Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed James M. Scott to the Lower Neches Valley Authority Board of Directors for a term ending July 28, 2027. Steven R. “Steve” Lucas and Charles “Caleb” Spurlock, D.D.S., have also been reappointed to the board for terms expiring July 28, 2029. In addition, Governor Abbott named Spurlock as president of the LNVA.
The Lower Neches Valley Authority is responsible for conserving, controlling, and utilizing the waters of the Neches River and its tributaries. The authority manages storm and flood waters for purposes such as irrigation, domestic, industrial, municipal use, and hydroelectric power generation. It can also sponsor or participate in economic development programs within its service areas to help strengthen local economies and promote statewide economic growth.
James M. Scott of Beaumont serves as President Construction and Development at Trans-Global Solutions, Inc. He previously chaired the Jefferson and Orange County Board of Pilot Commissioners and currently chairs the Baytown Chamber of Commerce. Scott is a member of professional associations related to railway engineering and construction and holds leadership roles in several community organizations. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Southern Methodist University.
Steven R. “Steve” Lucas is executive vice president and regional president at Stellar Bank in Beaumont. His community involvement includes former roles with the Rotary Club of Beaumont, United Way of Beaumont, Wesley United Methodist Church, Beaumont Public Schools Foundation Board of Directors, and volunteer work with Beaumont Independent School District. Lucas received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Lamar University.
Charles “Caleb” Spurlock, D.D.S., owns C. Caleb Spurlock, DDS, PLLC in Woodville. He is active in dental associations at local and national levels and has served as president of the Woodville Lions Club as well as city councilman for Woodville. Spurlock attended Texas A&M University and Lamar University before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery from The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston.
“I am honored to continue serving on the Lower Neches Valley Authority Board,” said James M. Scott upon his reappointment.
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