Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Amber Batson and appointed Dan Syphrett to the Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors. Batson’s term will expire on August 31, 2027, while Syphrett’s term will end on August 31, 2026. The Gulf Coast Authority is responsible for providing water systems, controlling water pollution, and managing waste disposal within its district. The board also conducts studies and research related to water pollution and waste disposal.
Amber Batson, from Tomball, works as a Project Manager and Associate Vice President at Carollo Engineers. She is a corporate member of the Texas Water Association, the American Public Works Association, and the Water Environment Federation. Batson holds professional engineering licenses from both the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and the Florida Board of Professional Engineers. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida.
Dan Syphrett, from Stowell, is retired after working as an electric utility manager. He serves on the East Chambers Education Foundation Gala committee and participates in the St. Louis Church Rice Ball Committee. Syphrett graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University.
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