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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...
20 Years, 20 Stories: The Future is You People from all walks of life, with a variety of interests, comprise the larger story that is TEXSAR. Over the years, people responded to the call to serve, accepted the rigor of training and made the commitment to always be ready to step up as “Texans helping Texans with service above self.” TEXSAR volunteers are butchers and bakers and candlestick makers…all types of career paths are reflected in...
TEXSAR to Honor National Missing Persons Day at Texas State Capitol Austin, TX – February 3, 2026 – Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) will gather with families, advocates, and search and rescue professionals on the South Steps of the Texas State Capitol to recognize National Missing Persons Day and stand in solidarity with missing individuals and the families who continue to search for answers. This public event will raise awareness, share resources, and reaffirm...
