Board of Directors
Officers
President
Frank Daebelliehn
I am Frank Daebelliehn born in 1958, happily married and a 32-year Army Veteran. My Wife Tracy is a 22-year Army Veteran as well. We love getting out and enjoying life, we are both certified scuba divers and volunteer with
Vice President
Frank Ellis
I was a Navy Seabee from 1987 to 1993. After discharging from the service, I utilized my training to continue my career as a union crane operator until a car accident in January of 2007 left me as a C-7
Secretary
Rhonda Winer
Through the intersection of roles as a Marine, mother, artist, Realtor, weaver, and painter, my life represents a life rich with purpose and creativity. I hope my story is that one can wear many hats and excel in various fields,
Treasurer
Rebecca Johnson
My name is Rebecca Johnson, I am an Army Veteran, and a member of the PVA. I am also a past board member. For 10 years I worked with the Compensated Work Therapy program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA
Board
Board Member 1
Gabriel Diazdeleon
I, Gabriel Diazdeleon, am honored to hold a position on the Board of Directors of the Texas Paralyzed Veterans of America. I was injured and sustained a spinal cord injury while on active duty in the US Army in January
Board Member 2
David Bradshaw
David serves as Board Member # 2 but is also the founder of our hunting program. David has made it possible for people with the severest disabilities to successfully hunt and enjoy life to the fullest. David is married to
Board Member 3
Zach Jones
Zachary Scott Jones I am 38 years old. I was born in Spring Hill, Louisiana, and raised in Sparkman, Arkansas. I graduated from Harmony Grove High School in 2004. Shortly after graduation, I joined the Army as a wheeled vehicle
Immediate Past President, National Vice President Liaison
Tammy Jones
Throughout Tammy Jones’ early childhood, her dad was in the U.S. Army, and the patriotism and service to others he instilled had a big impact on her. During high school, Jones enjoyed participating in both the Army and Navy JuniorNational Director
Kerry Reyna
Bio coming soon
Executive Director
Amanda Saunders
Amanda is a native Houstonian. She has a background in accounting and came onboard with Paralyzed Veterans of America, Texas Chapter in 2008. She was later promoted to Chapter Executive Director. Amanda is passionate about the great things the Texas
Sports and Recreation Director
Bruce Kuker
Texas PVA has been paramount in my own physical and social well being thus its a privilege to serve as The PVAT Sports & Rec Director. The Great State of Texas is Huge and provides numerous activities for our vast
Houston Satellite
Juan “Johnny” Banda
My name is Juan Banda aka “Johnny”. I enlisted in the Marine Corps straight out of high school back in 1983. My career in the Marine Corps was cut short in 1987 after contracting Transverse Myelitis and becoming a paraplegic.San Antonio Satellite Director
Armando Rodriguez
Bio coming soon