Foundation trustees & team members

Joe Castilleja is a proud, lifelong resident of New Braunfels. A graduate of New Braunfels High School and Southwest Texas State, Joe is currently Vice President of Community Banking for Frost Bank. Joe’s love of our local community traditions and celebrations have led him to give back to his community in big and small ways. He serves as board member of Wurstfest, and has volunteered on the boards of Communities in Schools, Hope Hospice, the Cancer Society and served as chair of the Hispanic Mural Project. A past chair of the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce, he was honored with the Besserung Award in 2018. Joe and his wife Kristi are parents to two grown children and Joe enjoys spending time together listening to live music and going to sporting events.

Cecil Eager is the owner of the Gruene Mansion Inn. He and his wife, Judi, enjoy being with family and friends. They are the proud parents and grandparents of one son, two daughters and nine grandchildren. When not doing home projects or pulling weeds, his pastimes include playing tennis and golf, working out and reading non-fiction. His favorite attributes of New Braunfels are its people, the “feels like being on vacation” atmosphere and the fact the city has an identity known across the state.

David Glazener serves as the Vice President of Finance at Christus Santa Rosa New Braunfels and the Alamo Heights Surgical Hospital. He and his wife Sabrina have raised three children in our community, all having attended New Braunfels Christian Academy. David and Sabrina are now enjoying being the proud grandparents of a granddaughter and sharing the culture and friendly atmosphere of New Braunfels with her. When not grilling for friends and family, David loves live music and the one-of-a-kind music venues in New Braunfels.

Melissa Krause is a lifelong resident of New Braunfels; she and her husband Sherman are active volunteers in the community. When not enjoying time with their daughter and three boxers, Melissa prefers to be outside recharging with a walk. Melissa loves seeing the historical charm of New Braunfels preserved through the continuation of unique hometown events such as the Comal County Fair Parade, the Downtown Tree Lighting and Wassailfest.

Stuart has been in resort management for over 20 years. He started his career with Schlitterbahn in July 2004 and served as Director of Lodging for New Braunfels Waterpark and Resort. He is currently the owner/operator of Camp Landa Resort. Stuart and his wife Tasha have been involved in the New Braunfels community for many years. He is a 2006 graduate of Leadership New Braunfels, past president of the New Braunfels Restaurant and Lodging Association, and served on the 2023 NBU Rate Advisory Committee. He was a 2005 recipient of the New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung Humanitarian Award and 2018 Herald-Zeitung Pillar of the Community Award. The Blythin family enjoys traveling but always looks forward to coming home to New Braunfels’ tight-knit community.

Patrick is a commercial real estate broker specializing in development, sales, marketing and leasing. He is the founder of Core 35 Realty which he operates alongside his wife and children. Patrick is also a 40+ year member of the Knights of Columbus and his family was named Family of The Year in 2009-2010 by the Knights of Columbus Council 4183. Patrick has 29 years of perfect attendance with the Downtown Rotary Club of which he has been the President. When not participating in one of his many community service projects, Patrick enjoys downtime with his children and grandchildren mixed with a bit of golf. Patrick’s love of this community can be summed up in his optimistic reply when asked to name his favorite thing about New Braunfels….“it hasn’t happened yet!”

Timothy Owens has recently retired after 40 years as a medical doctor specializing in pediatrics. As a founding member of New Braunfels Pediatric Associates, he has been instrumental in helping generations of local residents achieve a healthy start in life. He and his wife Mary are the proud parents of four grown children and relish their status as grandparents to three. When not caring for patients or volunteering, he can be found pursing interests in photography, travel, and fishing. Dr. Owens is proud of how our community pulls together in times of need, retaining the small town community spirit even in the midst of growth.

A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and St. Mary’s University School of Law, Judge Stephens has been the Presiding Judge of Comal County Court at Law #2 since 2004 and the Comal County Veterans Treatment Court since 2015. He currently serves as the Presiding Judge of the Comal County Juvenile Court and the Administrative Judge for the County Courts at Law. He is a member of the Texas Judicial Commission on Mental Health, the National Council of Family and Juvenile Court Judges, and the Texas Guardianship Association. Judge Stephens has been married to his wife Kathleen for 40 years, is a father of three, and enjoys woodworking, pickleball, and BBQ competitions.

Blythe Cox serves as the Central Texas Business Development and Community Engagement Officer at Texas Regional Bank. She and her husband Chris have two daughters and two dogs. A graduate of Leadership New Braunfels and Leadership Southeast Texas, Blythe is an active member of many organizations that focus on community, business, education, leadership, and service. When she is not volunteering, Blythe enjoys spending time with friends and family, dining at local restaurants, traveling, and listening to live music.