Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Joelle McRee, D.D.S., to the Texas Radiation Advisory Board (TRAB) for a term ending April 16, 2027. The Governor also reappointed Michael Britt, Joe Markham, Darlene Metter, M.D., Kenneth “Ken” Peters Ed.D., Robert “Bob” Redweik, and Darshan Sachde, Ph.D., with terms expiring on April 16, 2031. The board provides guidance to the state on radiation matters and reviews regulations and programs of agencies that oversee radiation.
Joelle McRee is an associate periodontist at Periodontal Surgical Arts in Austin. She is involved in several professional organizations including the American Dental Association and the Texas Dental Association. McRee holds degrees from Texas A&M University and The University of Texas Health San Antonio School of Dentistry.
Michael Britt owns Britt Claims and Consulting Services in New Braunfels and has over two decades of experience in insurance. He has held leadership roles with local community organizations such as the Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation.
Joe Markham serves as a lieutenant with the City of Arlington Fire Department. He holds various positions within firefighter associations at both local and state levels and earned his academic degrees from Lamar University and Texas A&M University.
Kenneth “Ken” Peters is executive vice president and chief nuclear officer for Luminant in Granbury. He chairs the Utilities Service Alliance Board of Directors and has educational credentials from institutions including Louisiana State University – Shreveport.
Darlene Metter is a professor at UT Health San Antonio specializing in radiology as well as family medicine. She has chaired multiple committees related to nuclear medicine nationally and statewide, served as past president or chair for several medical societies, and is recognized as a fellow by leading radiological associations.
Robert “Bob” Redweik works as vice president overseeing environmental health, safety, and regulatory issues at Citation Oil & Gas Corp in Tomball. His previous service includes leadership roles with industry groups such as the American Petroleum Institute.
Darshan Sachde is a senior process chemical engineer for Trimeric Corporation based in Austin. His background includes work at Samsung Austin Semiconductor and Austin Energy; he received all his degrees from UT Austin.
