Board of Directors
(Front Row L to R) District Liaison Katherine Antes, Chad Stary, Dana Williams, Treasurer Tracy Davis, President Charlie Reagor. (Back Row L to R) Vice-President Jesse Luxton, Secretary Martha Sames, ISD Superintendent Chris Yeschke (Ex-officio), Tim Leach and Tom Kirkpatrick.
Tracy Davis
Tracy is from Houston and earned his BBA in Management. He is the Educator and Director/Lecturer for the Center for Retail Management at the University of Houston Downtown for the past nine years. He is also the Former COO of Appletree Markets with over 43 years of experience in all aspects of marketing, advertising, retail operations, merchandising, forecasting and budgeting in the highly competitive supermarket industry. Tracy is married with four adult children and six grandchildren.
Why do you support the Leakey ISD Education Foundation?
Our future lies with our youth. Their future is steered by our education system. Therefore, education is our future whether it be careers that require higher education or trades.
Jesse C. Luxton
Jesse Luxton was born in Uvalde Texas Nov.10, 1942 and grew up as an “army brat” living at many posts including three years in Germany. He graduated MacArthur High School in San Antonio and obtained a BBA from Southwest Texas State College in 1966. He met Betty Anne Smith of Killeen while attending SWTSC and they married after his graduation.
Mr. Luxton joined the F. W. Woolworth Co. in 1966 and finished his tenure with the company as General Manager of their largest Woolco Dept. Store in 1972. He then joined National Picture & Frame Co. of Greenwood MS as a regional sales manager. He held various sales, marketing and management positions and became President and CEO in 1987. Mr. Luxton took the company public in 1993. The sale of National was completed in 1997 and Jesse and Betty moved back to their home near Leakey that year.
Since moving back to Texas, Mr. Luxton has served and consulted with various housewares and décor companies. He recently sold his interest in Pinnacle Frame & Accent Co. of Austin TX where he was Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Luxton has served and received recognition for involvement in many organizations including business, educational and community. He is proudest of his contributions to education. He and his wife Betty mentor and sponsor with scholarships many of their local high school graduates. He is honored to have become a Distinguished Alumnus of Texas State University in 1998. He and his wife Betty became Texas State University Heroes due to their contributions in 2013. Mr. Luxton has served on the McCoy Business Foundation Board for nine years where he has held the position of Vice President and Chairman of the Investment Committee. He also serves on the Dean’s Advisory board since inception.
His personal interests include photography, game and livestock management, motorcycle touring and adventure travel to 68 countries.
Why do you support the Leakey ISD Education Foundation?
We are dedicated to provide a better education for Leakey students so they can compete and be successful post high school.
Martha Sames
Martha is from Leakey, Texas. She graduated from Leakey ISD in 1977, attended Southwest Texas Junior College and earned her Associates degree in 1979, followed by her BBA from Angelo State University in 1981.
Why do you support the Leakey ISD Education Foundation?
To increase opportunities for students of Leakey ISD by enhancing core education and providing additional vocational education.
Tom Kirkpatrick
Tom is from Leakey, Texas and earned a BBA in Business from the University of Houston. After graduating, he worked in Houston for 25 years in business services and 20 years in different capacities in Real Estate. He has returned to Leakey full time two years ago with his wife Tracey of over 30 years.
Why do you support the Leakey ISD Education Foundation?
I support the Leakey ISD Education Foundation because I am a graduate from Leakey many years ago. I also want the Leakey Education system to be the premier school system in the area where students know that they will get the best education to support whatever career path they may choose.
Dana Adair Williams
Dana is the Director of Community Engagement for the H. E. Butt Foundation. Dana currently lives in Boerne but spent her high school and early college years living in Real County. Dana is proud to have graduated from Nueces Canyon High School - Go Panthers! - as well as Southwest Texas Junior College. She received her degree in Human Services from Shorter University in Rome, Georgia, holds a certification in Non-Profit Management from the University of Texas, and is Six Sigma certified. When not spending time with her husband, 3 children, and 4 grandchildren, you can often find her performing onstage for PlayHouse 2000 in Kerrville.
Why do you support the Leakey ISD Education Foundation?
Education systems shine brightest when they are giving students not only a strong academic foundation but also a strong life foundation. Small rural communities like those in the Frio Canyon area are full of children and families looking for and contributing to a strong foundation. We hope to make their foundation a little stronger and little brighter.
Timothy A. Leach
Coming soon.
Why do you support the Leakey ISD Education Foundation?
Coming soon.
Charlie Reagor
Charlie is from Leakey and a Leakey High School Graduate. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration at Angelo State University.
Charlie has 20 years of experience in leadership positions for both public and private companies. He also has 12 years of experience as an owner of several small businesses in Leakey and around Texas. He served 12 years on the Leakey ISD Board of Trustees as well as multiple other boards including elected and appointed positions.
Charlie has been married to his wife Anissa for 29 years and they have three children together (all of whom have graduated from Leakey ISD).
Why do you support the Leakey ISD Education Foundation?
Education (knowledge) is one of the most helpful and empowering things in the world.