Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lindsey Gohlke and reappointed Romey Swanson to the Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Council, which advises the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program on grant selections and program administration. Their terms will run through February 1, 2031, supporting the stewardship of Texas’ ecological resources, according to the Office of the Texas Governor.
Lindsey Gohlke, a lender at Security Bank of Texas, brings experience in finance and strong ties to the agricultural community through the Texas Bankers Association and Independent Banker Association. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communication and Journalism from Texas A&M University, equipping her for her role on the council, as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Romey Swanson has been reappointed to the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program. He is the executive director of Devils River Conservancy and has held leadership roles in the Texas Ornithological Society, Texas Herpetological Society, and the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society. He also serves on the board of the Texas Land Trust Council and has a B.S. in Wildlife Biology and an M.S. in Wildlife Ecology from Texas State University. Swanson, along with adviser Gohlke, will work to support the program’s goal of protecting agricultural lands and maintaining ecological balance, as stated by the Office of the Texas Governor.
