Our Staff
The TSAE staff is here to help you. Take a moment to learn about each of us, the areas within TSAE we manage, and our areas of expertise so we can assist you in your professional growth. We look forward to getting to know you!
Steven J. Stout, FASAE, CAE
Executive Director
Steven serves as the chief paid staff of TSAE. He reports to the Board of Directors, carries out TSAE’s mission and goals, oversees overall administration and operation, and manages finances.
Email: steven@tsae.org
Phone: (512) 444-1974
Brandon Owens
Membership & Engagement Director
Brandon oversees all of TSAE’s membership efforts including recruitment, retention, and engagement in tangent with several volunteer task forces.
Email: brandon@tsae.org
Phone: (512) 444-1974 x103
Aaron P. Hernandez, CAE
Education & Events Director
Aaron guides the direction for all of TSAE's education, including Annual Conference, webinars, Learn@Lunch, and Leadership TSAE. Interested in speaking for TSAE? Learn more
Email: aaron@tsae.org
Phone: (512) 444-1974 x102
Ronika Nash, CEM
Strategic Partnerships Director
Ronika cultivates and maintains the strategic partnerships that sustain and expand business opportunities for TSAE. She oversees all aspects of the TSAE Open and provides vital input for annual events, including the New Ideas Conference, Women's Summit and Membership, Marketing & Communications Conference.
Email: ronika@tsae.org
Phone: (512) 444-1974 x105
Katy Markert
Marketing & Communications Director
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Katy manages and coordinates TSAE’s communications, marketing, and publication efforts. She oversees the organization’s brand strategy and promotional efforts with TSAE's many initiatives. She is the lead for the TSAE website, online community, digital marketing strategies, TSAE's magazine Association Leadership and podcast Better by Association.
Email: katy@tsae.org
Phone: (512) 444-1974 x104