Our Board & Staff

Representatives from a broad spectrum of community, business and government organizations

Board of Directors

The Clean Air Force Board of Directors represents a broad spectrum of community, business, and government organizations. The Board reviews and makes recommendations on air quality policy, public outreach, and technical issues. Quarterly meetings are open to the public and provide an essential forum for exchanging information, ideas, and perspectives.

The Board provides an opportunity for varied interests to work together on a common goal and stay abreast of policy and technical developments on air quality. Board members are not compensated for their time. Board meetings are scheduled in April and October. For information on upcoming meetings, please contact us.

Officers

The Officers work closely with the Executive Director and Technical Consultant to help meet the mission of the Clean Air Force of Central Texas. Officers include the Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. The officers, along with EC Member at Large Paige Ellis (Council Member, City of Austin), make up the Executive Committee of the Board.

Melissa Reynolds

Chair

Global Director of EHS, Systems and Solutions
Emerson Automation Solutions

Nick Kornblith

Vice Chair

Alen Corporation

Dr. Elena Craft

Immediate Past Chair

President
Health Effects Institute

Adele Noel

Secretary

Environmental Project Manager
Travis County

Rick Perkins

Treasurer

President
Chemical Logic, Inc.

Paige Ellis

Member at Large

Council Member
City of Austin

Clean Air Co-Pilots

Elyse Kratchman

UT Junior Majoring in Sustainability Studies

Riley Pracht

UT Senior majoring in Sustainability Studies

Ava Aidala

UT Junior majoring in Sustainability Studies

Sam Gastwirth

UT Junior majoring in Geography and GIS

Clean Air Partner Representatives

Amanda Mortl
City of Austin

Lisa Gonzales
Audubon Texas

Betty Voights / Anton Cox
Capital Area Council of Governments

Hon. Sarah Eckhardt
Texas State Senator, District 14

Martin Huerta / Troy Wappler
NXP Semiconductors

Nena Anderson
University of Texas, Austin

John Sorkness
AECOM

Darien Clary
Austin Independent School District

Cristina Ramirez
Earn-A-Bike

Jim Morris
St. Edwards University

Luke Metzger
Environment Texas

Nick Kornblith
Alen Corporation

Lindsey Ross
Vita-Aire/Danvita Thermal

Elizabeth Engle
Lone Star Clean Fuels Alliance

Jori Liu
Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA)

William Major
Tokyo Electron

Andy Kim
Austin Community College

Natalie Hossain/Bob Rose
Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA)

Robert DiBernardo
St David’s Medical Center

Lonnie Stern
Movability

Adrian Shelly
Public Citizen

Amanda Masino
Huston-Tillotson University

Douglas Wolf
Air & Waste Management Association

Rod Strachan
Joe W. Fly Company

Jenna Granstra
Montrose Environmental

Executive Director

Jim Stephens
Jim is a pragmatic and results-driven professional with over 35 years’ experience in a leadership role. Throughout his career, Jim has a proven track record of leading teams through challenging situations. Responsible for overseeing operations, Jim is always looking for new ways to advance and promote the priorities of the organization. He believes that through education and awareness, policy development and partnership, great things can be achieved!

Jim graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree from the University of North Texas and holds multiple professional certifications. Jim brings dedication, empathy, and a results-driven mindset to the Clean Air Force, striving to make a lasting difference in the lives we touch. When not working with our partners, he spends time with his wife and their furry children.

Contact Jim:
jstephens@cleanairforce.org

Partner Development Manager

Bill Gibbs
Bill Gibbs helps develop Clean Air Partners and advises companies on reducing air pollution. He joined the Clean Air Force in 2021 after a successful career in community development and higher education, including roles at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Texas A&M University, and Kilgore College. Bill has worked internationally and served in leadership for various non-profits. A Montana native, he holds a diploma in Indian Studies, a B.S. from Bethany University, and an M.A. from UT Arlington. Committed to sustainability, Bill works to keep Central Texas air quality compliant with EPA standards. He lives in Pflugerville, Texas.

Technical Consultant

Brett Davis Brett J. Davis, PE
Brett coordinates the technical aspects of the Air Quality Professionals Forum and the annual Meteorologist’s Luncheon and provides assistance to Clean Air Partners. He is the author of a major study detailing the potential operational and economic impact of ozone non-attainment in Central Texas. Brett earned a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and an MS in Hazardous Waste Management from Walden University. He has been a registered professional engineer in Texas since 1991. He makes his home in Austin.