Governor Greg Abbott has named six individuals to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors, including two North Texans, Megan Deen of Fort Worth and Cathy Altman of Midlothian, according to a news release from the governor’s office. Both were reappointed to serve terms through March 15, 2029, joining two other returning members and two new appointees.
The Trinity River Authority oversees the development and conservation of surface water resources across the Trinity River Basin, impacting municipal water supply, conservation efforts, and infrastructure development.
The Trinity River Basin is the largest river basin entirely within Texas, spanning about 17,969 square miles across the state and including all or part of 37 counties. The river begins in northern Texas near the Red River and flows southeast for 710 miles before reaching Trinity Bay on the Gulf of Mexico.
North Texans reappointed
Megan Deen, CFO of the Fort Worth Zoological Association, brings financial expertise and community engagement to her role. A graduate of Texas Christian University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy, Deen is actively involved in numerous organizations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Her local impact extends to the Trinity Valley School board, the National Charity League – Fort Worth Chapter, and the Junior League of Fort Worth.
Cathy Altman, an attorney and partner at Carrington Coleman Sloman & Blumenthal, LLP, is a widely recognized leader in construction law. In 2024, she was named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas and Top 50 Women Lawyers in Texas by Super Lawyers. Altman is also active in community leadership, serving on the North Texas Commission Executive Committee and other regional boards. A Vanderbilt University and University of Kentucky Law School graduate, Altman adds legal and strategic insight to the board.
New appointments bring fresh perspectives
Jeff Bradley of Huntsville, a natural sciences and conservation expert, is among the new appointees. Bradley owns one of the world’s most historically significant collections of rare orchids and has lectured internationally on his conservation efforts.
Casey Yeary Callas of Apple Springs is a realtor, business owner, and investor with deep ties to her community. She is involved in numerous civic organizations, including the Texas Farm Bureau and the National Association of Realtors.
Returning leaders provide continuity
In addition to Deen and Altman, Governor Abbott reappointed Steve Roberts of Coldspring, a retired attorney with an accomplished legal career, and Dave Ward of Madisonville, a rancher and business owner with decades of experience in community development and leadership.
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