Board Leadership

The Bryan Museum’s Board of Directors and Advisory Board comprises distinguished leaders and visionaries committed to preserving and promoting Texas history. Representing diverse backgrounds in education, business, public relations and philanthropy, these members provide strategic guidance to advance the Museum’s mission of engaging, educating, and inspiring visitors of all ages. Their collective expertise ensures the continued growth and impact of the Museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, and community outreach. By fostering strong partnerships and advocating for historical preservation, the Board is dedicated to shaping a vibrant future while honoring Texas’s rich and storied past.

Board of Directors

  • J. P. Bryan
  • John Bryan
  • Kelly Sullivan Georgiades
  • Jay Lendrum
  • Jim Lykes
  • Ed McMahon
  • Eliza Kempner Quigley
  • Jolyn Scheirman
  • Dancie Perugini Ware

Non-Voting Members

  • Ali Athar (Rice Board Fellow)
  • Melissa Williams Murphy (Museum Director)

Advisory Board

  • Alicia Bryan
  • Fred Burns
  • John Crain
  • Roland Sledge

The Delegados is an advocacy group committed to supporting the Bryan Museum’s mission by acting as prominent ambassadors to preserve and promote our remarkable Texas history.  By sharing their networks, the Delegados host social and fundraising events, notably the annual Come & Take It Poker Tournament, which supports the Bryan Museum’s educational programs and outreach. 

Delegados Advocate Board

  • Victor Arias
  • Denna Arias
  • Hilary Baars
  • Alex Beckham
  • Sherry Boudreaux
  • Craig Brown
  • Jeff Brown
  • Susannah Brown
  • Ava Leigh Bryan
  • John B. Bryan
  • Andrea Edmundson Bryan
  • Armin Cantini
  • Gail Cantini
  • Amy Maxwell Chase
  • Mike Chryssikos
  • Robert S. Clark, Sr.
  • Sydney Collie
  • Geoffrey Connor
  • Christine Cook
  • June Deadrick
  • Jason Dell’Ario
  • Romy Dell’Ario
  • Kimberly Duffy
  • Katie Field
  • Alex Florescu
  • Brycen Hinsley
  • William Padon IV
  • Joe Jaworski
  • Rebecca Jaworski
  • Michelle I. Jeffery
  • Janis Johnson
  • D’Lisa Johnston
  • John Johnston
  • Ryan LaRue
  • Lauri Leonard
  • Lee Leonard
  • Michael Lerner
  • Heather Stevenson-Lerner
  • Chris Lewis
  • Max Lozmack
  • Jim Lykes
  • Steve Mataro
  • John McCord
  • Blake McCrory
  • Lizzy McGee
  • Ed McMahon
  • Alex Miller
  • David B. Montgomery
  • Tiffany Montgomery
  • John Peden
  • Ross Pellegrin
  • Diane Rogers
  • D’Lexis Royce
  • Thomas Royce
  • John Schouest
  • Brett Smith
  • Emily Smith
  • Hanson Street
  • Peter K. Taaffe
  • Dancie Ware
  • Jim Ware
  • Susan Noe Wilson
  • Ken Wise