Who We Are

Board of Directors

Van Johnson, President
Randy Osteen, Vice President
Jen Lichner CPA, Treasurer
Atty Melissa Thrailkill, Director
Steve Erickson, Director
Patti Erickson, Director
Bryan Lindsey, Director
Sarah Marguccio, Director
Mike Rowlands, Director
Eric Duncan, Director
Shawn Graves, Director
Esther Villarreal, Director

Volunteers

Linda Donnelly, Master Naturalist
Lybo Buchanan, Master Naturalist
Peggy van Wuunik
Marion Lineberry, Master Naturalist Michael Puttonen, Master Naturalist
Miah Oren, Master Naturalist

We could not function without our dedicated volunteers. No matter what your interest or skills we can use your help. Some volunteers help with garden maintenance, others help with historical research or event planning etc. Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteer hours are credited under the Constellation of Living Memorials project. Contact us if you wish to get involved In your area of interest.

Arts Advisory Council

Renae Lesley, Chair
Grayson Lesley-Milburn, Vice Chair
Angela Gandy
Jose Padron
Bryan Lindsey, ex officio WHCA

Descendants Advisory Council

Open, Chair
Open, Vice Chair
Open
Bryan Lindsey, ex officio WHCA

Veterans Advisory Council

Vic Taylor, Chair
Joshua Clark, Vice Chair
Noble Hetherington, Chaplain
Scott Chase
Shawn Graves, ex officio WHCA

In Fall 2023, the historic Western Heights Cemetery received $20,000 in grants through the Constellation of Living Memorials
from the Texas Historical Foundation and the Summerlee Foundation. We are proud to be a star in the Constellation, working together to preserve history, restore ecology, and engage the community.