Board Members
Glynis Holm Strause, President
Missy Herring, First Vice President
Missy Herring, First Vice President
is graduate of George West High School, Howard Payne University, University of Tennessee, and 30+ hour at TAMU toward PhD. She taught at Texas A&M University – Kingsville one year, and Coastal Bend College for 34 years, She has worked for 12 years as Stakeholder Relations Director at ConocoPhillips. Memberships include of Live Oak County
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is graduate of George West High School, Howard Payne University, University of Tennessee, and 30+ hour at TAMU toward PhD. She taught at Texas A&M University – Kingsville one year, and Coastal Bend College for 34 years, She has worked for 12 years as Stakeholder Relations Director at ConocoPhillips. Memberships include of Live Oak County
Historic Commission, George West Building Standards Chair, George West Methodist Church Lay Leader, President Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre. Community theatre takes a community!
Missy Herring, First Vice President
Missy Herring, First Vice President
Missy Herring, First Vice President
is past owner of Creative Screen
Printing and a graduate of Three Rivers High School. She is president of the Live Oak
County Boys and Girls Club and a member of River of Life Church. Missy is responsible for
Public Relations and Marketing for the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre Board.
Susan Hensley, Secretary
Missy Herring, First Vice President
Susan Hensley, Secretary
found the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre
after moving from Wales and living at Lake Corpus Christi. Susan is a retired oil company executive. As secretary, she brings her considerable skills to the board organization. She is a friend of the Swinney Switch Volunteer Fire Department. She loves theatre and contributes behind the scenes in numerous ways.
Evelyn Cook, Treasurer
Evelyn Cook, Treasurer
Susan Hensley, Secretary
is a graduate of Pasadena High School and Coastal Bend College where she worked for 23 years as Head Programmer. In addition to being treasurer of the theatre she is gifted in tech and lighting for all productions. Evelyn loves camping, fishing, rockets, and her grandchildren who live in Arkansas.
Patrick Burns
Evelyn Cook, Treasurer
Curtis Herring
is a graduate of Texas Military Institute and Trinity University
and grand nephew of Mr. George West, is a rancher, an avid movie and theatre aficionado and a true fan of the San Antonio Spurs.
Curtis Herring
Evelyn Cook, Treasurer
Curtis Herring
is a graduate of Three Rivers High School, is an active director of the Live Oak County Agriculture and Livestock Show, Calvery Tabernacle Church Board and River of Life Church. He is a given carpenter and leads in set building and design for the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre.
Ella Lowrance
Robin McKinney
Robin McKinney
is the Director of Bands for George West High School which
received Superior and Excellent Ratings in 2024. She is a graduate of George West High
School and Texas Tech University. She is a member of St. George Catholic Church choir, Corpus Christi Wind Symphony, and Corpus Christi Municipal Band.
Robin McKinney
Robin McKinney
Robin McKinney
is a Refugio High School and Coastal Bend College
graduate, the administrative assistant at the George West Chamber of Commerce and
retired from the Texas Department of Human Services. She currently serves as secretary of the Live Oak County Historic Commission and Dobie Dichos and as grave marker for the George West Cemetery Assocation an
is a Refugio High School and Coastal Bend College
graduate, the administrative assistant at the George West Chamber of Commerce and
retired from the Texas Department of Human Services. She currently serves as secretary of the Live Oak County Historic Commission and Dobie Dichos and as grave marker for the George West Cemetery Assocation and head costumer for the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre and assists with front of house duties.
Micaela Mendez
Robin McKinney
Micaela Mendez
is a George West High School graduate, descendent of
original Live Oak County citizens, and is a wealth of stories regarding Live Oak County. She enjoys many types of music and theatre. She has been a literacy teacher and teller at Dobie Dichos.
Cindi Robinson
Jennifer Rothenbach
Cindi Robinson
moved to rural South Texas in 1993. She graduated from
Jackson high school in 1964 and attended Ashland College. She became involved in many
aspects of George West community life including the Live Oak County Historic
Commission, Dobie Dichos, Storyfest, and Unify to Beautify. She is a woman who can get a job done and oversees the custodial
moved to rural South Texas in 1993. She graduated from
Jackson high school in 1964 and attended Ashland College. She became involved in many
aspects of George West community life including the Live Oak County Historic
Commission, Dobie Dichos, Storyfest, and Unify to Beautify. She is a woman who can get a job done and oversees the custodial work and concession stand at the Dobie West Performing Arts Theatre.
Dave Nicholson
Jennifer Rothenbach
Cindi Robinson
Retired as an Army Staff Sergeant in 1995 after serving our country for 20 years. Two years ago, he and his wife Sandra made the move from Floresville to settle here. Dave’s commitment to service continues through his active involvement with the VFW, American Legion, and the Three Rivers Garden Club. A lifelong learner, Dave has focused
Retired as an Army Staff Sergeant in 1995 after serving our country for 20 years. Two years ago, he and his wife Sandra made the move from Floresville to settle here. Dave’s commitment to service continues through his active involvement with the VFW, American Legion, and the Three Rivers Garden Club. A lifelong learner, Dave has focused his higher education on business management and education, earning experience from institutions such as the Louisiana Department of Education and Central Texas College. Wherever his Army career took him, Dave participated in countless plays and musicals—now, he brings those talents to the stage and our theatre as Prop Master.1993.
Jennifer Rothenbach
Jennifer Rothenbach
Jennifer Rothenbach
Jennifer Rothenbach made Beeville her home in 2020 after marrying Andrew Rothenbach. In 2023, Jennifer took the bold step of launching Bee Clean Cleaning Services, a business devoted to creating clean and peaceful spaces for her neighbors. Her passion for community involvement is evident—not only is she a 2026 graduate of Leadership Bee C
Jennifer Rothenbach made Beeville her home in 2020 after marrying Andrew Rothenbach. In 2023, Jennifer took the bold step of launching Bee Clean Cleaning Services, a business devoted to creating clean and peaceful spaces for her neighbors. Her passion for community involvement is evident—not only is she a 2026 graduate of Leadership Bee County, but she has also joined the board, infusing our discussions with a fresh, youthful perspective. Jennifer’s journey over the past few years has been marked by her willingness to embrace challenge rather than regret, consistently stepping into new opportunities with confidence and enthusiasm.
