Who We Are - Central Texas Public Safety Commission

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Uniting Communities for Public Safety

We’re a 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organization bringing together community leaders to strengthen public safety across Central Texas. Our mission is simple: advocate for, identify, and fund critical needs for police, fire, and EMS departments while fostering stronger connections between first responders and the communities they serve.

OUR TEAM

Our staff works daily to identify and meet the evolving needs of Central Texas first responders.

Ashley Copeland

Chief Operating Officer

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Grace einterz

Communications Coordinator

OUR BOARD

Our board represents diverse business and community leaders united in their commitment to advancing public.

Pam McClain Madere

President

Eddie Margain

Immediate Past President

Corby Jastrow

Past President

Jon Adams
Dianne Bangle
Tim Berry
Rob Bridges
Laurie Brown
Ben Bufkin
Kevin Burns
Paul Bury
Ed Butler
Scott Carr
Elizabeth Christian
Tim Crowley
Dr. William Cunningham
Brad Elliot
Gary Farmer
Kent Ferguson
Keith Gamel
Angela Garcia
Rudy Garza
Louis Granger

Brian Haley
Chuck Harris
Brad Hawley
Richard Hill
Joe Holt
James Howard
Bobby R. Inman
Kenneth M. Jastrow II
Bobby Jenkins
Brad Knippa
Winston Krause
Mike Lauderdale
Derek Lewis
Fred Ligarde
Troy Marcus
Laura Matz
Linda McCaul
Demetrius McDaniel
Bruce Mills
Mark Newberry

Catherine Newell
Pat Oles
John Oliver
Jay Palmer
Rick Randall
Andy Reese
Don Reese
Mike Reynolds
Randa Safady
Bryan Sheffield
Kristi Simmons
Greg Smith
Jennifer Stevens
Tim Taylor
Tim Timmerman
Dylan Watson
Leslie Ward
Neel White
Pamela Willeford
Will Withers

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