Advisory Board

An Advisory Board comprised of representatives from participants and qualified non-participants guides Texas Connect’s operations and overall governance.

The Advisory Board oversees Texas Connect’s:
  • Investment Policy
  • Financial Audit Review
  • Service Providers
  • Participant Needs and Services


Advisory Board Members
Billy Beattie
Chief Financial Officer, Humble Independent School District
Gayla Hawkins
Treasurer, Grayson County
Melissa Irby
Chief Financial Officer, Collin College
Ben Pape
Chief Financial Officer, Galena Park Independent School District
Jay Patel
Finance Director, City of North Richland Hills
Bill Rickert
Treasurer, Fort Bend County
Erik NeVille
Chief Executive Officer, Teacher’s Pension Services, Inc.