Meet the Gathering Team

Co-Chairs

Kay and Gene Nowell, Alpine, TX

Board of Directors, as of January 2026

The board of directors is made up of Robert Aguirre, Bandera County, TX; Elizabeth Baize, Fort Davis, TX; Phil Elmore, Gainesville, TX; Marian Freeland, Alpine, TX; Karen Lloyd, Newport, RI; Karen McGuire, Alpine, TX; Kay Nowell, Alpine, TX; Gene Nowell, Alpine, TX; Vess Quinlan, Alamosa, CO; David Richmond, Lindrith, NM; Chris Ryden, Midland, TX; Connie Schroeder, Bastrop, TX; Jim Street, Alpine, TX; and Patrick Sullivan, Fairfax Station, VA. Event producer: Bob Saul, Fort Worth. Film production and advisors to the board: John and Erika Moore, Dove Creek, CO. Advisors to the board: Robbie Burns, Alpine; Jim Goodnight, Dallas; Andy Hedges, Lubbock.

Film Production and Advisors to the Board

John and Erika Moore, Dove Creek, CO

Advisors to the Board

Robbie Burns, Alpine, TX; Jim Goodnight, Dallas, TX; Andy Hedges, Lubbock, TX

Event Producer

Bob Saul, Fort Worth, TX