About Us
GBRA/GPS MAIN OFFICE
2075 FM 2673, Suite D
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
Phone: 830-964-5424
Fax: 830-964-5425
tours@canyongorge.org
You must pre-register for a tour in advance. However if you wish to take the chance on an open spot you may show up for the tour and ask the guide if there are any openings. Most tours will start at 16029 South Access Rd, Canyon Lake, TX. GPS coordinates N29 51.777 W098 11.228. Some large group tours arriving on chartered buses will most likely meet their guide at Overlook Park, 601 C.O.E Rd.
GPS Mission Statement
The Gorge Preservation Society is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the enjoyment and conservation of a unique natural phenomenon by encouraging responsible, quality access opportunities through adademic partnerships, economic initiatives and citizen involvement.
GPS Board of Directors
Van Green, Chair
Retired State employee for 33 years working with Mentally Retarded individuals
Texas Master Naturalist with interest in Entomology, Geology, Native Plants and Birding to Home Gardening
BA in Anthropology from University of Texas, a BS in Education from Southwest Texas State and a Master in Education Administration/Supervision from OLLU
Audubon Society since High School
Sherry Reel, Secretary
Canyon Gorge Tour Docent
Texas Master Naturalist
Retired Educator
Retired as Activities Coordinator McKenna Children’s Museum, New Braunfels, TX
Justine Broadway, Treasurer
BAS in Business Administration from Wayland Baptist University
CSR- for 5 Years at First State Bank
Pete Bryant, Director
Canyon Gorge Tour Guide
Retired educator
Volunteer Naturalist for Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, aboard M/V Spree and M/V Fling
Diving for Science volunteer Texas State University
Texas Master Naturalist
John F. Guenzel, Director
Co-owner of Rio Raft & Resort on the Guadalupe River
Past board member and former President of the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce
Member of Friends for Rivers and Guadalupe River Organization
Blue Coat member of New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce
Dwain W. Blaschke, Director
Doctor of Jurisprudence, University of Texas Law School, Attorney at Law since 1971, located practice in
Canyon Lake, Texas in 1991
Trustee of the Canyon Lake Community Library District
Past President and Director of the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce
Past Director of the Crisis Center, New Braunfels, Texas
Past Director and officer of the CRRC, Canyon Lake, Texas
Donna Eccleston, Director
Commissioner, Precinct 1, Comal County
Realtor Mortgage Lender over six years
Appointed and served on Comal County Private Road Study
Past President & Charter Member Canyon Lake Rotary Club
Tye Preston Memorial Library Capital Campaign Committee
Volunteers for CRRC of Canyon Lake, Canyon Lake, New Braunfels & Hill Country Chambers of Commerce
Arlan Schult, Director
Owner of Checkered Flag Automotive Inc. located in Canyon Lake, TX since 1994
President of the Comal County Sheriff Citizens Academy Alumni
President of the Comal County EVO Motorcycle Club
Comal County Crime Stoppers Board Member
Born in Iowa
Shawn Wherry, Director
Fire Chief Comal County Emergency Services District No. 3
Member of Texas Task Force 1 Water Strike Team
Member of Texas Fire Chief’s Association
Member and Secretary of the Comal County Emergency Services Association
Member of the Canyon Lake Noon Lions Club
Born in Houston, Texas
Jaynellen Ladd, Director
Natural Resource Specialist, Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA)
President of the Canyon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
Past Executive Director of the Community Resource & Recreation Center (CRRC)
Intermediate Archery Instructor
Indoor State Archery Champion 1st Place for 2010 & 2011
South Texas Water Safety Coalition Board Treasurer
Volunteer New Life Treatment Center Girls Monthly Supper
Texas Native and Texas Master Naturalist
Born in Houston, Texas
Teresa VanBooven, Director
Project & Community Representative, Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority (GBRA)
Chair, Seguin Area Youth Leadership Academy
Volunteer/Coach, Seguin ISD – Destination Imagination – 8 years
Past Participant & Director, Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program
Past Treasurer, Texas Lineman’s Rodeo Association
Past Treasurer, Seguin Youth Soccer Club
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