Kathryn Wells

Experience

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  WHSC Radio Station

  Jun 1982 - Aug 1984

  Radio Broadcaster
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  The Hartsville Messenger

  May 1985 - Aug 1987

  General Assignment Reporter
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  WIS-TV

  Jan 1988 - May 1988

  Production Assistant
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  Goudelock Advertising & Public Relations

  Mar 1990 - Sept 1991

  Public Relations Executive

  Charter Member: Western Carolinas Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America

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  The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.

  Sept 1991 - Sept 1997

  • Training Executive

    Aug 1996 - Sept 1997

  • Account Executive

    Mar 1993 - Aug 1996

  • Account Coordinator

    Sept 1991 - Mar 1993
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  St. Paul Lutheran Church

  May 2000 - Mar 2003

  Business Coordinator
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  FREDERICKSBURG AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS, INC.

  Mar 2004 - Dec 2007

  Licensed Realtor

  Residential Real Estate Sales; Commercial Real Estate Property Management

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  TRUMPET AND TORCH MINISTRIES

  Jun 2007 - Dec 2009

  Vice President
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  Denton County Master Gardener Association

  Jan 2018 - now

  Denton County Master Gardener Association (DCMGA) won second place for 2020 Association of the Year in the Extra Large (XL) category. The award winners were announced during the May 18th, 2021 Search for Excellence awards program at the virtual Texas Master Gardener Association state conference.The XL category comprises County Master Gardener Associations with 200 or more dues-paying members. The Outstanding Association category recognizes a Master Gardener Association that has completed at least one or more programs and/or projects of importance to the community.DCMGA was recognized for continuing to offer intern training, community education programs, intra-association member communications, and community outreach activities despite the pandemic lockdown challenges.A 2020 Retrospective: https://dcmga.com/files/2021/01/2020-Retrospective-DCMGA.pdfOur mission: to educate and engage county residents in the implementation of research-based horticultural and environmental practices that create sustainable gardens, landscapes, and communities. Show less Led the Denton County Master Gardener Association Communications Team; oversight included internal and external communications, media relations, social media, website, graphic design, and creative visual arts (photography, videography).Planned and developed a monthly online newsletter, The Root, which continues today. In its inaugural year (2018), The Root won second place for best Written Education in the Extra Large Association category at the Texas Master Gardener Association Search for Excellence awards. Show less

  • Immediate Past President

    Jan 2023 - now

  • President

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

  • Vice President

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

  • Director Of Communications

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
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  Native Plant Society of Texas

  Jan 2018 - now

  Grants Coordinator

  Texas has over 5,000 species of native plants. Because of its size and geography, it is one of the most biologically diverse states, with forests, deserts, mountains, hills, prairies and coastal plains.The Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT) works to protect our state’s native plant heritage and preserve it for future generations. A non-profit organization led by volunteers, NPSOT sponsors educational programs, workshops, demonstration gardens and many other types of projects.A member of the Trinity Forks Chapter, I am also an instructor for NPSOT's Native Landscape Certification Program. Show less

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  Texas Master Naturalist Program

  Jan 2018 - now

  The Texas Master Naturalist Program’s mission is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas.Many communities and organizations rely on such citizen volunteers for implementing youth education programs; for operating parks, nature centers, and natural areas; and for providing leadership in local natural resource conservation efforts. In fact, a short supply of dedicated and well-informed volunteers is often cited as a limiting factor for community-based conservation efforts.The Texas Master Naturalist program is a partnership between the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Parks & Wildlife, and other local partners. The Elm Fork Chapter serves Denton, Cooke and Wise counties. Show less

  • President

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Certified Member

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Vice President

    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Secretary

    Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

  • Board Member - Class Representative

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
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  Town of Flower Mound

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2023

  Town of Flower Mound Planning and Zoning Commission, Place 7The Planning & Zoning Commission (P & Z) is part advisory to the Town Council and part quasi-judicial. This Commission exercises the duties and powers as may be now or hereafter conferred by the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance or applicable laws of the State of Texas. P & Z members also serve on the Town's SMARTGrowth Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee. Responsibilities include:-Hears, recommends, or determines any matter relating to zoning, planning, or subdivision control as they may be specified or required under the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance or applicable laws of the State of Texas.-Recommends the boundaries of the various zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein under the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance or the laws of the State of Texas to the Town Council and to recommend approval or denial of zoning changes and regulations under the Town’s Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance.Powers and Duties(1) To recommend to the town council the boundaries of the various zoning districts and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein under subpart B of this Code or the laws of the state and to recommend approval or denial of zoning changes and regulations under this subpart B.(2) To hear, recommend or determine any matter relating to zoning, planning or subdivision control as they may be specified or required under subpart B of this Code or applicable laws of the state.(3) To exercise the duties and powers as may be now or hereafter conferred by subpart B of this Code or applicable laws of the state. Show less Town of Flower Mound Environmental Conservation Commission (ECC), Place 10Chair of the ECC's Public Engagement SubCommitteeIndividually appointed by the Town of Flower Mound's Town Council, Environmental Conservation Commissioners advise the Council on matters pertaining to the conservation of natural resources and building an environmentally sustainable community.Powers and duties include:-Open Space: Promote the Town's Open Space plan and its components and facilitate relations between landowners and land trusts. Develop and implement appropriate land protection techniques and tools for preserving open, productive agricultural, natural, and scenic lands, while creating compatible recreational resources where appropriate.-Conservation Projects: Review, evaluate, and/or propose conservation projects in relation to objectives expressed in the Open Space plan and advise Town Council on appropriate conservation incentives.-Water Quality and Conservation: Advise Town Council on water conservation and the future character and health of the Town's water sources including stormwater, ground water, and surface water bodies. Practices include reviewing water quality and conservation program activities, prioritizing actions and plans, and providing public education.-Tree Preservation: Oversee and advise Town Council and Town Staff in policy matters relative to tree preservation. Promote tree care including planting and proper management of urban forests.-Outdoor Learning: Assist in the enhancement, promotion, and preservation of the Town's tree farm and outdoor learning area.-Public Engagement: Promote public awareness and community outreach programs relative to environmental initiatives.-Sustainability: Develop, oversee, and promote the Town's sustainability plan and its components. Show less

  • Commissioner

    Oct 2021 - Sept 2023

  • Commissioner

    Oct 2018 - Sept 2021
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  THE FLOWER MOUND FOUNDATION INC

  Jan 2020 - now

  Board Member

  The Flower Mound Foundation is committed to preserving the original character of The Flower Mound and sponsoring works of related historic, scientific, and educational interest.Encompassing 12.76 acres of virgin prairie, rising 650 feet above sea level, and overlooking the surrounding area from a height of 50 feet, The Flower Mound remains one of the few Tall Grass Blackland Prairie remnants.In 1983, the property was deeded in perpetuity to The Flower Mound Foundation, a nonprofit organization stewarding the land on behalf of the citizens of Flower Mound. Show less

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  TEXAS MASTER GARDENER ASSOCIATION INC

  Jan 2021 - now

  Vice President

  Directly affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Texas Master Gardener Association (TMGA) provides initial and continuing training for Association members.TMGA supports local Master Gardener Associations, provides a centralized method for information exchange among members, provides support and promotion for an annual TMGA Advanced Training state conference, and holds quarterly TMGA business meetings.