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Who We Are

Our Mission 

The mission of the Friends of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is to join as partners with the National Park Service to enhance and historically preserve the park by attracting and welcoming visitors to create a dynamic facility that is a national and community asset shared by all.

 

Our History 

The Friends provide ongoing support for park programs, restoration efforts, and recreational events at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. Founded in 2007 with the encouragement and support of Mrs. Johnson and daughters Luci Johnson and Lynda Robb, the Friends group works to preserve the lasting legacy of President and Mrs. Johnson through the Visitors Centers, the Boyhood Home, the Johnson Settlement, and the LBJ Ranch, which was gifted to the National Park Service and the American people.

We invite all to help us care for, enjoy, and support this national treasure. 

 

Our Board of Trustees 

Terry Casparis, Board Member poses for picture.

Terry Casparis

Chair

April Sansom. Board Member poses for picture.

April Sansom

Treasurer

Headshot photo of Tina Melcher, board member.

Tina Melcher
Secretary

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Carolyn Vogel

Board Member

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Amy MacDonald

Board Member

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Delores Castleberry

Board Member

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Toni Reyes

Board Member

Alisa Malechek Sell

Board Member

Laura Fritz
Board Member

 

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Frank King
Board Member

 

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Shirley James

Trustee Emeritus

Our Staff 

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Jess Gillespie

 Director of Operations

NPS Liaison 

Christine Jacobs
Interim Superintendent

The Friends Thank the Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson Family for their generous financial support and guidance.
 

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