By Ken Magidson
TDCAF Board President
Rob Kepple is no stranger to Texas prosecutors. A former prosecutor himself, since 2002 he has served with distinction and honor as the Executive Director of the Texas District and County Attorneys Association (TDCAA), focusing its management and direction by increasing the quantity and quality of the Association’s training programs and related services.
In addition to his leadership within the organization, Rob also represented the Association’s interests before the state legislature, consulting with the legislative staff and committees on changes to criminal laws, codes, and procedures.
Because of the close connection between the Association and the Texas District and County Attorneys Foundation (TDCAF), in 2006 Rob took on the role as the part-time Executive Director of the Foundation. This action ensured the coordinated efforts of the two separate entities.
At the end of 2023, Rob announced his plans to retire from TDCAA; however, we on the Foundation Board wanted to guarantee that his leadership and advocacy would not be lost. At the September 17, 2024, TDCAF Board meeting, I proposed that Rob be hired as the first full-time Executive Director of the Foundation. The Board unanimously approved, Rob agreed to take the role, and he will begin serving in this capacity on January 1, 2025.
As our Executive Director, Rob will work closely with the Board to engage in long-term planning and execution of the Foundation’s mission to support and enhance the work of TDCAA. With Rob’s experience and now full-time oversight, the Foundation will be better able to meet the Association’s specific financial and programming needs. He will provide direct and immediate communication between TDCAA’s staff and the Foundation’s Board.
The future is bright with the continued leadership and advocacy of Rob Kepple. His help and support for our organizations provide us with security and confidence for the future of Texas’s prosecutors. If you would like to honor Rob’s outstanding leadership, commitment, and service, please consider making a donation to TDCAF in his name.