Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of three individuals to the Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) Board of Directors. James M. Scott was reappointed for a term ending July 28, 2027, while Steven R. “Steve” Lucas and Charles “Caleb” Spurlock, D.D.S., were reappointed for terms ending July 28, 2029. In addition to his board role, Spurlock was named president of LNVA.
The LNVA is responsible for managing the waters of the Neches River and its tributaries. Its duties include conserving, controlling, and distributing storm and flood waters for various uses such as irrigation, domestic supply, industry, municipal needs, and hydroelectric power. The authority can also support economic development programs within its service area to help strengthen the state’s economic base.
James M. Scott resides in Beaumont and serves as President Construction and Development at Trans-Global Solutions, Inc. He previously chaired the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners and currently leads the Baytown Chamber of Commerce. Scott is involved with several professional associations related to railway engineering and construction. He also holds leadership roles in local charitable organizations and received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University.
Steven R. “Steve” Lucas is also from Beaumont and works as executive vice president and regional president at Stellar Bank. His community involvement includes past roles with the Rotary Club of Beaumont, United Way of Beaumont, Wesley United Methodist Church, Beaumont Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors, and volunteering with Beaumont Independent School District. Lucas graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from Lamar University.
Charles “Caleb” Spurlock, D.D.S., practices dentistry in Woodville as owner of C. Caleb Spurlock, DDS, PLLC. He is active in professional dental associations at local, state, and national levels. Spurlock has served as president of the Woodville Lions Club and on the Woodville City Council. His education includes studies at Texas A&M University and Lamar University along with a Doctor of Dental Surgery from The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston.
