Texas: Governor Abbott Appoints Roethle, Hayter To Sulphur River Basin Authority Board Of Directors
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~ In a recent announcement, Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Shane Roethle and reappointed Robert "Reeves" Hayter to the Sulphur River Basin Authority (SRBA) Board of Directors. Their terms are set to expire on February 1, 2031.

The SRBA Board is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and operation of essential works within the state and in the watershed of the Sulphur River and its tributaries. This includes controlling, storing, preserving, and distributing water from the river and its tributary streams, as well as managing storm water and floodwater.

Shane Roethle hails from Sulphur Bluff and currently serves as the general manager of Five Counties Ranch, an affiliate of Energy Transfer. He is also an active member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and has been involved in various conservation projects such as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Wild Turkey Reintroduction Project in East Texas. Roethle's contributions also extend to Prescribed Burn Certification Workshops and Native Prairie Restoration projects. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology/Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and a Crop Science Masters Certificate from the University of Illinois. In addition to his professional achievements, Roethle is also a private pilot.

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Robert "Reeves" Hayter brings over 40 years of experience to his role on the SRBA Board. He recently retired as president of Hayter Engineering, Inc. Hayter is a life member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and a member of American Water Works Association. Currently serving as vice-president of SRBA, he also chairs the Texas Water Development Board's Lower Red-Sulphur Cypress Regional Flood Planning Group. Hayter holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Duke University.

With their extensive backgrounds in engineering, conservation efforts, and water management, both Roethle and Hayter are well-equipped to serve on the SRBA Board of Directors. Their appointments will play a crucial role in ensuring the responsible and effective management of the Sulphur River and its tributaries for years to come.

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