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 Robert
Floyd,
Executive Director
Robert Floyd was
selected as Executive Director of TMEA in September, 1992 and he
assumed the position full-time in June, 1993. Prior to moving to
Austin he taught instrumental music at L.V.Berkner High School in
the Richardson I.S.D. He is married to Melinda Floyd and they have a
son, Michael and a daughter, Lauren. Robert’s
hobbies include music, golf, travel and playing with his children.
His duties include:
- General management
of TMEA
- Editor of Southwestern
Musician
- Coordinator of the
annual Clinic-Convention
- Liaison
with other professional organizations
- Monitor political
activity with Legislature and State Board of Education
Call or email him with any questions regarding rules interpretations, eligibility, general convention matters, Southwestern Musician or areas
not covered by other staff members.
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 Frank
Coachman,
Deputy Director
Frank Coachman
assumed the duties of Deputy Director in July, 1999. He previously
served as Director of Bands for C.E. Ellison High School in the
Killeen I.S.D. He is married to Kaye Coachman and has two daughters,
Heather and Mary Frances. His interests include family, music,
antiques, remodeling, and traveling. His duties include:
- Serve as assistant
to the Executive Director
- Guide development
of special programs
- Manage all phases
of TMEA operations as related to technology
- Serve as website
coordinator
- Coordinates the
annual clinic/convention schedule
Call or email him with any questions or comments regarding the TMEA Mentoring Network, Texas Future Music Educators, other special programs, audition software, or the TMEA Website.
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 Kay Vanlandingham,
Administrative Director
Kay Vanlandingham joined the TMEA staff as Administrative Director in February 2007. She brings with her 31 years of teaching experience and is currently co-conductor of the Austin Symphony Youth Orchestra. Outside the work day she enjoys her family, singing, conducting, reading and shopping on eBay.
Her responsibilities include:
- Assisting and advising the Executive Director
- Serving as office manager
- Takes care of
Region requests such as patch/tape or stationery orders
- Preparing materials for Region, Executive Board and State Board meetings
- Administering the scholarship program
- Assisting with All-State housing and clinic/convention preparations
- Coordinating the activity in the convention office
Call or email her with any questions or requests about Regions, student eligibility, or member service.
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Tesa
Harding,
Advertising/Exhibit Manager
& Executive Board Secretary
TMEA was in a period of adjustment when Tesa was hired by Bill Cormack in September 1979. The death of Joe Lenzo, Executive Secretary from 1963-1978, and moving the office from Houston to Austin meant that Mr. Cormack and Tesa had to learn to do everything from hands-on experience.
Her responsibilities
include:
- Magazine
Advertising
- Exhibit Manager at
Clinic/Convention
- Maintains
Sustaining Membership Records
- Assisting the
Executive Board with Convention Planning
- Label/Disk/List
Orders
Call or email her
with any questions or requests about advertising, or exhibiting at
the TMEA Clinic/Convention.
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 Susan
Daugherty,
Membership Manager
Susan Daugherty joined the TMEA staff in May 1998 as Membership Manager. She came to TMEA with six years of association experience. Susan has a son, Derek, who is the light of her life. Susan's interests include water skiing, motorcycling, cooking and reading.
She is responsible
for:
- Membership
- Dues Invoicing
- Dues
Processing
- Database administration
- Address
Changes
- Magazine labels and
subscriptions
- Member services
- Oversees Convention Registration
- Recruits
Volunteers
- Prints Badges
Call or email her with any questions or requests about membership, magazine subscriptions, and member services.
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 Karen Kneten,
Communications Manager
Karen joined the TMEA staff in September
2005. She graduated from Texas Lutheran University with a B.A. in
Communications. Her responsibilities include production of the
Southwestern Musician, other TMEA publications,
Clinic/Convention materials and making updates to the TMEA website.
Karen enjoys playing clarinet with the Austin Symphonic Band,
teaching privately, portrait and travel photography, and playing
tennis and basketball.
Her responsibilities include:
- Serving as Managing Editor of the
Southwestern Musician
- Providing development
of public relations activities
- Coordinating the production of all
publications
- Assisting with website design
- Assisting with the annual clinic/convention
Call or email her
with questions or requests regarding web and print media.
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Laura Kocian,
Financial Manager
She is responsible for:
- Financial records
- Accounts
Payable/Receivable
- Personnel Records
- Maintaining the
office calendar of events
Call or email her
if you have any questions about invoices, expense reimbursements
or accounts payable
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 Andrew Denman,
Information Technologist
He is responsible for:
- Assisting the Deputy Director
- Network management and security
- Database development
- Database management
- Creating and maintaining web forms
- Creating and maintaining TMEA
recording archives
- Assisting with convention planning
- AV Requests
- Piano Requests
- Room Set-ups
- All-State Registration
- Maintain TMEA archive library
- Managing Inventory
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 Maura
Langan,
Membership Assistant
Maura joined TMEA in October 2002 with 3 years association experience. Started as a receptionist and then promoted shortly after to membership assistant. Maura enjoys all outdoor activities, which always include her dog Maximus. Her other interests include spending time with family, traveling and cooking; and her son Mason is the joy of her life.
She is responsible
for:
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