New Foundation Board Member

Blane Skiles (UNT 2012)

Blane Skiles is originally from Trinidad, Texas and is a member of the 2012 class of Terry Scholars at the University of North Texas. He received a B.A. in broadcast journalism from UNT and a master’s degree in nonprofit administration from Louisiana State University.

Blane is Director of Communications for the Deason Criminal Justice Reform at SMU’s Dedman School of Law. In this role, he oversees external affairs, marketing, public relations, and legislative affairs. Prior to joining SMU and the Deason Center, Blane worked as a journalist and television news producer. He has produced and directed two documentary films, and his work has been honored with two EMMY awards, the National Edward R. Murrow Award, and recognition from the Associated Press.

Blane has served the Terry Foundation as an interview panelist, featured Terry Banquet Speaker, Advisory Board member, and TSAA Chapter officer. Blane and his wife, Sarah, live in Northlake, Texas with their two children, Margo and Theo. He actively volunteers with local education organizations and at his daughter’s school.

Current Board of Directors

Rhett Campbell
Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair

Brian Yarbrough (UT 1988), Terry Scholar
Board Vice Chair

Yvonne Rode Moody (TAMU 1987), Terry Scholar
President and Executive Director

Carter Overton

Jeffrey Stichler (TAMU 1990), Terry Scholar

Elizabeth Riley Keeler (TAMU 1992), Terry Scholar

Kimberly Brandl Pekar (TAMU 1998), Terry Scholar

Scott Grass (UH 2006), Terry Scholar

Bonnie Cole Southerland (TXST 2004), Terry Scholar

Brandy Butler Horton (TAMU 2001), Terry Scholar

Kathryn Flowers (UT 2007), Terry Scholar

New Member (1-1-24)

Blane Skiles (UNT 2012), Terry Scholar