Board of Directors

The Longview Arboretum and Nature Center, Board of Directors represent a committed group of community leaders and passionate advocates for the Arboretum.

Our Board

Diane Buckelew

President

Kate Day

Vice President

Robin Maley

Past President

Woodie Tipps

Treasurer

Michelle Mann

Secretary

Donna Blalock

Member at Large

Kirt Villyard

Member at Large

Sidney Allen

Board Member

Geff Grimes

Board Member

Darren Groce

Board Member

Bob Hallmark

Board Member

Jim Hugman

Board Member

Karman Loyd

Board Member

Phyllis Jolley-Smith

Board Member

Josh Swain

Board Member

Heather Hall Tucker

Board Member

James Velde

Board Member

Advisory Board

We’re so fortunate to have community leaders participate in our Advisory Board, and we celebrate their willingness to serve in this capacity.

We expanded our roots!

The Longview Arboretum has joined the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Garden Network.

A membership with the Longview Arboretum entitles you to special admission privileges and discounts at 380+ gardens throughout North America including the Dallas & Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, Houston, San Antonio, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks in Arkansas, New Orleans, and more.Â