Officers
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Board Chair |
Vice-Chair Cathy Gieselman |
Secretary Melinda Oster |
Treasurer Doyle Valdez |
Executive Director Grahame Jones |
Board of Directors
Billy Bryan
Billy Bryan joined the Board of Directors in 2016 and became Chair in 2019. He has served as a driving force in the Bell County community for The Club. As an involved community member, he never misses an opportunity to spread the good works of The Club. Billy began his criminal justice career in 1974 with the Bell County Sheriff’s Department. He was also a driving force in the beginnings of the Texas Jail Association, where he served as President in 1990 and 1991. He is recognized in the Texas Jail Association Hall of Fame and was presented with the Baggs’ Leadership Award in 2015. He has also been recognized by the American Jail Association as National Administrator of the Year. In addition to community activities, he continues to consult with county governments in the corrections field.
Ray Calderon
Ray Calderon joined the Board of Directors in 2023. He is a lifelong Austinite who loves to tell people about the work of The Club.
Bryan Campbell
Bryan Campbell joined the Board of Directors in 2018 with a drive to help The Club connect with prominent business leaders within the community. He currently serves as the Chair of the Governance Committee. Bryan is a partner at Dubois Bryant & Campbell LLP, where he focuses on general corporate, real estate, and oil and gas law matters. He received his J.D. at South Texas College of Law.
Jack Erskine
Jack Erskine was on The Board of Directors previously and is back again in 2019. Jack is a managing partner at the law firm of K&L Gates. His areas of emphasis are legislative representation, administrative law, and energy industry. In the 2012-2017 editions of the Best Lawyers in America, Jack was listed in the area of government relations. He enjoys spending time volunteering for The 100 Club of Central Texas and never misses an opportunity to share the work of The Club.
Cathy Gieselman
Cathy Gieselman joined the Board of Directors in 2019. She is driven to serve The Club and its mission to support first responders. Cathy currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors and the Chair of the Program and Benefits Committee.
Being the mother of a marine veteran and law enforcement officer who was injured in the line of duty, she has first-hand knowledge of the importance of what The Club does for first responders and their families. Cathy has served as the President of the Hays County Citizens Sheriff’s Academy Alumni Association (HCCSAAA) since January 2021 and as a member of both the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT). Serving and supporting first responders and veterans is her passion. She and her husband, Danny, love to support their community, veterans, and first responders through various avenues. In her free time, Cathy spends time with her two children and six grandchildren. She also enjoys fishing, hunting, and the outdoors.
Paul Holubec
Paul Holubec joined the Board of Directors in 2021. As an active member of the Austin community, he is driven to show his appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our first responders. Paul currently serves as the Austin Region Chairman for PlainsCapital Bank. He is also on the Board of Directors of the Austin Country Club and is a gold member of the Young Presidents’ Organization.
Randy Howry
Randy Howry joined the Board of Directors in 2019 and never misses an opportunity to share the word of The Club. He is a partner at Howry, Breen & Herman, LLP and has 25 years of experience representing individuals and businesses. He also has established a solid reputation as one of the top trial attorneys in the state. Randy was raised in Georgetown and is dedicated to serving his community.
Mo Jahadi
Mo Jahadi joined the Board of Directors in 2016 and immediately involved himself as a leader in the Cedar Park, Round Rock, and North Austin business communities. Dr. Mo is the owner and Doctor of Chiropractic at the ChiroFit Wellness Center and has over ten years of experience providing care to many first responders and people of all ages. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Kinesiology from the University of Houston and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic. Mr. Mo gives back to his community by service as Team Doctor for Cedar Park and Vista Ridge High School football teams. He is also the Head Doctor for the Cedar Park Punishers, a minor league football team in the Dynamic Texas Football Association.
Weslea O’Connor
Weslea joined the Board of Directors in 2020 after serving on the Marketing and Communications Committee. She is the wife of an Austin Police Department Officer and is eager to make a difference in the lives of first responders and their families. Currently a Realtor with The Veritas Group, Weslea has a background in communications and a heart for giving. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from The University of New Mexico with an emphasis on communication and journalism. Her professional experience includes media, event planning, social media management, and national marketing. She has also volunteered with the American Heart Association and Ronald McDonald House, where she used her public speaking experience to help organize events and fundraisers.
William J. Orr
Jim Orr joined the Board of Directors in 2017 and served as the Vice Chair from 2019 – 2021. He serves as a voice for The Club in the Austin-area business community. As an entrepreneur and involved community leader, he takes every opportunity to share The Club’s mission with colleagues. He currently serves as the Chair of the Board Development Committee. Jim is also President of GT Distributors. He began his career with GT in 1975 in Rossville, GA, and relocated to Texas in 1985 to open the Austin location. His many years of experience working with and meeting the needs of first responders has helped to improve the efficiency and safety of each Central Texas individual and department who serves. Jim has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Georgia. He has served two terms as President of the National Association of Police Equipment Distribution and is on the Texas Department of Public Safety Training Advisory Commission.
Melinda Oster
Melinda Oster joined the Board of Directors in 2019 and has been a long-time volunteer of The Club. She is a Senior Manager in the tax department at Atchley & Associates, LLP and has been in the accounting profession since 2002. She now looks forward to using her knowledge and skills to help further the mission of The Club.
Justin Porter
Justin Porter joined the Board of Directors in 2023 and has a passion for serving first responders that stems from his father, a retired Sergeant from Lewisville Police Department. Justin is currently the Central Texas Region Director of Loss Prevention and Security for HEB. He received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of North Texas in 2007 and has served in the Loss Prevention Industry for 18 years and across four states. Justin lives in Georgetown with his wife and two children, where he spends his free time golfing, listening to live music, and coaching youth sports.
Nick Riseman
Nick Riseman joined the Board of Directors in 2021. His father-in-law sits on the Board of Directors for The 100 Club of Southeast Texas; so, Nick knows firsthand the impact The Club is capable of in the families of our local heroes. Nick is a Massachusetts native who moved to Austin after graduating from the University of Massachusetts with a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Nick worked for Dell before moving into the cyber security field, where he stayed until the President of DDM Marketing & Consulting asked him to come on board to build out the Austin market. After only operating in the Southeast Texas region, DDM now handles clients all over the United States.
Nick currently lives in Austin with his wife, daughter, and their two dogs. When he is not working to enhance the mission of The Club, he enjoys golf, travel, skiing, softball, and collecting scotch.
Stephen W. Stewart
Stephen Stewart joined the Board of Directors in 2024 and is a longtime supporter of The Club and local first responders. He is the founding member of The Stewart Law Firm, in Austin, and handles cases involving catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and defective products. Stephen received his BBA-Finance and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University. He currently resides in Austin with his wife, Ginger.
Doyle Valdez
Doyle Valdez joined the Board of Directors in 2015. He currently serves as Treasurer of the Board and Chair of the Finance Committee. Doyle holds a BBA with a concentration in Finance from St. Edward’s University and has worked in the energy industry for 26 years. He is President of Valco Resource Management, Inc., an oil and gas production, marketing, and consulting firm that he established in 1987. He also a former President of the Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees. In 2007, The University of Texas at Austin Principalship Program created the Doyle Valdez Social Justice Award to honor him for his daily work in implementing the principles of social justice for the good of all.
Mark Winter
Mark Winter joined the Board of Directors in 2023. He is the Chief Financial Officer of DHI Mortgage.
STAFF
Grahame Jones, Executive Director
Grahame Jones joined The 100 Club of Central Texas as the Executive Director in 2020. He previously served on the Board of Directors from 2005 through 2010 and served as Vice President of Special Events. Previously, Grahame served 28 years with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, retiring as Director of Law Enforcement. He volunteers his time as the Softball Commissioner for Northwest Little League as well as serving with Meals on Wheels and the Coastal Conservation Association. In his free time, Grahame enjoys flyfishing, kayaking, gardening, and landscaping with his wife and two daughters.
Other Staff
Eleysa Richards, Assistant Director
Glenda Satterfield, Administrative Assistant