2025-2026 THSADA Board of Directors
Back Row L-R: Bob DeJonge-Associate Executive Director-THSADA, Jody Hormann-Assistant Executive Director-THSADA, Ellissa Unger-Director of Administrative Services-THSADA, Joe Young-Superintendent of Schools-Brownwood ISD, Andrea Edwards-Publications Chair-Amarillo ISD, Thomas Lee-Membership Chair-Mission CISD, Dr. Lisa Langston-NIAAA Chair-Fort Worth ISD, Dr. Andre Walker-THSADA President-Houston ISD, Rob Davies-THSADA President-elect-Harlingen CISD, Dr. Chivonne Kiser-Policy Chair-Denton ISD, Dean Colbert-Awards Chair-Aldine ISD, Stan Leech-Athletic Chair-Boerne ISD, Johanna Denson-Assistant Executive Director-THSADA, Rusty Dowling-Executive Director-THSADA
OFFICERS
Title | Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
President | Dr. Andre’ Walker | Houston ISD |
President Elect | Rob Davies | Harlingen ISD |
REGION DIRECTORS
Regions | Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
Region 1 | Jaime Boswell | Andrews ISD |
Region 2 | Jim Garfield | Abilene ISD |
Region 3 | Jennifer Frazier | McKinney ISD |
Region 4 | David Cervantes | El Paso ISD |
Region 5 | Mike Bass | Alvin ISD |
Region 6 | Jason Dean | Georgetown ISD |
Region 7 | Gilbert Leal | Brownsville CISD |
Region 8 | Jay Govan | North East ISD |
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Title | Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
Publications | Andrea Edwards | Amarillo ISD |
Professional Education | Johanna Denson | THSADA Office |
Awards | Dean Colbert | Aldine ISD |
Athletic | Stan Leech | Boerne ISD |
Membership | Tom Lee | Mission ISD |
Policy | Dr. Chivonne Kiser | Denton ISD |
NIAAA | Dr. Lisa Langston | Fort Worth ISD |
Officials | Mike Bass | Alvin ISD |
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS
Name | Title | ISD |
|---|---|---|
Dr. Roland Hernandez | Superintendent of Schools | Corpus Christi ISD |
Dr. Joe Young | Superintendent of Schools | Brownwood ISD |
Dr. Charles Breithaupt | Former Executive Director-UIL | N/A |
EXECUTIVE STAFF
What the THSADA Association office does?
Name | Title |
|---|---|
Rusty Dowling | Executive Director |
Bob DeJonge | Associate Executive Director |
Jody Hormann | Assistant Executive Director Operations |
Johanna Denson | Assistant Executive Director
Professional Education |
- Handle the day-to-day business of the Texas High School Athletic Directors Association
- Ensure that the operational protocol for the THSADA corresponds to the THSADA By-Laws
- Organize and Coordinate the State Conference
- Develop the State Conference Professional Education agenda
- Handle Registration for THSADA Membership and State Conference registration
– THSADA membership – 1,850
– Membership Year: July 1st – June 30th
- Work regularly with the UIL/THSCA/TGCA
- Represent the THSADA regarding UIL initiatives and programs
- Administer 3 Board of Directors meetings a year
- Develop and Coordinate Fall Forum and Spring Sponsor Showcase
- Develop and coordinate all sponsorships for the THSADA
- Develop and maintain the thsada.com web site
- Coordinate and manage the PBK-THSADA Hall of Honor Banquet
- Communicate with THSADA membership on a regular basis through the
-THSADA eNews/THSADA Newsletter.
- Work with Regional Directors on Association consistency as it pertains to the business of the THSADA
- Coordinate all activities of the THSADA Committees
- Oversee both QUAD A and JHAMS Professional Education Programs.
- Represent the THSADA at meetings, functions and conferences where the THSADA needs to have a presence.
- Oversee all the programs, initiatives and functions of THSADA.
