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Staff

Ann Arnold, President (since 1987)

First female press secretary to a Texas governor (Mark White administration)
Headed the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's capitol bureau
Capitol correspondent for United Press International

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Craig Bean, Public Service Manager (since 2002)

30 years at KVUE-TV Austin with experience in news, production, sales and website management
RTF degree from UT-Austin

Major projects include

NCSA program
Public Service Research Project
Bonner McLane Public Service Awards
Texas Broadcast Education Foundation
Job Bank
TABulletin contributor

Beth Bobbitt, Director of Marketing & Communication (since 1996)

Executive Producer for Channel 19 News San Marcos
Reporter at KTSW-FM San Marcos
BA in Mass Communication & English from Texas State University

Major projects include:

Membership
TAB/SBE Convention & Trade Show
Seminars
Texas Broadcast & Associate Member Directories
News & Event Updates
www.tab.org
Internal IT Management
TABulletin contributor

Lynda Habbinga, Business Manager (since 1988)

Accountant for Larry N. Harrison & Co., CPA
Former member of the Travis County Appraisal Review Board (1993-1998; chair 1996)
BBA from UT-Austin

Major projects include:

Accounts Receivable & Payable
Accounting for the Texas Broadcast Education Foundation

Sydney Haisler, Marketing Assistant (since 2004)

BA in Kinesiology from Huston-Tillotson University
Played & coached volleyball in Red River Athletic Conference

Major projects include:

Membership
TAB/SBE Convention & Trade Show
Seminars
TABulletin contributor

Emily Lehane, Communications Manager (since 2000)

Logistics Coordinator at Maersk Sealand in Dallas
Member of Xi Epsilon, Chromascope and Austin College Lacrosse Team
BFA from Austin College in Sherman
Guitar Hero III tournament player

Major projects include:

TABulletin newsletter
Publications
Texas Broadcast & Associate Member Directories
TAB/SBE Convention & Trade Show
Advertising
Annual Awards
Commemoratives
www.tab.org

Teresa McAnally, Administrative Assistant (since 2005)

Previously worked in Office of the Governor/Texas Music Office
On-air and news positions at KNEL Brady and several other stations in central and west Texas
BA in American Studies from UT-Austin

Major projects include:

Seminars
NCSA
TABulletin contributor

Oscar Rodriguez, Vice President (since 1994)

Legislative liaison for the Texas Education Agency
Assistant Press Secretary to Texas Governor Mark White
BA in Government and Economics from UT-Austin

Major projects include:

Legislative Advocacy
Legal Hotline (especially sales tax issues)
TAB/SBE Convention & Trade Show
TABulletin contributor

Anna Romero, Executive Assistant (since 2001)

Previous experience at KHSL-TV Chico, Ca.; KFAB-AM Omaha; Nebraska Educational TV
BA California State University, Chico

Major projects include:

Secretarial duties for the TAB Board of Directors
Projects for TAB's President

Michael Schneider, Director of Programs (since 1996)

13 years news experience at KTBC-TV Austin; KEYE-TV Austin; KTRK-TV Houston
Staff Services Officer at Texas State Preservation Board
Press Aide to Texas Governor Mark White

Major projects include:

Legislative Advocacy
Legal Guides & Hotline (all issues except sales tax)
Open Government Task Force
Seminars
Alternative Broadcast Inspection Program
Emergency Alert System
TABulletin contributor

Felicia A. Wright, Administrative Assistant (since 2008)

BA in Communication Studies from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, Calif.
Freelance magazine writer
Active in Austin area community and business groups
Avid marathoner

Major projects include:

Administrative support for TAB staff
TAB/SBE Convention & Trade Show
TABulletin contributor
Seminars