Governor Greg Abbott appointed Gary Krause and Eliza Santos McElhaney to the Nueces River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on February 1, 2031, according to a Mar. 30 announcement. Mark Moczygemba and Chasey Sanchez, Ed.D., were also appointed for terms ending February 1, 2027.
The Nueces River Authority is responsible for managing the waters of the Nueces River Basin. Its duties include water conservation, floodwater management, water quality control, solid waste handling, as well as overseeing parks and recreational facilities.
Krause is retired and previously served as founder and president of Intercontinental Training. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Maryland, College Park. McElhaney is the founder of ESV Creative with over fifteen years in digital strategy and has held communications roles in both the Texas Senate and Office of the Lieutenant Governor.
Moczygemba works as an independent petroleum landman at Moczygemba Consulting Services and is affiliated with Knights of Columbus. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Sanchez serves as Director of Healthcare Analytics for Zimmet Healthcare Consultants while providing analytics services to Lakes Regional MHMR Center and Lubbock Independent School District; she holds degrees from Liberty University (LU) and American College of Education.
According to the official website, Governor Abbott’s office has contributed to job growth across Texas while maintaining its primary offices in Austin at the State Insurance Building. The governor was recognized among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 according to official records. The office also focuses on job creation, economic opportunities, education enhancement, individual liberties protection, parental empowerment in schooling decisions, and southern border security according to state sources.
Abbott has led his office since being elected governor in 2014 according to official records. His administration provides statewide services throughout Texas according to state officials.
