TIFA Board and Committees

HISTORY OF TIFA (click here)

Learn More about TIFA's History and Mission

Members of the TIFA Board of Directors

Jim Nelson Chairman of the TIFA Board	Jim's Bio,
Dr. Weldon Bowling Harker Heights	Dr. Weldon Bowling's Bio
George Coker Austin	George Coker's Bio
Jennifer Simmank Erschabek Austin	Jennifer Simmank Erschabek's Bio
Joe Wargo Accountant	Joe Wargo's Bio
Louise Elzner Austin	Louise Elzner's Bio
Rita Castro San Antonio	Rita Castro's Bio

TIFA Executive Director, Susan Fenner

If you are a TIFA member and are interested in serving on TIFA's Board of Directors, please email tifa@tifa.org or write us at the address listed below. Board members should have experience in one or more of the following: management, member recruitment, fundraising, financial management, technology or legislative planning.

TIFA Board Nominating Committee
PO Box 300220
Austin, TX 78703

TIFA Committees

Membership Committee Chair: Susan Fenner.
The Membership Committee’s foremost goal is to enhance relationships with current members and to expand our membership base to include more families with incarcerated loved ones.

Legislation Committee Chair: Open.
The Legislative Committee represents TIFA members to the Texas Legislature, analyzes pending legislation, works for change in the criminal justice system, and informs our members on all things legislative.

Communication Committee Chair: Susan Fenner.
The Communications Committee places particular emphasis upon increasing the availability of online and electronic information exchange, as well as exploring efforts to increase awareness through the media of TIFA as a support organization for families.

Chapters Committee Chair: Rita Castro.
The Chapter Committee works with the TIFA chapters across the state and helps members organize new chapters.

Board Recording Secretary Chair: Louise Elzner.
The Board Recording Secretary takes notes at all board meetings, submits notes to the Board Chair, and provides copies at the next board meeting.