Linda Wilder was born and raised in Ft Worth, Texas. She started in band at 12 years old and played in school bands through junior High, high school and college. She was an accountant with the Coca Cola Company, she continued her pursuit of music all her life. Now in retirement she plays in her own band throughout the Texas hill country. She founded of the Linda Wilder Musician Scholarship fund to assist high school music students in the pursuit of their music education and careers.
Board of Trustees
President: Linda Wilder
Joan Warren Owen is the owner of Hill Country Litigation Services. She is a graduate of Bandera High School and was a woodwind player in the band. She is a graduate of Tarleton State University with a Bachelors of Business Administration and holds a Paralegal Certificate from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She is currently the Vice-President and was previously the South Regional Director of the Texas Process Service Association (TPSA). She previously has held board positions with the Capitol Area Paralegal Association (CAPA), and the Alamo Area Professional Legal Assistants (now San Antonio Paralegal Association - SAPA). She is also a member of the National Association of Professional Process Servers, as well as the Florida Association.
Vice President: Joan Owen
Jen Endresen, MSN, RN-BC, is a dedicated nurse, educator, entrepreneur, and passionate supporter of live music and community. With more than thirty years in nursing, she has built a career centered on service, leadership, and developing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Beyond healthcare, Jen is also a small business owner in Bandera, Texas, where she has helped cultivate a gathering place that celebrates community, creativity, and live music. Her deep appreciation for musicians and songwriters naturally led her to support efforts that help young artists grow and pursue their talents.
Treasurer: Jen Endresen
Sharon Cummings is the Manager at Bandera Pioneer RV River Resort in Bandera, Texas. She has a broad professional background in customer service, government contracting and education, with particular expertise in process design, implementation, and improvement, human resources, and school finance. Her work in education has included special education and dropout recovery programs, supporting students in achieving successful outcomes.
Secretary: Sharon Cummings
Director: Jaki Perkins
Kelly Smith was born in Missouri and has lived all over the United States. She is a CPA with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, a Master’s degree in Banking and dedicated twenty years with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as an Examiner, Field Office Supervisor, Case Manager and Assistant Regional Director. Living in Bandera for the last twenty years, she owned and operated Hill Country Embroidery. Recently retired, Kelly continues her support of the community through various nonprofit organizations.