Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas Board Of Architectural Examiners

August 12, 2020 | Austin, Texas | Appointment

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Timothy A. “Tim” Bargainer and Darren L. James and reappointed Fernando Trevino, Sr. to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners for terms set to expire on January 31, 2025. The board is a multi-profession regulatory agency that oversees the examination, registration, and professional regulation of architects, interior designers, and landscape architects.

Timothy A. “Tim” Bargainer of Georgetown is Senior Vice President at Halff Associates, Inc. in Austin. Bargainer received a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from Texas Tech University, and is a licensed Landscape Architect in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Arkansas and a member of the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards.

Darren L. James of Lewisville is President of KAI Enterprises in Dallas. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and a graduate of the Class of 2009 Leadership Dallas. James received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Kansas.

Fernando Trevino, Sr. of San Antonio is a broker and owner of RE/MAX Alamo Realty, and has served in various positions with RE/MAX for over 25 years. He is a member of the San Antonio Board of Realtors, Austin Board of Realtors, and the Texas and National Association of Realtors. He is a volunteer with the Children’s Miracle Network. Trevino is a licensed real estate broker and attended Austin Community College.