Board of Trustees

The Texas Sports Hall of Fame is guided by a distinguished Board of Trustees made up of leaders from across Texas sports, business, media, and civic life. Their collective experience and commitment help ensure that the Hall preserves and honours the full sporting legacy of our state—while remaining accessible and relevant to athletes, coaches and fans alike.

Meet the Trustees

Russ Bookbinder
Executive Committee

Retired President/ CEO
San Antonio Sports

San Antonio, TX

H. Bland Cromwell
Executive Committee

Realtor
Coldwell Banker Realtors

Waco, TX

David N. Deaconson
Executive Committee

Attorney
Pakis, Giotes, Page & Burleson

Waco, TX

Deloss Dodds

Retired Athletic Director
University of Texas

Austin, TX

Lee Fischer
Executive Committee

Retired VP
Chase Bank

Waco, TX

Dr. Randy Gardell

Doctor
Central Texas Neurological Association

Waco, TX

Bruce Gietzen
Executive Committee

Retired Director of Student Media
Baylor University

Former News Anchor
KXXV=TV

Waco, TX

Thomas Graham

President
Crosswind Public Relations

Austin, TX

Kira Haney
Executive Committee

Former Broadcaster

Waco, TX

Michelle Hicks

City Secretary
City of Waco

Waco, TX

Tom Hill
Executive Committee

Owner
Wahoo Sports & Entertainment

Waco, TX

Carey Hobbs

Retired Manufacturer

Waco, TX

Adam Hochfelder

President
Dave Campbell's Football Magazine
Waco, TX

Jay Howard
Executive Committee

Lobbyist
Hillco Partners

Austin, TX

David Lacy
Executive Committee

President & CEO
Community Bank & Trust

Waco, TX

Ed Love
Executive Committee

Director of Athletics
Waco ISD

Waco, TX

Scott Mahaffey

President
Mahaffey Investments
Fort Worth, TX

Gerald Myers

Athletics Director Emeritus
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Ed Page
Executive Committee

Retired Director Central Texas Region
HEB

Waco, TX

Reid Ryan

Ryan Sanders Baseball, Inc.
Round Rock, TX

Brad Sham

Play by Play Announcer
Dallas Cowboys
Dallas, TX

Bob Woodard
Executive Committee

CEO
JRBT, PC

Waco, TX

Our Governance Role

As the primary oversight body, the Board works in partnership with the Hall’s executive team to:

  • Define strategic direction and safeguard the Hall’s mission of celebrating excellence, preserving heritage and inspiring future generations.
  • Oversee stewardship of artifacts, exhibits and educational outreach so that Texas’s rich athletic history remains vibrant and meaningful.
  • Maintain fiscal responsibility, support fundraising and help ensure the Hall remains a strong resource for all Texans.

Working Together

The breadth of expertise on this Board—from athletic administration to business, from media to community leadership—ensures that the Texas Sports Hall of Fame remains not only a repository of history, but a living, evolving institution. Their oversight helps us welcome visitors, support scholars, honor inductees, and build the digital and physical platforms that make Texas sports stories accessible.

If you would like more detailed bios of any trustee or wish to contact the Board through the Hall’s office, please email: info@tshof.org.