Abbott appoints new members to Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority board

Governor Greg Abbott has made key appointments to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA) Board of Directors. Steve Ehrig has been reappointed, and Jennifer Storm has been appointed for terms that will conclude on February 1, 2029. The GBRA is responsible for managing water resources across a 10-county district.

Steve Ehrig, hailing from Gonzales, is a founding member of several agricultural enterprises including Ehrig Brothers Ag, E-BARR Feeds, and E Brothers Ranches. He holds a director position with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and is involved with the Area Go Texan Committee. Ehrig also supports the Gonzales Livestock Show Association actively. His affiliations include the Gonzales County Young Farmers of Texas, Texas Agricultural Lifetime Leadership Program, Gonzales County Agents’ Advisory Board, Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Texas & Southwest Cattle Raisers Association, and Texas Farm Bureau.

Jennifer Storm from Buda serves as CEO of the Buda Economic Development Corporation. She is on the board of the Hays Caldwell Economic Development Partnership and Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce. Storm is also affiliated with both the Texas Economic Development Council and International Economic Development Council. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi.

These appointments await confirmation by the Senate.