Our Team

Chris Dyer hails from China Spring, Texas, and earned an undergraduate degree from Baylor University in museum science and forensic anthropology and a graduate degree from Texas Tech University in museum studies. As a youth Chris spent an inordinate amount of time visiting zoos and museums, skateboarding, and playing soccer and guitar. (Not much has changed!) Chris confesses that he was not always the best student in the classroom but knew that his career path was set after the first time he experienced the creative learning environment offered by museums. He credits his grandmother for his career path because of her willingness to indulge his interests in natural history and the arts, and her insistence that he spend as much time as possible outdoors. Things came full circle for Chris when he was awarded the Texas Historical Commissions’ John L. Nau, III Award of Excellence in Museums in 2006 and the Texas Art Education Association Texas Friend of the Arts Award in 2014.

Amy is a born-and-raised Texan and has lived in nine different cities across the state. She began her studies in ancient history and archaeology, which led to a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas and Master of Arts in Classics from Texas Tech. After many years of working with material culture, she developed a passion for arts, history, and museums, specifically in advocating for the relationships between nonprofits and their communities. She received her Master of Arts in Museum Studies from Baylor and is thrilled to be working with The Arts Council. During her downtime, Amy enjoys reading, learning about space, trying new restaurants, teaching her dog Cicero new tricks, and traveling.

Holly is from the small community of Eula outside of Abilene, Texas. She attended Texas A&M University, class of ‘09, and studied Agricultural Leadership & Development and minored in Tourism Resource Management. She attended and completed the Texas Travel Industry Associations 3-year program “Travel & Tourism College” and received a designation as a Certified Tourism Executive. Holly’s mother has always been an inspiration and role model to her. With skills and accomplishments in marketing, community development, hospitality, community relations, and tourism, Holly’s mother has been very influential to Holly and has helped mold her into the person she is today. Holly’s family always emphasized the importance of travel, visiting museums, and learning more about our history and the different cultures from around the world. When she’s not at work, Holly loves to spend time with family and friends, watch movies, hunt/fish, swim, travel, and play with her dog Leo.

Cynthia graduated from Texas College Cum Laude, with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. She is a reliable, efficient and proactive professional with over 20 years experience in the corporate and private sector of accounting and finance. Cynthia leaves no stone unturned to ensure completely accurate and compliant records.

Eric was born in Michigan, surrounded by the Great Lakes, and grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee, surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains. He received his BA in fine arts from Centre College in the rolling hills of Kentucky. While in college, he also minored in English and Spanish. Eric, a previous Navasota Artist In Residence, is an extremely talented artist of multiple media: oil and acrylic painting, charcoal and pastel drawing, and sculpted and blown glass.