The Longhorn Alumni Band leadership is made up of volunteer members of the organization, including officers, a Board of Directors, a Board of Trustees, and Committees.
Elected positions are filled at the annual meeting. Interested in serving? Please get in touch!
>> See Officer and BOD Meeting Minutes Here
The Board of Directors (“BOD”) of the Longhorn Alumni Band is responsible for the management and administration of LHAB, overseeing LHAB activities. The BOD receives updates from the LHAB President and discusses policy matters during the meetings. The BOD reviews and approves the budget and incoming officer nominations list, which are presented to LHAB members at the annual Band Day reunion.
| Randy Storm | Board of Director, LHAB President, Chair |
| Shirley Cumby | Board of Director, LHAB President-Elect |
| Jack Green | Board of Director, LHAB Past President |
| Chris Albino | Board of Director |
| Julia Webber | Board of Director |
| Don Haynes | Board of Director |
| Kyle Walker | Board of Director |
| Barbara Helbert | Board of Director |
| Heather Knolle | Board of Director |
The Board of Trustees (“BOT”) of the Longhorn Alumni Band Charitable Fund manages and administers the Longhorn Alumni Band Charitable Fund, a non-profit foundation dedicated to scholarship and other financial support for the Longhorn Band and its students. The BOT works to solicit and maintain financial support for scholarships, including the establishment of named scholarships that honor former members, friends, or supporters of the Longhorn Band, as well as ongoing and annual campaigns in support of the Longhorn Band and its students. In addition, the BOT works with the Longhorn Band and The University of Texas to advise and assist in the process of awarding scholarships established by the Longhorn Alumni Band Charitable Fund. For additional information, please contact any of the board members.
| Kent Kostka | Board of Trustees President |
| Cathy Sorsby | Board of Trustees Secretary |
| Jo Peters | Board of Trustees Treasurer |
| James Wilson | Board of Trustees |
| William Phillips III | Board of Trustees |
Numerous members who are not officers help with ongoing LHAB activities through various active committees. Below are current committees and participants.
Nominating Committee
Jack Green (Past President and Chair)
Jerry Biershenk, 2-year term, expires 2023
Delia Tovar Botbol, 2-year term, expires 2023
Faith Allen, 2-year term, expires 2024
Jeanne Yturri, 2-year term, expires 2024
Code of Ethics Committee
Kathy Rider, Chair
Jeff Hartsock
Nick Schroeder
Property Committee
Teresa Hastings, Property Manager & Chair
George Green, Big Flags
Paul Scully, Percussion
Chuck Garner
Mike Haecker
Logo, Emblem and Seal Committee
Michelle Oestrick, Secretary & Chair
Cathy Purdy
John Purdy
Scholarship Committee
Jo Lyn Peters, Scholarship Officer and Chair
Shirley Cumbey
Karissa Horton
Dick Robinson
Randall Storm
Greg Wilson
Archives Committee (President-Appointed)
Catherine Whited, Archivist & Chair
Jerry Hayes
George Moxley
Alan Ford
Delia Botbol