The Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston, is a governmental entity created by a special act of the Texas Legislature in 1962 for the purpose of directing all tourism efforts for Galveston.

The State of Texas requires that a nine-member board be appointed by the City Council, with four members appointed on alternate years for two-year terms and a City Council representative appointed annually.

The Park Board employs a full-time, year-round staff with additional seasonal employees as needed.

The mission statement of the Park Board of Trustees of the City of Galveston is to position Galveston Island among the top five tourist destinations in the State of Texas by accepting responsibility for Galveston's number one industry: Tourism. They are responsible for promoting Galveston Island, its diversity and natural resources, and are committed to sustaining a world-class organization through visionary leadership, empowerment of staff, human development and effective appropriation of resources.

The Park Board of Trustees can be reached by dialing the main phone number at (409)797-5000.

Visit the official website of The Galveston Beach Patrol at galvestonparkboard.org.

• Dr. Craig Brown, Chair
  2nd Term: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013
• Melvin Williams, Vice-Chair
  2nd Term: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013
• Beau Yarbrough, Secretary-Treasurer
  1st Term: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2012
• Renee Adame
  1st Term: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013
• Miguel Aleman
  1st Term: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2012
• vacant
  1st Term: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013
• Steve Greenberg
  Council Member: 1st Term
• Steve Kalbaugh
  1st Term: July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013
• Shane McDermott
  1st Term: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2012

• Kelly de Schaun, Executive Director - General Manager for the operations of the properties and programs under the jurisdiction and leadership of the Park Board of Trustees, including but not limited to the departments of Beach Maintenance, Beach Patrol, Park Management and Tourism Development as well as the properties of Stewart Beach, Dellanera RV Park, R.A. Apffel Park and Seawolf Park and the Visitors Centers. Works closely with the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders to address issues that affect tourism on the island.
  


• Mario Rabago, Deputy Director - Directly supervises all programs and projects related to the maintenance and improvement of the beaches and properties under the stewardship of the Park Board. Interfaces with the Beach Management Advisory Committee and other interested stakeholders. In the absence of the Executive Director, performs the necessary duties to ensure seamless operations.
  


• Administrative Assistant I – Serves as Board Reporter for the Board of Trustees with the responsibility of formulating, posting and distributing meeting notices, recording and transcribing minutes of Board meetings. Prepares official correspondence and other documents and reports for the Board and the Executive office.
  


• Shaulonda Rittenhouse, Administrative Assistant II – Responsible for the general day to day operations of the office, records retention and HR documentation. Answers Park Board phones and assists visitors. Prepares departmental reports for the Beach Parks, Beach Cleaning, Beach Patrol, and processes Park Board Beach Passes.
  

• Brandon McDermott, Stewart Beach Park Manager - Operates and Manages Stewart Beach Park.
  Phone: (409)797-5182
• Ninfa Cedillo, Apffel East Beach Park Manager - Operates and Manages Apffel East Beach Park.
  Phone: (409)797-5111
• Joe Romero, Dellanera Park Manager - Operates and manages Dellanera RV Park.
  Phone: (409)797-5103
• John McMichael, Seawolf Park Manager - Operates and manages Seawolf Park.
  Phone: (409)797-5115
• Dale Minix, Beach Cleaning Superintendent. Oversees the beach cleaning operation of the Park Board.

Visit the official website of The Galveston Beach Patrol at galvestonbeachpatrol.com.

• Peter Davis, Beach Patrol Chief - Supervises all of the Beach Patrol staff, the Junior Lifeguard Program and develops water safety programs for Galveston County school districts.
  Phone: (409)797-5180
• Mike Reardon, Administrative Supervisor -

• Michael Moser, Controller - Responsible for financial management of the organization.
• Tony Andrisek, Payroll Clerk -
• Linda Walker, Accounts Payable -
• Tom Fraley, Staff Accountant -