Bryan ISD Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees 2023-2024

Policymaking Servant Leaders

Responsibilities

The Bryan ISD Board of Trustees are elected leaders who establish policies and regulations to operate the school district. They also identify district needs and goals, conduct elections, approve employee certified personnel, adopt the district budget, approve the district tax rate, approve purchase of property, award bids, approve building plans, accept projects, serve as an appellate body, and serve on standing committees.

Team of Eight

The "Team of 8" comprises the Bryan ISD Board of Trustees plus Bryan ISD Superintendent Ginger Carrabine. The Board, an elected body, is responsible for hiring and overseeing Bryan ISD's superintendent.

Meet the Members

David Stasny

David Stasny

President, serves Single Member District 5.
Current Term: 11/17/22 - 11/4/25
First Elected: 1990
Occupation: Attorney in Private Practice
Education: 1970 graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School in Bryan, 1974 graduate of Texas A&M University, College Station, B.A. in Journalism, 1977 graduate of Univ. of Texas Law School, J.D.

Contact Information: 
979-209-1144
david.stasny@bryanisd.org

Felicia Benford, Secretary

Felicia Benford

Vice President, serves Single Member District 1.
Current Term: 11/17/22 - 11/4/25
First Elected: May 2010
Occupation: Brazos County Health District Health Equity Coordinator
Education: Sam Houston State University; Blinn Junior College

Contact Information:
979-209-1140
felicia.benford@bryanisd.org

Joel Bryan

Joel Bryan

Secretary, serves At-Large Place 6.
Current Term: 11/14/23 - 11/3/26
First Elected: November 2023
Occupation: Business Owner
Education: University of Kentucky

Contact Information:
979-209-1139
joel.bryan@bryanisd.org

Dr. Julie Harlin

Dr. Julie Harlin

Member, serves Single Member District 2.
Current Term: 11/14/23 - 11/3/26
First Elected: November 2016 
Occupation: Associate Dean, Graduation and Professional School, Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications, Texas A&M University
Education: Bachelor of Science, Texas A&M University; Master of Science, Texas A&M University; Ph.D. Oklahoma State University

Contact Information:
979-209-1138
julie.harlin@bryanisd.org

Fran Duane

Leo Gonzalez, II

Member, serves Single Member District 3.
Current Term: 11/17/22 - 11/4/25
First Elected: November 2022
Occupation: Attorney / Real Estate Broker
Education: Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University; Juris Doctor, University of Houston

Contact Information:
979-209-1141
leo.gonzalez@bryanisd.org

Ruthie Waller

Ruthie Waller

Member, serves Single Member District 4.
Current Term: 11/8/24 - 11/2/27
First Elected: November 2015 
Occupation: Retired Bryan ISD Administrator/Teacher
Education: Bachelor of Science, Texas A&M University; Master of Education, Texas A&M University

Contact Information:
979-209-1143
ruthie.waller@bryanisd.org

David Stennis

David Stennis

Member, serves At-Large Place 7.
Current Term: 11/8/24 - 11/2/27
First Elected: November 2024
Occupation: Commercial Loan Officer/Guaranty Bank & Trust
Education: Bachelor of Arts in General Business, Sam Houston State University

Contact Information:
979-209-1142
david.stennis@bryanisd.org