Convention Committee
The Trinity River Division, LSR NMRA is proud to be hosting North Texas Express, the 2027 Lone Star Region NMRA Convention. Led by Division Director Jeff Rykel, there are many volunteers working to deliver an excellent event for your enjoyment. Committee chairpersons and other volunteers are listed below. If you need anything from us, please ask.
Just a few of the convention committee members, including Tom Weaver, Peter Kazmir, Mike Barrett, Joe Dumas, Doug Taylor, Michael Strittmatter, and Jack Merkel, MMR.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions, please contact the appropriate chairperson directly (click the title to send an email), send us a note on Facebook or Instagram, or stop by the registration table at the convention.
- Convention Chair – Jeff Rykel
- Banquet & Special Guests – Vic Di Bacco
- Clinics – Daniel Darrouzet
- Company Store – Wayne Jones
- Contest (local chair) – Jack Merkel, MMR
- Layout Tour – George Zapalac
- Non-Rail (local chair) – Chris Chany
- Operating Sessions – Gert “Speed” Muller
- Photographers (local) – John Ames, Joel Davidson, Lou Adler, MMR, and Peter Kazmir
- Silent Auction – Brian Helms
- Sponsorship, Raffle & Door Prizes – Mike Barrett
- Timetable & Handouts – Cliff Sherer and Peter Kazmir
- Transportation – Chris Chany
- Prototype Tours – Michael Strittmatter
- Treasurer & Registrar – Tom Weaver – Assistant Registrar – Andrew Molnau
- Website & Publicity – Kevin Reynolds
Multiple LSR officers and chairs are also active on the committee.
LSR Officers and Chairs
- President – Bob Barnett, MMR
- Vice-President – Marc LaChey, MMR
- Secretary – Eric Smith
- Treasurer – Steve Sandifer, MMR
- Board Advisor / Past President – Donna Orr
Division Directors
- Cowcatcher Division 1 – Dick Brannan
- Bayou Division 2 – Matthew Lacrouts
- Trinity River Division 3 – Jeff Rykel
- Cen-Tex Division 4 – Doug Taylor
- West Texas Division 5 – Galen Van Allen
- South Texas Division 6 – Roy Kaiser
- North Louisiana Division 7 – (open)
- Texas Gulf Division 8 – Kelly Russell, MMR
At-Large Directors
- At-Large Director 1 – Deborah Gifford
- At-Large Director 2 – Steve Crise
- At-Large Director 3 – Don Winn, MMR
Department Chairs
- Achievement Chair – Duane Richardson, MMR
- Brand Coordinator – Jeff Palmer, MMR
- Contest Chair – Ray Byer
- Contest Associate Chair – Jeff Palmer, MMR
- Convention Chair – Joe Leising
- Education Chair – Robert Mangrum, MMR
- Elections Chair – Deborah Gifford
- Events Chair – Bill Dryden
- Historian – Bob Barnett, MMR
- Marker Lamp Editor – Kevin Reynolds
- Membership Chair – Jared Roberts
- Non-Rail Chair – Divina Gato-Hogno
- Parliamentarian – Ray Byer
- Photographer – Steve Crise
- Publications Chair – Kevin Reynolds
- Publicity Chair – Riley Triggs
- Web Chair – Gert “Speed” Muller
- Youth Chair – Don Winn, MMR