Board of Trustees

Meet the Team | School Board Members

Tim Flinn, Board President

MASTER TRUSTEE | Leadership TASB, 2022

Elected to Board: 2015

Occupation: Self Employed

Family:

Married to Susan Flinn, and father of three daughters

Education:

Bachelors from Stephen F. Austin

Years as Resident of G-P:

38 years, 1988 Graduate of G-PISD

Involvement in Schools:

Actively engaged across all campuses through various activities and initiatives, supporting students, staff, and school programs.

Involvement in Community:

Grace Point Church

Why were you interested in serving on the G-PISD School Board?

To make a difference in the lives of our students and staff.

Carrie Gregory - Board Vice President

Carrie Gregory, Board Vice President

MASTER TRUSTEE | Leadership TASB, 2016

Elected to Board: Serving since 2014- Appointed in July of 2014. Elected in May of 2015

Occupation: Physical Therapist

Family:

Married to Charles Gregory, mother of four daughters

Education:

Graduated from TAMU-College Station in 1993-B.S. in Community Health Education.
1996 Texas Woman's University-M.S. Physical Therapy

Years as Resident of G-P:

We have lived in G-P since 2007. My husband opened his practice in 2005 and officially moved here from Corpus in 2007.

Involvement in Schools:

Elementary and Middle School PTO
Athletic Booster Club
Volunteer for food drives, school supply drives, in the classroom, speech and debate events. I love supporting teachers and students anyway I can.
My service on the 2012 Bond Committee sparked my interest in serving the district further.

Involvement in Community:

Served on the G-P Education Foundation Board 2020-2021
Chamber of Commerce
Volunteered with San Patricio Literacy Council Scrabble Tournament
Volunteered with the clothing closet after Hurricane Harvey
Served on Texas Association of School Boards Board of Directors 2016-2017.
Currently serving on The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) Board of Trustees

Why were you interested in serving on the G-PISD School Board?

My service on the 2012 Bond Committee sparked a desire to learn more about public education and further serve the district. The more I learn, the more that desire is fueled! Serving our students and providing the best education possible is my number one focus. My heart belongs to public education because I know that I would not be where I am in life without the outstanding educators and mentors I had while growing up in Texas Public Schools. I am a first generation College Graduate, and I want ALL students to be given the same opportunities to succeed in life and become the next generation of leaders!

Melissa Gonzales - Board Secretary

Melissa Gonzales, Board Secretary

CURRENT CLASS | Leadership TASB, 2025

Elected to Board: May 2021

Occupation: Lawyer

Family:

Married to Frank Gonzales, mother of one son and one daughter

Education:

Sinton High School
B.A. Vassar College
J.D. Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Years as Resident of G-P:

17 Years

Involvement in Schools:

G-P Athletic Booster Club
Cheer Parent

Involvement in Community:

Co-Manager Gregory-Portland 4-H Club
Member Gregory Portland 4-H Booster Club
Lector Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church

Why were you interested in serving on the G-PISD School Board?

I wanted to serve the best interest of our students, to look out for the teachers and staff that look after our children, to promote the greater Gregory-Portland community, and to be fiscally responsible and transparent with our tax dollars.

Lora DeLuna, Board Member

ldeluna@g-pisd.org

Elected to Board: May 2023

Occupation: Marketing Coordinator, San Patricio County Economic Development Center (EDC)

Family:

Proud mother of three sons

Education:

High school diploma from G-PHS

Years as Resident of G-P:

18 years

Involvement in Schools:

Previously employed with G-PISD (8 years)
Secretary, Band Booster Club
Member, T.M. Clark Elementary Campus SBDM
Marketing/PR Chair, G-P Education Foundation.

Involvement in Community:

Leadership Portland Class XVII
BOND 2023 PAC - Marketing/Social Media Chair

Why were you interested in serving on the G-PISD School Board?

I wanted to be on the School Board because I have a strong desire to be part of something bigger than myself. With a passion for serving others and a deep connection to my Wildcat family, being on the board allows me to actively contribute to the betterment of our educational community by shaping policies and decisions that positively impact students, teachers, and staff. It also enables me to engage with the community, listen to their concerns and ideas, and foster a sense of unity and trust. I am elated that I am able to dedicate my time, energy, and skills to creating a positive and nurturing educational environment for all students.

Nicole Nolen, Board Member

MASTER TRUSTEE | Leadership TASB, 2024

Elected to Board: May 2021

Occupation: Legal Administrator

Family:

Married to Michael Nolen, mother of two daughters.

Education:

HS — GP
BBA — TAMU-CC

Years as Resident of G-P:

30 years; moved here the summer before 8th grade.

Involvement in Schools:

East Cliff Elementary PTO (Member, 2008-2017)
East Cliff Elementary PTO (Treasurer, 2015-2017)
Gregory-Portland Middle School PTO (President, 2017-2018)
District Site Based Decision Making Committee (Member, 2019-2020)
Friends of GPISD PAC for Bond 2020 (Treasurer; 2020)
Student Health Advisory Committee (Co-Chair, 2020-2021)
President, G-P Education Foundation (2024-25)

Involvement in Community:

Gregory-Portland Soccer Association (Board Member, 2013-2017)
Coastal Bend Youth Soccer Association (Board Treasurer, 2017-Current)
Sting Soccer Club (Manager, 2018-2024)
Leadership Portland XVIII (2025)
Gregory-Portland Alumni Association, Founding Member (2025-Current)

Why were you interested in serving on the G-PISD School Board?

I am proud of our community and students, and it felt like the natural next step in serving our schools and district.

Mark Roach, Board Member

mroach@g-pisd.org

Elected to Board: May 2021

Occupation: Dealers Electrical Supply, Sales Management, 27 yrs

Family:

Married to Gina Huerta-Roach, is a proud father.

Education:

Texas A&M University, BBA Accounting, 1975.

Years as Resident of G-P:

Moved to G-P in December 2003.

Involvement in Schools:

Science Fair judge (several years)
Parent spokesperson at Convocation
Presented lessons on how electricity works to 4th-grade students
Served as a UIL judge
Volunteered for numerous class events (holiday parties, etc.)
SBDM Committee member

Involvement in Community:

Portland Planning & Zoning Commission
Cub Scout Pack Leader
Boy Scout Troop Leader
G-P Pony League Youth Baseball Coach
Portland Chamber of Commerce Board and Past Chair
Lector
Usher
Religious Education Instructor at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Church
G-P Youth Football Coach
Associated Builders & Contractors-Texas Coastal Bend Chapter Board of Directors and Past Chair
Associated Builders & Contractors of Texas Board of Directors and Past Chair
Texas Dept of Licensing & Regulation Electrical Licensing Board, current Chair

Why were you interested in serving on the G-PISD School Board?

Concerns about the developing degradation of the social climate in our Country creeping into our classroom, and concerns about a significant movement of parental involvement in our G-PISD community degenerating into intervention to the detriment of morale within our G-PISD Community.

Zach Simmons, Board Member

zsimmons1@g-pisd.org

Elected to Board: May 2021

Occupation: Account Manager, Frontier Waste

Family:

Married to wife Kerry Simmons, father to two sons

Education:

GPHS (2002)

Years as Resident of G-P:

Over 20 years (Almost my entire life)

Involvement in Community:

Coach Youth Sports - I have attempted to coach and help guide some of the young kids in our community through being involved in coaching soccer and baseball.

Why were you interested in serving on the G-PISD School Board?

I have lived in this community for most of my life. This community and G-PISD have provided so much for my family. I wanted an opportunity to give back, I felt now was the time since my own boys are starting their journey at G-PISD. Being a trustee provides me with a way to not only serve our community but to have a positive impact on our students. I strongly believe we have the best students, teachers, staff, and leadership in Texas, and I am honored to be a part of it. It is a great time to be a Wildcat, and I want to help ensure that continues for many years.

Gregory-Portland ISD Trustees were selected as one of nine Texas School Boards to complete the Raise Your Hand Texas Trustee Advocates Program (Inaugural Cohort, 2019-2021).

Gregory-Portland ISD Trustees were selected as one of the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards School Board Finalists (2025)

Superintendent Michelle Cavazos, Ph. D.

Board Meeting Notices and Minutes

Regular meetings of the Board of Trustees are usually scheduled for the third Monday of each month at the G-PISD Training Center located at 1200 Broadway in Portland, TX. The meeting begins at 5:30 p.m.; however, due to varying circumstances, meetings may begin earlier or later. Please refer to the posted notice in the link above for details of a specific meeting. The public is always welcome. If you have any concerns, please contact Dr. Michelle Cavazos at (361) 777-1091, ext. 1018.

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