Dionel E. Avilés, P. E. (President of the Board)
 Dr. Avilés was appointed to the Board of Directors on June 11, 1985 by Mayor Kathy Whitmire. Dr. Avilés holds B. S., M. S., and Ph. D. degrees in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University. Dr. Avilés is a Registered Professional Engineer in the States of Texas and New Mexico, as well as, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Dr. Avilés’ career includes 39 years of distinguished service in the U. S. Army. A graduate of the Army War College, Dr. Avilés achieved the rank of Major General and received numerous commendations and awards, including the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit and the Army Commendation Medal. In 1981, Dr. Avilés founded Avilés Engineering Corporation in Houston, Texas, which specializes in geotechnical, environmental engineering and construction materials testing. In 1997, Dr. Avilés was appointed to the Texas A&M Board of Regents by Governor George W. Bush, and in 2000, Dr. Avilés was appointed by President George W. Bush as a Member of the Board of Visitors to the U. S. Air Force Academy. In 2004, Dr. Avilés was named a “Distinguished Alumnus” by Texas A&M University, and was named to the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets “Hall of Honor.”
Dr. Aviles and his wife reside in Houston.
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Kurt F. Metyko, P. E. (1st Vice-President)
 Mr. Metyko was appointed to the Board of Directors on August 14, 1990 by Mayor Kathy Whitmire. Mr. Metyko received his B. S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and served two years on active duty in the U. S. Army where he achieved the rank of Captain and was awarded a Bronze Star for his service in South Viet Nam.
Mr. Metyko is currently president of Metyko & Associates, Inc., a consulting engineering firm located in Houston. Mr. Metyko is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, and also a Registered Public Land Surveyor in the State of Texas. Mr. Metyko is active in numerous civic, professional and faith-based organizations, including Serra International, The Diocese of Galveston-Houston Seminary Advisory Board, the Shalom Center Board, the American Consulting Engineers Council, and the National Society of Professional Engineers.
Mr. Metyko resides in Houston.
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Tony L. Council, P. E. (2nd Vice-President)
 Mr. Council was appointed to the Board of Directors on March 28, 2007 by Mayor Bill White. Mr. Council received his B. S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University. Mr. Council is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
In 2001, Mr. Council founded TLC Engineering in Houston which provides a myriad of professional engineering services to both the public and private sector. Mr. Council is a published author with articles in the "Oil and Gas Journal" July 2000 issue, "Pipeline and Gas Journal" May 2000 issue and "UK Energy Journal" 2001. Mr. Council also serves on the Board of Directors of Greater Sooner Holdings, a Texas Corporation, and Internal Hydro, a Florida Corporation. Mr. Council is also active in numerous professional, civic and community organizations.
Mr. Council resides in Houston.
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Rick Cloutier, P. E. (Secretary-Treasurer)
 Mr. Cloutier was appointed to the Board of Directors on June 11, 2002 by Mayor Lee P. Brown. Mr. Cloutier received his B. S. and M. S. degrees in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida, and is a Diplomat with the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE). Mr. Cloutier is a Registered Professional Engineer in the States of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Florida.
Mr. Cloutier is Sr. Vice-President of Camp, Dresser & McKee, an international consulting environmental engineering firm. Mr. Cloutier serves as CDM’s Regional Manager for the south central portion of the United States, a 16-state region which includes Texas. Mr. Cloutier is active in numerous civic and professional organizations including the AAEE, American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation.
Mr. Cloutier and his family reside in Houston.
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Ray Stoesser
 Mr. Stoesser was appointed to the Board of Directors on June 17, 2008 by Governor Rick Perry. Mr. Stoesser represents Liberty County. Mr. Stoesser is a graduate of Baylor University where he received his BBA degree.
Mr. Stoesser is a successful, third generation farmer in Liberty County.
Mr. Stoesser is involved in numerous professional and faith-based organizations. Mr. Stoesser serves as a Deacon at the First Baptist Church of Dayton. He is also a member of numerous Boards including the Texas Rice Producers Board, the Texas Rice Research Foundation, the Texas Rice Council, and the Liberty County Farm Bureau. In 1997, Mr. Stoesser was recognized as "Farmer of the Year" at the Texas Rice Festival.
Mr. Stoesser and his wife, Eileen, have two sons. The Stoesser family resides in Dayton.
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A. R. "Rusty" Senac
 Mr. Senac was appointed to the Board of Directors on June 17, 2008 by Governor Rick Perry. Mr. Senac represents Chambers County. Mr. Senac is a graduate of the University of Houston where he received his BBA degree, with a major in Marketing.
In 1981, Mr. Senac founded Medical Marketing Services to provide management and marketing consulting services to group medical practices and healthcare facilities. Mr. Senac closed MMS in 1992, and joined Brown & Associates as their Executive Director. Mr. Senac retired from Brown & Associates in 2006.
Mr. Senac is involved in numerous civic, community, and faith-based organizations. Mr. Senac served as Mayor of Beach City for 10 years. He previously served on the Board of Directors for the Houston-Galveston Area Council. He currently serves as Secretary of the Chambers County Republican Party.
Mr. Senac and his wife reside in Beach City.
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Zebulun Nash
 Mr. Nash was appointed to the Board of Directors on November 24, 2008 by Governor Rick Perry. Mr. Nash represents Harris County. Mr. Nash received his B. S. degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla, and an MBA from the University of Washington. In 2005, Mr. Nash received an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla.
Mr. Nash is the Site Manager for the Exxon Mobil Chemical Company in Baytown. Mr. Nash is involved in several professional, civic, and faith-based organizations. He is a member of the American Institute for Chemical Engineers, the National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers, and the National Black MBA Association. Mr. Nash is also Chairman of the Air Conservation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Texas Chemical Council. Mr. Nash is also a member of the Family Service Center of Houston, as well as a member of the Board of Directors for Promise for West Baytown. Mr. Nash is a past Peace Corps volunteer.
Mr. Nash resides in Houston.
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