Alvin Community College has nine members on the Board of Regents. Each member is elected to a six year term, and all members serve at-large.
Sanchez, 'Bel - Chair
bel.sanchez@alvincollege.edu
206 Ridgemont Drive
Alvin, Texas 77511
Position 2
Term Expires 2030
Board Chair Sanchez is a retired educator from Alvin Independent School District where she served as Director of Bilingual Services. She has given her time to many organizations including serving as President of Soroptimist International of Alvin, board member of the Thelma Ley Anderson YMCA, a board member of the Community Health Network, a former member of the United Way of Brazoria County, a former member of the Brazoria County Red Cross and a member of the Delta Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma. She has an Associate’s Degree from Wharton Junior College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s in Education from Pan American University. Chair Sanchez’s late husband Dan also served as an educator and coach. She has two sons Christopher and Michael, and she is Bubbe to Calvin and Bradley Sanchez.
Droege, Jody - Vice Chair
jody.droege@alvincollege.edu
514 Towne Ct
Alvin, Texas 77511
Position 4
Term expires 2026
Board Vice Chair Droege is Vice President with TDEC, Inc.-- Electrical Contractor. She is active in her community serving with several civic and professional organizations including Soroptimist International of Alvin, American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers, Alvin Sunrise Rotary, and Alvin Community College Foundation. She earned her Associate’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from ACC. She has been married to her husband Terry for 40 years and they have two children, Nick and Lauren, and four granddaughters. Regent Droege has won numerous community awards including: Brazoria County Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame, Soroptimist International of Alvin Volunteer of the Year and Woman of Distinction, Community Foundation of Brazoria County Philanthropist of the Year, Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year and Women in Leadership, and Galveston Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year. She is a Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow and Benefactor.
Hertenberger, Patty - Secretary
patty.hertenberger@alvincollege.edu
4011 County Road 156
Alvin, Texas 77511
Position 7
Term expires 2028
Board Secretary Hertenberger is a retired Dean of the ACC Continuing Education Workforce Development program. Her educational background includes earning an Associate’s Degree from Alvin Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree from Sam Houston State University, a Master’s Degree in Higher Education from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and a Doctorate in Higher Education from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Hertenberger and her husband have been married for over 50 years.
Crumm, Jim
jim.crumm@alvincollege.edu
2628 County Road 145
Alvin, Texas 77511
Position 3
Term Expires 2030
Dr. Crumm retired after operating and owning a veterinary hospital in Alvin for over 25 years and working for the Texas Animal Health Commission for 9 years. He is active in the community serving as the president of the Galveston County Veterinary Medical Association, and active in the Alvin Community College Foundation and the M.L. Davis Foundation. Dr. Crumm has an Associate’s Degree from ACC, Bachelor’s Degrees in Animal Science and Veterinary Science from Texas A&M University, a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M University. Regent Crumm is married to his wife Mary Jane and has two children.
Hoover, Michael
michael.hoover@alvincollege.edu
309 George Street
Alvin, TX 77511
Position 9
Term expires 2028
Regent Hoover is a retired senior staff engineer from Shell Oil Company in Deer Park. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and is a Professional Engineer in Texas. Regent Hoover is a charter member of Alvin Sunrise Rotary and serves with the Alvin ISD Education Foundation. He and his wife Susan have three adult children, all of whom have attended ACC and eventually graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and Sam Houston State University.
Knape, Breah
breah.knape@alvincollege.edu
15007 CR 185
Alvin, TX 77511
Position 1
Term Expires 2030
Regent Knape is currently the executive director of the ACTIONS, Inc. of Brazoria County which provides support for elderly patients by providing them transportation, helping them secure financial support, assisting with medical providers, finding medical equipment, and more. She is active in the community serving as the chair of the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Aging and Disability Committee, a board member of the Texas Louisiana Gulf Coast Exchange Club, a member of the advocacy committee for Texas Meals on Wheels, and a member of the Rotary Club of Angleton. Regent Knape attended ACC and then transferred to Sam Houston State University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. She is a lifelong resident of Brazoria County and has a son.
Pyburn, Mike
mpyburn@almedawaterwell.com
3610 Skyranch Dr.
Alvin, TX 77511
Position 6
Term Expires May 2026
Regent Mike Pyburn served on the Board of Regents from 2002-2020, and again from 2023-present. He also served as Board Chair from 2016-2020. Mike is the President and CEO of Almeda Water Well Service/M&M Hardware in Manvel and is a 1987 graduate of Texas A&M University with a BBA in accounting. Mike served on the Alvin ISD Board of Trustees from 1996-1999. He is a Past President of the Texas Groundwater Association and was named the association’s Contractor of the Year in 2017. He currently serves on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Advisory Council for drilling contractors in the State of Texas. Mike was inducted into the Brazoria County JA Business Hall of Fame in 2022 and currently serves as an elder of Bay Area Church in League City.
Reyes-Hall, Yvette
yvette.reyes-hall@alvincollege.edu
1616 Martin Drive
Alvin, TX 77511
Position 8
Term Expires 2028
Regent Reyes-Hall has been a dedicated professional in the real estate industry since 1999. She is the Broker/Owner of Reyes Realty Group LLC, specializing in residential and commercial real estate. Beyond her professional endeavors, she actively contributes to her community, serving on the ACC Foundation Board and as a member of the Hometown Bank Business Development Committee.
Reyes-Hall has held several notable leadership roles, including Past President of the Alvin Noon Lions Club (2019–2020), Past Special Events Chair for the Alvin/Manvel Chamber of Commerce, and Past Treasurer for AHS Project Grad. She also played a pivotal role in the success of two bond initiatives as a member of the Alvin ISD Citizens Advisory Committee.
Before her career in real estate, Reyes-Hall gained valuable experience in municipal management, working for the cities of Houston, Friendswood, and Baytown. In these roles, she oversaw facilities, parks, community programs, community special events, and significant budgets.
A proud alumna of Alvin High School (Class of 1985), Reyes-Hall continued her education at Alvin Community College (ACC), where she was actively involved as a cheerleader and earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration in 1989. She went on to graduate from Texas A&M University in 1990 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Sciences.
Reyes-Hall has been married to her husband, David, since 2000. Together, they have one daughter, Gabriella, who followed in her mother’s footsteps by earning an Associate’s Degree from ACC in 2022. Yvette's mother earned an Associate’s Degree from ACC as well.
Community leadership runs deep in the Reyes family. Her father, Andy Reyes, served for many years on Alvin’s City Council and became the city’s first Hispanic Mayor. He currently serves on the Region IV Board and is co-owner of Reyes Realty Group.
Shelton, Darren
darren.shelton@alvincollege.edu
1035 Stevenwood Lane
Alvin, Texas 77511
Position 5
Term Expires 2026
Regent Shelton is a supply chain technologist and CPO with FuelTrust. He has volunteered with local organizations including the Lions Club, Alvin Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee. He studied at Stephen F. Austin State University and Hope University. He and his wife, Aimee Shelton, are the proud parents of three daughters, all of whom are ACC alumni. In addition to his professional duties, regent Shelton has served as a chaplain for three police agencies and is currently Pastor at Hope Tabernacle in Alvin.