Artist Boat
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Tom Motley, President Professor Tom Motley’s artworks are included in public and private collections throughout the country. His paintings have been shown in the Dallas Museum of Art, The Ft. Worth Museum of Modern Art and in numerous national exhibits. Born in Beaumont, Tom's childhood memories are about fishing and exploring the shores and bayous of Southeast Texas coastal towns with his family. His art has often reflected lowlands' nature and topography. His awards include a DCCCD Sabbatical to Greece and Italy, and Fulbright grants to Holland, Belgium and the UK. Tom and his wife, Kay, manage Motley Herbs Farm in North Texas, with farms in Merit and Farmersville. Motley Herbs Farm, a member of TOFGA (Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners' Assoc.), is dedicated to organic, sustainable agriculture. tmotley@artistboat.org
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Terry Conrad, Vice-President Terry has worked as an artist for over forty years and has taught at numerous levels of education, ranging from mid-school to university post-graduate. He has also worked in construction and development, and has traveled the world. Terry has participated in several non-profit organizations and believes “none have had the potential of Artist Boat.” He currently trains brains using an advanced form of neuro-feedback and works as a volunteer chaplain in the Texas prison system. Terry considers it an honor and privilege to be a part of the “phenomenal growth of Artist Boat.” terry@conradnet.net
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Kristopher Benson, Treasurer Kristopher Benson works as a habitat restoration specialist in the NOAA Restoration Center, engaging local communities throughout the Gulf of Mexico region in on-the-ground restoration of fishery habitats. Prior to joining NOAA in 2003, Kris worked as a research assistant in a molecular biology lab and as a teaching assistant for several undergraduate marine biology courses. Kris holds a Masters degree in Marine Resource Management (2003) and a B.S. in Marine Biology (2002) from Texas A&M University at Galveston. His recreational activities and his preferred volunteer activities all involve getting wet and/or muddy. kristopher.benson@noaa.gov
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Mary Lou Klay, Secretary Mary Lou is employed at Colonial Oaks at First Colony in Sugar Land as Resident Services Coordinator. She was the co-owner and manager of Shark-Quarium and Grassy Key Marine Study Center in the Florida Keys, along with her husband Gerrit Klay, shark researcher and marine biologist. Artist Boat Executive Director and Mary Lou's daughter, Karla Klay, grew up in that environment and continues the legacy. |
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Susan Knock, Texas A&M University at Galveston Dr. Susan Knock is an outdoor enthusiast who makes a living teaching chemistry and biology courses at Texas A&M University at Galveston. In addition to Artist Boat, she serves on the Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council's FeatherFest Committee and leads the Beginner Birders courses for that event. Her TAMUG birding team has competed in the great Texas Birding Classic for six consecutive years winning over $10,000 for conservation projects in the Galveston area. On weekends you can find her kayaking with her husband, Chuck, and their "Kayak Pack", Whiskee Jack and Amber (Finnish Sptiz).
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Martha Terrill, Artist A practicing artist and teacher, Martha J. Terrill studied Painting and Art History at the MFAH Museum School, the University of Houston and Parsons School of Design, NYC. Her works have been exhibited in numerous local, regional and national exhibitions. Ms. Terrill has sat on the boards of local, regional and national non-profit arts organizations. In 2003, she retired from a long career in arts related positions: curator, gallery director,arts manager. Ms. Terrill now resides in Galveston and maintains a studio where she teaches and makes art.
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Dr. Brenda Weiser, Environmental Institute of Houston
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Joan White Finn, LaMarque High School |
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Charlie Rogers, City of LaMarque |
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John Frannea |
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