TIFA Board of Directors

Board Photo taken at Board Retreat June 13, 2009

Pictured: back row, left to right  George Coker, Jim Nelson, Robert Elzner
front row, left to right  Susan Fenner, Ann Lewis-Boyles, Kaye Whitsitt

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the TIFA Board of Directors is set for Saturday,  Sept. 19, 2009.  This meeting will be our annual meeting.  For further information, email us at  tifa@tifa.org  .

Susan Fenner, Chair, Austin

Jim Nelson, Treasurer, Austin

George R. Coker, Jr., Austin

Robert Elzner, San Antonio 

If you 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

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.

Chapter Committee

Chair: Robert Elzner.
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.