Shellye Arnold, who has been president for the Memorial Park Conservancy for a decade, will be stepping down into a president emeritus role. Chief operating officer Chris Ballard will serve as interim CEO and president.
Jef Rouner is a contributor who writes about local news and cultural events in the Houston, Texas area for publications such as CultureMap, Houston Chronicle, and Reform Austin. His reporting often focuses on the intersection of politics, business, and community issues impacting the greater Houston region.