration.

Rachel Kennedy (Stantec)

Biography

Rachel serves as a principal investigator on historic architectural and historic preservation projects. She brings more than 26 years of experience working in non-profit, governmental, and private sectors with all aspects of preservation planning, from interpretation of the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties to cultural landscape examinations to identifying, evaluating, and listing properties to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Rachel is Stantec’s architectural history team leader for the Great Lakes Region, managing a staff of ten full-time architectural historians with locations in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Kentucky. Rachel is also a full-time project manager with signatory authority over a wide range of cultural resource projects, including on-call services with the KYTC, TVA, TDOT, and various municipal clients. She is also a task manager for cultural resource investigations on large internal environmental projects. These projects include Section 106-related or state level historic architectural work for the TVA, USACE, DOE, USDA, EPA, HUD, MN-PUC, WI-PSCW, multiple private solar, wind, and electrical energy clients across the Upper South and Midwest. Rachel has primarily worked on linear projects, e.g. transmission lines, pipelines, and roadways. She specializes in coordinating with regulatory agencies and developing historic architectural APEs and large-scale survey efforts for above-ground projects that successfully address regulatory needs without incurring additional costs for the client.

Statement

I have served on numerous nonprofit historic preservation boards, both statewide and regionally, as well as policy-based steering committees for historic preservation issues. I was also director of the statewide historic preservation nonprofit, Preservation Kentucky, for approximately four years of my career (2010-2014).

I am very interested in serving on the Board of ACRA because I believe in the mission and vision that includes advocacy, improving business efficacy, and enhancing cultural resource management (CRM) practice. As a long-time practitioner, and someone who previously believed that ACRA was solely for archaeologists, I have been very impressed with the scope and depth of ACRA’s outreach and support for the CRM industry, in all its diversity. I would be proud to be a director in an organization that continually evolves to support our work, such as ACRA.

I believe that my participation on the ACRA board will provide a unique perspective on the practice of cultural management, given my experience as a seasoned architectural/cultural landscape historian as well as a project manager and business developer.

Mason Miller (Environmental Research Group, LLC)

Biography

Mason D. Miller, M.A., RPA, is a Vice President and Senior Principal Investigator Environmental Research Group, LLC (ERG), out of their Austin, Texas office. Mason has more than 25 years of experience in the CRM industry, working primarily as a terrestrial and (occasionally) underwater archeologist and a geophysical remote sensing specialist. Mason is a strong advocate for new technologies and harnessing digital tools to improve accuracy and efficiency, including sUAS, digital photogrammetry, and other tools. Mason has also earned a solid professional, award-winning reputation for harnessing digital tools to enhance public engagement and education in CRM. Mason lives in the Austin area with his wife, Amanda, and two sons: Davis (17) and Elliott (10) and two indifferent cats: Reese and Waffles.

Statement

I am a strong candidate for ACRA’s At-Large Director position because I have been serving on the Board for nearly seven years, bringing experience from many professional levels of the CRM environment. In that time, I have learned a great deal and I have done my best to be an engaged, friendly, and earnest Board member – most notably serving as ACRA’s Continuing Education Committee Chair. I would like to continue serving on the ACRA Board because I have enjoyed meeting and working collaboratively with so many vibrant-minded professionals whom I now consider friends. If I were to continue as an ACRA Board Member, you can expect a personable, honest, and welcoming collaborator; someone who is a creative, engaged thinker who has a knack for bringing in new perspectives to problem-solving. I have also demonstrated that I am a solid team player willing to step forward to help in whatever way is needed.

Matthew Piscitelli (SEARCH)

Biography

Matthew Piscitelli, PhD, RPA, is a cultural resource management professional with over 20 years of experience in terrestrial and maritime archaeology, science communication, stakeholder engagement, higher education, and grants administration. Currently, he is a Project Manager and Marketing Manager at SEARCH. Before SEARCH, Dr. Piscitelli served as a Program Officer at the National Geographic Society. As Program Officer, he oversaw grantmaking in archaeology and advised print, digital, and television teams on the topic. He earned his bachelor’s degree in archaeology from Boston University in 2007 and a doctorate in anthropology from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2014. Dr. Piscitelli has conducted research throughout the United States and internationally, including Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Greece, Italy, and across several Pacific Islands. He is also a National Geographic Explorer and a Research Associate at the Field Museum.

Statement

Previously, I served as an At-Large Director for ACRA, participating in the Academia Collaboration, Partnerships, and Communications Committees. As an active member of the Academic Collaboration Committee, I evaluate applications for the university recognition program. This service is particularly rewarding for someone who has dedicated over a decade to academic archaeology and has come to realize the growing disconnect between how the next generation of professionals is trained and the careers they ultimately find themselves in. As a specialist in science communication who understands the value of storytelling for impact, I am particularly excited to be a part of the revamped Communications Committee. Although newly (re)formed, I will leverage the skills I use in my job for ACRA to highlight member firms, broaden membership, and tell stories about our work that communicate why what we do matters. Given the broader socio-political climate, it is essential that we responsibly advocate for our industry and grow the next generation of CRM professionals to further ACRA’s mission.

Jordan Sandlin (Brockington and Associates, Inc.)

Biography

Jordan Sandlin is a Senior Project Manager and Exhibit Developer at Brockington and Associates, Inc., an 8(a) woman-owned small business. Based in our Charleston, SC, office, Jordan works in Brockington’s public outreach division, HW Exhibits, where she oversees a wide range of client projects, including interpretive solutions for archaeological creative mitigation, museum exhibits, interpretive kiosks, wayside signage, artifact replication, 3D scanning, and more. Originally from North Alabama, she has worked at prominent archaeological sites across the Southeast as a volunteer field assistant with the University of Alabama Museum of Natural History Summer Expedition. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Alabama and has worked in various media, including printmaking, photography, painting, and fiber art. Specializing in marketing and project management, she brings years of hands-on experience to HW Exhibits, overseeing all aspects of projects, from design development and content writing to fabrication oversight and installation. Recently, her exhibit projects have included work with Western Carolina University in consultation with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, as well as for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Town of Hilton Head Island, the US Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston County Parks and Recreation, and the Charleston County Public Library.

Statement

I have over 20 years of combined experience in project management and marketing roles, including 5 years as a Senior Project Manager and Exhibit Developer at Brockington. I serve on our marketing + conference task force and manage social media channels for Brockington and HW Exhibits. I have also served on the Board of Directors of the Archaeological Society of South Carolina as Newsletter Editor, where I developed a suite of branding templates for the quarterly newsletter and the annual ASSC Conference on South Carolina Archaeology. I currently serve on ACRA’s Communications Committee, where I have gained insight and perspectives on how best to advocate for our work as CRM professionals. As a PM, my work includes collaborating with our graphic designers and managing clients and fabricators to ensure all project deliverables are completed on time and on budget. As a marketing professional, I strive to promote inclusive, positive outcomes for our archaeology, history, and exhibit clients. I am interested in serving on ACRA’s Board of Directors because I believe I offer a unique perspective as a CRM professional in public outreach. Developing exhibits and interpretive materials for public audiences helps me present and promote important archaeological information in an accessible way. Sharing our experiences as CRM professionals is essential to educating broader audiences, attracting new talent to this career path, and sustaining our careers. If selected to serve on the ACRA board, I hope to contribute a fresh perspective as a non-archaeologist working in CRM. I will use my expertise in marketing and public outreach to further highlight the importance of protecting our cultural resources and to promote creative mitigation strategies under Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act. By marketing our collective successes as CRM professionals in accessible ways, we can deepen the collective understanding of the importance of protecting our cultural resources.

Michelle Wurtz Penton (Versar, Inc.)

Biography

I am a cultural resource management (CRM) professional with 25 years of experience at Versar, Inc. (formerly Geo-Marine, Inc.). I began my career as an intern in 2001 and have since worked on a wide range of projects, including all phases of archaeological investigations, cemetery excavations, historical research, and GIS-based initiatives for federal, state, local, and private clients nationwide. I currently serve as the Sustainability, Compliance, and Environmental Management Program Lead at Versar overseeing the cultural resources, natural resources, and water quality programs. In addition to my professional work, I am actively involved in historic preservation through board service with Preservation Dallas, the Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, and the McCree Cemetery Association, and I have served for over two decades on the City of Dallas Designation Committee. I am also a current member of the ACRA Board of Directors and am seeking a second term.

Statement

I bring 25 years of CRM experience, including technical, project management, and leadership roles, along with extensive collaboration with public agencies, private clients, and nonprofit preservation organizations. My current service on the ACRA Board of Directors, along with my board roles and long-standing position on the City of Dallas Designation Committee, has provided valuable governance and policy experience. I am interested in continuing my service on the ACRA Board to further support the organization’s mission and help strengthen the future of the CRM industry through education, outreach, and increased public awareness. I believe fostering connections between professionals, students, and communities is essential to sustaining and advancing the field. I would contribute strong skills in public outreach, partnership-building, and mentorship. My experience creating educational opportunities and working with students and local organizations has demonstrated the impact of engagement and workforce development, and I would bring a collaborative, forward-looking perspective to the organization.