Anita Anderson

Owner, Anderson Temporaries

(210) 912-8358

Anita has worked for several Boerne businesses, including horse training, the dental field, and the hospitality and personnel fields. She has three children and four grandchildren, ages 10, 7, 4, and 3.
"One thing I have gained from Leadership Boerne is how each of us can make a difference."

Dr. Jim Atkins

Owner, Texas Sinus Center

Jim moved his practice to Boerne in Jan. 2003. He has 17 years of experience and specializes in the treatment of Ear, Nose, Throat and Sinus problems in adults and children.
"The most rewarding thing about the leadership program was meeting new people and making new friends."

Catherine Bentley

Owner, Long Branch Saloon

After moving to Boerne in 1994, Catherine acquired the Long Branch Saloon, and prides herself on employing only family members in all key positions of the business. She has three children.
"Leadership Boerne has opened my eyes to many new aspects of business as well as government."

Jack Cushman

Owner, Bear Moon Bakery

(830) 816-2327

Jack worked as a systems analyst at La Quinta Hotels for 12 years, after which he went to work with his wife, Paul Hayward, the owner of Bear Moon Bakery. Jack enjoys skiing and racquetball, as well.
"What I learned from Leadership Boerne was the diversity of the community."

Patrice Davison

Owner, Davison Insurance

Patrice is the owner of Davison Insurance Agency, LLC., and has been in the insurance industry for over 10 years.
"What I gained from Leadership Boerne is more knowledge on how our community works, and where I feel I would be of most use in the Boerne area."

Steve Driskill

Vice President, Kendall County Air, Inc.

Steve has been VP of Kendall County Air for the past 8 years and a Boerne resident since 1983. He and his wife Jimi also have two children: Tyler (10) and Landri (4).
"This is the best learning experience I have had to help explain the whys of how the system works and what I can do to help."

Bryan D. D'Spain

Vice President, Broadway National Bank

Bryan received a BA from UTSA in 1993 and an MBA from Wayland Baptist University in 1999. He is currently employed as Vice President with Broadway National Bank and manages the Boerne Branch.
"I made many new friends, all the while learning the intricacies of what makes a community function."

Mark Figart

President, Digett

(830) 249-9494

Attracted to Boerne by a love of the Hill Country, Mark Figart moved to Boerne and launched Digett in June of 2001. Since its inception, Digett, formerly known as CavernWorks, has served global energy services provider Schlumberger, San Antonio-based grocer H-E-B and many other companies.

Lynn E. Heckler

President, Christian Women's Job Corps Advisory Council

Lynn is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with 30 years experience in various military and civilian administrative, educational, and clinical mursing positions.
"Leadership Boerne has given me a better understanding of, a wealth of information about, and valuable contacts within our own community."

Ken Kolacny

Project Manager, Matkin-Hover Engineering

Having recieved his BS from UT at Austin, Ken is now a civil engineer working as a project manager for Matkin-Hoover Engineering in Boerne. He and his wife Lorie have two sons, Lucas and Kaden.
"During Leadership Boerne, I learned some things about myself and redefined my leadership skills."

Curtis Lang

Owner, LANG Partners

(830) 537-3686

LANG Partners specializes in web site and application development. His current client list includes law firms, doctors, insurance agencies and clientele from several other industries.
"What I have learned in Leadership goes a long way to help me grow my business and find my place in the community.

Kathleen McBride

Owner, Rolfing in the Hill Country

Kathleen is a Certified Rolfer, and has offices in both Boerne and San Antonio. Rolfing is a type of deep tissue bodywork designed to increase flexibility and stamina, and alleviates physical issues from trauma.
"Leadership Boerne was 'What Does It Take To Run Our Little World 101' for me."

Kathy Moore-Cloud

Broker Associate, Bradfield Properties

Kathy is currently a broker with Bradfield Properties, and had been in Real Estate 14 years. She resides with her husband Wiley, who is a custom home builder, in Boerne.
"It seemed everyone was pulling together to acheive a higher level of understanding of local issues in Leadership Boerne."

Jack G. O'Dell, PT

Physical Therapist, Boerne Physical Therapy Institute

Jack and his wife Gay are both physical therapists and have worked in Boerne for several years. They are very involved in St. Helena's Episcopal Church, and enjoy hunting and fishing.
"Leadership Boerne provided an excellent opportunity to learn about local issues and meet key people in the area."

Jennifer Peyton

Dealer Development Manager, BioLab, Inc.

Jennifer has spent the last 8 years working in several facets of the swimming pool industry. Most of her experience is in water treatment and retail specialty with BioLab, Inc.
"The Leadership Boerne class is such a great experience. The class opened my eyes to the terrific things in Boerne."

David Phillip

Owner, David Phillip, C.P.A.

David is a Certified Public Accountant providing tax consulting and compliance services as well as accounting services to a wide variety of business and individual clients.
"I really enjoyed the opportunity to meet business and government leaders in our community."

Bitsy Pratt

Owner, Pyramid Plaza Physical Therapy

Bitsy graduated with a BS and licensed as a physical therapist in 1976 and received an MAA from University of the Incarnate Word. She has been in private practice since 1984.
"Participating in Leadership Boerne is like having a personal introduction to our community and state leaders."

Kammie Robertson

General Manager, Lodging Host Hotel Corporation

Kammie has successfully managed hotels of various franchises and become certified for their management by excelling in management and sales courses of assorted hotel franchises.
"Having only been in Boerne a year, Leadership Boerne has shown me what a wonderful place Boerne is."

John Rogers

Trust Manager, Frost National Management Group

For the past 28 years, John has held various administrative, sales and managerial positions in fiduciary tax, estate, trust and portfolio management. He and his family are also members of the Oak Hills Church in Boerne.
"Leadership Boerne has been an excellent experience for me."

Mary Jane (M.J.) Slater

Business Consultant/Sales Coordinator, Guadalupe Valley Telephone & Cooperative, Inc.

M.J. Slater works with business clients to provide them with quality solutions for the telecommunication, entertainment, and security requirements at GVTC, Inc.
"I've learned that the keyword for leadership is to become involved. We're all responsible for our community."

Rick Swinghamer

Owner, The Swinghamer Home Company

An industrial engineer by education, Rick spent 20 years in the electrical manufacturing business with Westinghouse Electric and Square D. Today Rick is a homebuilder and remodeler of hill country residences. He and his wife Shelly have three children: Amanda, Andrew, and Evan.

Donald F. Van Eynde, Ph.D.

Professor of Management, Trinity University

Don has a doctorate in organizational psychology from Columbia University, and served 20 years in the U.S. Army as an infantry officer. He and his wife Dixie have three children: Noelle (27), Austin (19), and Holly (14).
"Leadership Boerne was an incredible experience for me!"

Lloyd Voigt

Co-Owner, Apple Tree Day School

(210) 669-5422

After 18 years with Jennings Anderson Ford, Lloyd became co-owner of the AppleTree Day School, founded in 2005. 210-509-1919.

Debbie Wampler

Director of Membership & Women's Outreach, Methodist Healthcare System, Morningside Ministries at Menger Springs

With a Masters of Health Professions in Education and Administration, Debbie markets the 55PLUS, WomanPLUS and Young Heroes' Club's at Methodist, along with Women's Outreach. She and her husband Bob have two children, Lindsey & Logan.

She is Co-Leader for the upcoming 2007-2008 class.

Adrianne Wheeler

Operations Manager, Authentic Custom Homes, Inc.

After graduating from Boerne High School in 1993, Adrianne attended St. Mary's, where she majored in Economics.
Adrianne is married to Andrew Wheeler, and enjoys cooking and yoga.
"I gained a deeper understanding of our community and its needs during Leadership Boerne."

Pat Whittlesey

Insurance Broker, Mass Mutual Financial Group

Pat has been the comptroller for her family business, Whittlesey's Fine Meats in McAllen-Mission, a math teacher at Lake Travis High School in Austin, and is currently an insurance broker.
"Leadership Boerne has been an opportunity to meet people and learn more about the community."