By Rob Kepple
TDCAF Executive Director in Austin
I am happy to report that 2024 was a banner year for the Foundation. Under the Board’s leadership and with your contributions, we beat projected donations by nearly 50 percent. And that is important—a lot of training needs the Foundation’s support, and we are dedicated to making sure that the State is always ready. What’s more, the endowment, which is funded by the Texas Prosecutors Society, is nearing the million-dollar mark—which is huge. Thanks to everyone who supported the work of Texas prosecutor offices this last year. You are part of the reason Texas leads the way in our profession.
Welcome to the newest members of the Texas Prosecutors Society!
In conjunction with the Elected Prosecutor Conference in December, the Foundation hosted a reception honoring the newest members of the Texas Prosecutors Society. The invitation-only society honors those who are dedicated to the advancement of justice; its members support the growing endowment. Congratulations to the Class of 2024:
Alison Baimbridge
Kristin Burns
Amy Davidson
Jessica Escue
Glen Fitzmartin
Ariane Flores
Christopher Gatewood
Carlos Madrid
Natalie McKinnon
Erik Nielsen
Chandler Raine
Shanna Redwine
Brandy Robinson
Lauren Scott
Ronny Dale Smith
Lisa Stewart
Jeff Swain
Welcome to you all!
What’s new for 2025
I am looking forward to a great 2025. I have retired as the executive director of TDCAA, but the Foundation Board has graciously agreed to keep me on as the executive director of the Foundation. I can’t wait to get started!
My job will be to seek resources for the Foundation to keep TDCAA training and services humming along. We will be building a budget to support TDCAA’s Domestic Violence Resource Prosecutor Kristin Burns, offer continued support for the Advanced Trial Advocacy Course and Train the Trainer, and support the expansion of TDCAA’s online courses. If you want to explore how you can get involved, just email me at [email protected].