San Marcos, Texas – TEXSAR is growing – and with that growth comes an increasing need for the people, leadership and infrastructure necessary to answer the call. With more than 700 volunteers serving communities across the state and a growing number of requests for assistance, TEXSAR is expanding its regional leadership structure with the addition of four paid Division Chiefs who will provide dedicated leadership across the organization’s four geographic divisions. Joining TEXSAR in these roles are: Central Division – Jordan Jones North Division...

AUSTIN, Texas – TEXSAR is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Rojas to lead BeforeDuringAfter (B4DA), a statewide initiative focused on helping Texas small businesses better prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. BeforeDuringAfter (B4DA) is a free online resource designed to support small businesses facing natural disasters and other emergencies. Available at www.beforeduringafter.com, the platform provides practical tools, guidance, and preparedness resources to strengthen business resilience across Texas. Launched in June 2024, BeforeDuringAfter...

TEXSAR is pleased to announce the addition of Rianne Sykes-Wenske to the team as our new Assistant Director of Development. Rianne brings a passion for relationship-driven fundraising, building sustainable growth, and connecting people to meaningful impact. In her role supporting our Development team, she will help strengthen donor engagement, grow partnerships, and support long-term financial stability so TEXSAR can continue serving communities across Texas. Welcome to the team, Rianne! ...

TEXSAR is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Michael Duffek as our new Director of Field Operations. Dr. Duffek brings extensive experience in law enforcement, public safety, and team leadership. In this role, he will focus on strengthening operational continuity, supporting leadership across our teams, and helping expand TEXSAR’s impact across the state of Texas. As we continue to grow, this position plays a critical role in ensuring our teams remain ready to respond when Texans need us most. Please join us...

With TEXSAR’s exponential growth, we’ve recognized the importance of ensuring the strong foundation we’re built upon remains steady. To support that, we are both humbled and honored to announce the addition of a Chief Operating Officer. This role represents a meaningful step forward in strengthening our internal operations so we can better support our volunteers and in turn, better serve our fellow Texans. TEXSAR is pleased to announce the addition of Smith Tennyson as the new Chief Operations Officer. Smith brings a...