Meet The Team

Leads the team in all aspects. Gives direction to stakeholders and works with the Board of Directors to bring strategic planning into reality.

The Director of Finance & Administration is safeguarding public funds, powering strategic growth, and keeping day-to-day operations ship-shape. Jackie oversees accounting, budgeting, human resources, and office infrastructure—ensuring that every visitor tax dollar and membership fee is transformed into unforgettable Port A experiences.

Shelley is the deal-maker who turns Port A’s sun, surf, and “Fishing Capital of Texas” bragging rights into booked room nights, event contracts, and sponsorship revenue. Reporting to the President/CEO, she builds and executes a year-round sales strategy that fills hotel blocks, docks, meeting rooms, and festival grounds—fueling the island economy and elevating Port Aransas.

Melinda steers the vision, voice, and velocity of the Port Aransas brand. From strategic planning to real-time social engagement, this senior leader architects fully integrated campaigns—web, social, print, video, PR, and paid media—that elevate the town’s 18 miles of sun-washed shoreline and year-round events to travelers around the world.

The Public Relations & Communications Manager is turning Port A’s sun-splashed stories into headlines while keeping the island’s voice clear, upbeat, and crisis-ready. Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Director, this role blends media savvy with strategic content planning to secure coverage, shape narratives, and deepen community trust in the Port Aransas Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce.

Kyra is Port A’s in-house storyteller—always on the lookout for the next wave, sunset, or smiling visitor that captures Texas’ Favorite Island in a single frame. Reporting to the Marketing & Communications Director, this hands-on creative collects, organizes, and repurposes photos, videos, and copy that fuel every campaign, channel, and press pitch.

Part hospitality hero, part event impresario, the Visitor Experience & Program Coordinator turns everyday island moments into signature Port A memories. From greeting guests with a “welcome y’all” smile to orchestrating events, programs, and family-friendly happenings, this role keeps our Welcome Center buzzing and our calendar brimming with Gulf-coast fun.

The Visitor Experience & Office Coordinator keeps the Welcome Center humming while turning every walk-in and phone call into pure Port A hospitality. Equal parts concierge, traffic-controller, and detail-driven office guru, this role bridges front-of-house service with back-of-house efficiency—so guests leave inspired and the team stays powered up.