Paying Attention to the Men and Women Behind the Curtain

MARCH 2019

Meet Shumla's

Board of Directors

Like all not-for-profit organizations, Shumla is governed by a Board of Directors. You've heard us mention them, but have you ever wondered who they are and what they do?

Wonder no more!

Kay Watt, LPC

President and Chair of the Executive Committee

San Antonio, TX

Kay is a San Antonio native. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and founder and former owner of the Eating Disorder Center at San Antonio, now owned and run by Eating Recovery Center based in Denver. Kay joined the Board of Shumla in April 2017 and was elected to the Chair position this past February. She is an engaged and experienced community volunteer and board member. She has hit the ground running and is excited to be a driving force in Shumla's future growth and success.

Carolyn Boyd, Ph.D.

Vice President

Galveston, TX

Carolyn founded Shumla in 1998 and headed the organization as Executive Director and Research Director until 2018 when she became the Shumla Endowed Research Professor at Texas State University. In this role, she is ex officio Head of Research at Shumla working closely with the Science Director and Archaeology Director to plot the course of Shumla's research endeavors.

Pansy Price

Secretary and Chair of the Archives Committee

Austin, TX

Pansy joined the Board in 2018. Pansy is truly a "Jill of all Trades". She has a degree in Architecture from UT Austin. She has a background in technology and spent a good deal of her career as a Private Investigator. She brings to Shumla's Board skills in strategic planning, problem-solving, professional networking and facilitation.

David Graf

Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee

Del Rio, TX

David is a Certified Public Accountant with the firm Glenn, Graf and Bowers in Del Rio. He joined the Shumla Board in 2011 and became Board Treasurer in 2012. He brings important financial knowledge to the board and manages our annual 990. As a resident and active member of the Del Rio community, he is a connector and supporter on our behalf locally.

Camille Cadena

Del Rio, TX

Cami grew up in Del Rio and on the land of the Lower Pecos. Her mother grew up in Comstock and the family own a ranch nearby. Cami remembers going to sites when she was young and even wanted to major in Archaeology in college. She is proud of Shumla's work to preserve the precious sites and share them. She brings an important landowner perspective to the Board. As Shumla works to have open dialogue with landowners and maintain and develop respectful, communicative collaborations, Cami is a perfect adviser. Cami works at the Val Verde County Sheriff's Office and her husband, Robert, is a District Court Judge. Cami joined the Board in 2018.

Robert Clark

Chair of the Facilities Committee

Houston, TX

Robert Clark has been a practicing trial attorney for more than 26 years, and is the principal of The Clark Law Firm, P.C. in Houston, Texas. A graduate of both the University of Texas and South Texas College of Law – Houston, he has held a lifelong interest in both archaeology and Texas history. Rob and his wife travel often with their children between Houston and their second home in Marathon, Texas. Mr. Clark is also a member of the Houston Archeological Society and serves on the Delgados Board of Directors for The Bryan Museum in Galveston, Texas. Robert joined Shumla's Board in 2018.

Lacy Finley

Austin, TX

Lacy Finley has been passionate about the rock art of the Lower Pecos for nearly twenty years. She began her work in rock art protection and education as a member of the Board of the Rock Art Foundation (RAF) in the early 2000's. She joined the Board of Shumla in 2005 and served on both Board's until the RAF became a part of the Witte Museum in San Antonio. Her long history is invaluable to the Board of Directors. She runs annual events that bring awareness and funds to Shumla each year. In addition, as the CEO of a technology and marketing firm in Austin, Tech Cumulus, Lacy brings important IT and communications skills to Shumla.

Nancy Kenmotsu

Yakima, WA

Nancy is a very well-respected archaeologist who worked for over 30 years in Texas archaeology. She has been a friend and collaborator with Shumla for many years and was the author of our National Historic Landmark designation, completed in 2017 and awaiting consideration. During her career, Nancy worked in important capacities at the Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Historical Commission. She is an excellent advisor and connector. She joined the Board in 2018.

Charles Lohrmann

Chair of the Development and Marketing Committee

Austin, TX

Currently editor of Texas Co-op Power magazine, a general-interest publication that reaches more than 3 million readers

each month. Previously editor-in-chief and publisher of Texas Highways magazine. Charles brings extensive publishing and communications experience as a writer, editor, publisher, and creative strategist. He is skilled in brand strategy, content development and social media and digital communication platforms. He's worked in many industries, including travel and tourism, sales and marketing. He joined Shumla's Board in 2018.

David W. Pipes

Boerne, TX

David is a community leader and activator with a heart for the environmental and cultural resources of south Texas. R ock art has been an interest of his since 1977. Now in his "give back to my community days of my life", David is active on the Board of the Cibolo Nature Center in Boerne and joined the Board of Shumla in 2018. He is a strategist with a gift for seeking out the path forward. He is a connector, facilitator, problem-solver and throws himself into his work with passion.

Elton Prewitt

Chair of the Ethics and Governance Committee and Nominating Committee

Austin, TX

Elton is the longest sitting member of the Shumla Board of Directors. He joined the board in 2002, just four years after Shumla was founded. In his tenure on the Board he has been President (2004-2008, 2011-2012), Vice President (2015-2016) and always resident expert on Robert's Rules of Order. Elton is a prominent Texas Archaeologist by trade and founded and presided over Prewitt and Associates Cultural Resource Management firm. His first visit to the Lower Pecos was as an archaeologist in 1963! (And he never escaped...) His loyal support and guidance has been pivotal to Shumla's growth and success.

Many Thanks to

Emil Zuberbueler

It's farewell but not goodbye to our Board President of six years, Emil Zuberbueler.

It is with deep gratitude that we honor Emil Zuberbueler for his loyal tenure as Chair of the Shumla Board of Directors for six years. He is taking a break from the Board, but we know we will stay in close touch. His Board service is through, but he is a member of the Shumla family forever.

Emil grew up in Comstock, TX with his ranching parents, five brothers and one sister. He was named after his grandfather who first came to ranch in the Lower Pecos in the late 1800's. He was raised working livestock and picnicking under the incredible murals that now astonish researchers all across the world. He didn't really fully understand their significance until much later when he met the folks at Shumla.

Emil joined the Shumla Board of Directors in 2007 and immediately took over the role of Board Secretary. He was elected to the Chairmanship in January of 2013 and saw Shumla through some of the biggest years of growth in our history.

Emil Zuberbueler, Jessica Lee, Carolyn Boyd and Lacy Finley at the official launch of the Shumla Endowed Research Professorship. A position endowed by the fundraising efforts of Emil and the Board of Directors.

Emil was a champion for Shumla and a strong foundation for Carolyn, as Executive Director and into her transition to Shumla Endowed Research Professor at Texas State. He was a great friend, advisor and facilitator for Jessica when she took over the Executive Directorship. He will continue to consult with the Board and staff as he moves on to new challenges and adventures.