OWLS Advisory Council
Background
The Advisory Council provides their input, feedback, and more on the policies and procedures in OWLS recruitment opportunities, curriculum development, identifying workforce skills, meeting the needs of veterans, and how to serve the working adult population. They will have the opportunity to interact with current students, alumni, business representatives, and faculty.
Duties
- Annual membership renews every May
- Welcome to attend one faculty meeting
- Attends two advisory council meetings in September and February (virtual)
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Current Members
NAME TITLE / ORGANIZATION / AWARDS 
Ms. Deborah Carter, MLS, MAEd
Public Services Librarian – City of San Marcos 
Mr. Steven Digges
Owner – T.I.G. Plumbing Company, LLC
2021 Alumni of the OWLS Program
2020 Outstanding Undergraduate Student
Texas State Strap and Skeet Alumni Board Member (Treasurer)
Ms. Lydia Dobbins
Family Self-Sufficiency Coordinator – San Marcos Housing Authority, Chapultepec Homes Office 
Mr. William Fanning
Dean for Academic Success – Northeast Lakeview College 
Mr. Ted Groholske
Manager of Workforce – Greater San Marcos Partnership 
Mrs. Margaret Lindsey
Retired Public School Administrator - Career & Technology Education
Former Business Recruiter for Local Staffing
Firm Retired Membership Director – Local Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Laura Marmolejo
Associate Dean, Advanced Manufacturing Programs – Austin Community College District 
Ms. Peggy Mica
Assistant Director, Career & Technical Education – Round Rock ISD 
Ms. Kelly Moreno
Director of Community Engagement – Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area 
Mr. John L. Navarrette
2020 Distinguished Alumni – Texas State University
Retired President of CenturyTel Investments of Texas, Inc.
Mr. CJ Odam
CTE Coordinator – San Marcos CISD 
Mr. Don Tracy
Director of Corporate & Community Education – Austin Community College 
Ms. Lora Williams, RN - CEO
Williams Career School of Excellence Mr. Matthew Wright
Director of Human Resources - City of Buda