Austin News

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jason Keeling and reappointed Arden “Trey” Hill, III to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Galveston County Ports for terms set to expire on February 1, 2028. Additionally, the Governor has appointed Elizabeth Cross and reappointed Terrilyn Tarlton-Shannon for terms set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Board has exclusive jurisdiction over the piloting of vessels on navigable streams wholly or partially located in the board’s jurisdiction.

Jason Keeling, an entrepreneur and real estate broker, is a committee member of the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce C-Crewe. Keeling received a Bachelor of Science in Maritime Business Administration from Texas A&M University at Galveston.

Arden “Trey” Hill, III, CEO of Hill Sand Company and Dark Horse Investments, is also vice president of the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation. Hill attended Texas State University.

Elizabeth Cross, a vice president at Coldwell Banker Richard Ellis (CBRE), is a member of the Appraisal Institute and holds an MAI designation. Cross received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas A&M University.

Terrilyn Tarlton-Shannon, the owner of Insurance Junction, Inc., is a former member of the Galveston City Council and a member of various insurance associations. Tarlton-Shannon attended The University of Texas at Austin.