Executive Director, Tanner Hockensmith
Tanner started his career with the ALS Association as the Executive Director for the Iowa Chapter. There, he oversaw the expansion of programs and services, improved operations, and led the Chapter to double-digit donation growth. In August 2014, Tanner decided to move to Texas to be closer to his family, and he joined the Texas Chapter as our Executive Director.
In the nine years before he worked with the ALS Association, Tanner held various leadership positions, including one at a nonprofit that worked to revitalize Dallas’s Deep Ellum neighborhood.
Board of Directors
Trent Parten, President
Houston, TX
Rebecca Moss, Vice President
Austin, TX
Alison Talarcek, Secretary
Austin, TX
Chris Clark, Treasurer
Dallas, TX
Bob Ballou
Austin, TX
Holly Crowder
Dallas, TX
Jeff Duncum, DDS
Dallas, TX
John Fleming
Houston, TX
Kelly Hall
Houston, TX
Sterling Hillman
Dallas, TX
Kristofer Knapstein
Dallas, TX
Randy O’Hare
Dallas, TX
Philip Russell
San Antonio, TX
John Spiekerman
Helotes, TX
Mary Klenke, Emeritus
San Antonio, TX