Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Our vision is guided by a diverse group of members to help build a better Galveston.
A strategic framework built on a proven track record of success.
Build Galveston utilizes a similar Strategic Framework, established by Vision Galveston, in a collaborative model to provide the greatest impact.
The organization is led by Executive Director Tyler Robert and governed by an independent board of directors representing the diverse interests and priorities of the people of Galveston.
Board of Directors & Consulting
Board of Directors & Consulting
![Headshot-_0017_Pierre_Banks](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0017_Pierre_Banks.jpg)
Pierre Banks
![Headshot-_0016_Cate_Black](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0016_Cate_Black.jpg)
Cate
Black
Vice President
![Headshot-_0015_Chris_Basilotto](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0015_Chris_Basilotto.jpg)
Chris Basilotto
![Headshot-_0014_Keath_Jacoby](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0014_Keath_Jacoby.jpg)
Keath Jacoby
![Headshot-_0013_Dwayne_Jones](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0013_Dwayne_Jones.jpg)
Dwayne Jones
![Headshot-_0012_Vincent_Lorefice](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0012_Vincent_Lorefice.jpg)
Vincent Lorefice
![Headshot-_0011_Bix_Rathburn](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0011_Bix_Rathburn.jpg)
Bix Rathburn
![Headshot-_0010_Shirlyn_Thomas](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0010_Shirlyn_Thomas.jpg)
Shirlyn Thomas
Treasurer
![Headshot-_0009_Paula_Tobon](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0009_Paula_Tobon.jpg)
Paula Tobon
![Headshot-_0008_Marshall_Tyndall](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0008_Marshall_Tyndall.jpg)
Marshall Tyndall
President
![Headshot-_0007_Christine_Bryant](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0007_Christine_Bryant.jpg)
Christine Bryant
Ex Officio
![rutherford](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/rutherford.jpeg)
John Rutherford
Consultant
![Headshot-_0005_Betty_Massey](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0005_Betty_Massey.jpg)
Betty Massey
![Headshot-_0004_Brian_Maxwell](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0004_Brian_Maxwell.jpg)
Brian Maxwell
Ex Officio
![Headshot-_0003_Sharon_Lewis](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0003_Sharon_Lewis.jpg)
Sharon Lewis
Ex Officio
![Headshot-_0002_Megan_Jones](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0002_Megan_Jones.jpg)
Megan Jones
![Headshot-_0001_Ingrid_Gonzalez](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0001_Ingrid_Gonzalez.jpg)
Ingrid Gonzalez
Secretary
![Headshot-_0000_Cornelia_Banks](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Headshot-_0000_Cornelia_Banks.jpg)
Cornelia Banks
Team Members
![tyler_r](https://buildgalveston.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/tyler_r.jpg)
Tyler Robert
Executive Director
Who is Vision Galveston?
For more information about what Vision Galveston is working on, visit them here:
Vision Galveston started as a project to empower the Galveston Island community to define its vision for the city, where we spoke to more than 8,500 individuals over an intensive nine-month period. These actions resulted in a strategic framework consisting of 78 recommendations—a culmination of numerous conversations, feedback sessions, community events, and the collective power of diverse voices. With the help and support of our residents, workforce, partners, and funders, we aim to transform Galveston into the best place to live, work, raise a family, and visit for all socioeconomic groups and demographics, young and old.
Who is Vision Galveston?
For more information about what Vision Galveston is working on, visit them here:
A partnership with CenterPoint Energy’s Agencies in Action helped income-eligible housing by providing whole-house energy weatherization upgrades like HVAC tune-ups/upgrades and water heater pipe insulation. The groundwork for a large neighborhood-wide revitalization is taking shape with the OCCP CommUNITY Project, aimed at home repairs to make the home safer, healthier and more energy efficient. Be sure to follow this project in 2024.