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Combined Community Action
Mission Statement

Assisting low-income people in becoming independent and self-sufficient, and helping improve their quality of life by transitioning them out of poverty through innovative programming and strong community partnerships.

Tripartite Board

Assisting low-income people in becoming independent and self-sufficient, and helping imrove their quality of life by transitioning them out of poverty through innovative programming and strong community partnerships.

What is a Tripartite Board?
At Combined Community Action, our Tripartite Board of Directors plays a vital role in ensuring our programs remain community-driven, responsive, and effective. This unique structure—required for all Community Action Agencies—brings together representatives from three distinct sectors:

  • Public Sector: Elected officials or their appointees who bring insights into local government priorities and policies.

  • Private Sector: Business and community leaders who offer expertise, resources, and connections to drive sustainable impact.

  • Low-Income Sector: Individuals who represent the low-income communities we serve, ensuring that the voices of those most affected guide our mission and services.

By balancing these perspectives, the Tripartite Board helps us stay accountable, equitable, and aligned with the real needs of our Central Texas communities.

Our Board of Directors

Austin County

Shannon Hanath, Board Treasurer, Private Sector Representative

Leroy Cerney, Public Sector Representative

Bastrop County

Joseph Guerrero, Private Sector Representative

Mark Meuth, Public Sector Representative

Kristi Bauer, Low Income Representative

Colorado County

Shannon Owers, Public Sector Representative

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Fayette County

Jeremy Finch, Board Chairman, Private Sector Representative

Jason McBroom, Public Sector Representative

Nicole Vasut, Low Income Representative

Fort Bend County

Brandon West, Low Income Representative

Lee County

Pam Machac, Private Sector Representative

Alan Turner, Board Vice Chair, Public Sector Representative

Diane Herlitz, Low Income Representative

©2024 by Combined Community Action, Inc.

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