Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Angelina And Neches River Authority Board Of Directors
Governor Abbott has appointed Dale Morton, John “Skip” Ogle and Francis Spruiell for terms set to expire September 5, 2021 to the Angelina and Neches River Authority Board of Directors.
Dale Morton of Nacogdoches is pastor of New Life Christian Fellowship, and previously served as superintendent of Wells Independent School District for 19 years. He is a member of Texas Association of School Administrators and Global Network of Christian Ministries. Additionally, he is a past president of the Area IX Ag. Teachers Association. Morton received a Bachelor of Science in agriculture and a Master of Education from Stephen F. Austin State University.
John “Skip” Ogle of Tyler is director of public affairs for Suddenlink. He is a member of the Tyler Area Builders Association, The University of Texas Health Northeast Foundation Board and the East Texas State Fair Board of Directors. Additionally, he is area chairman for the Tyler Chamber of Commerce. Ogle received a Bachelor of Science in architecture and Masters in City and Regional Planning from The University of Texas in Arlington.
Francis Spruiell of Center is the regional president for the Nacogdoches, Lufkin, Garrison and Timpson branches of Austin Bank Texas. She has been responsible for the Nacogdoches office since it opened in 2001, and has worked in the community banking industry for more than 30 years. She is member of Texas Bankers Association and the Nacogdoches Economic Development Executive Committee, president of the Rotary Club of Nacogdoches and a board member of Solid Foundation. She also served as a past chairman for both the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce and the Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital Governing Board. Spruiell received an Associate of Applied Science from South Plains College, and is a graduate of the Texas Tech School of Banking and Southwestern Graduate School of Banking.