Three New SFA Regents Named

AUSTIN — Governor Rick Perry has appointed three members to the Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents for terms to expire January 31, 2017.

Brigettee Henderson of Lufkin is an independent consulting interior designer and executive assistant at Carnes and Co. Auctioneers. She is secretary of the Angelina Arts Alliance Board of Directors, chair of the Angelina County American Cancer Society’s 2011 Cattle Baron’s Gala, and a member of the Buckner Family Place Board of Directors, Buckner Family Services Circle of Angels, and Junior League of Lufkin Sustainers. She is a past board member of the Lufkin Salvation Army, Museum of East Texas and Angelina Beautiful Clean. She is also past president of the Junior League of Lufkin and past vice president of the Angelina County Aggie Mother’s Club. Henderson received two bachelor’s degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Ken Schaefer of Brownsville is owner of Schaefer Stevedoring Inc. He is director of the West Gulf Maritime Association, and a past board member of University of Texas Pan American, Texas Commerce Bank, Fondo de Inversion de Veracruz, and Almacenadora Regional del Gulfo. Schaefer received a bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University.

Ralph C. Todd of Carthage is a senior account manager at Baker Hughes Inc. He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Gideon International, and Patriot Guard Riders. He is also a member of the Panola County Masonic Lodge and Bill Glass Champions for Life Prison Ministry, and is a deacon at Central Baptist Church. Todd attended the Peacock Military Academy and received a bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University.

These appointments are subject to senate confirmation.