Community Advisory Panel
Community Advisory Panel | Guiding NBU with Community Insight
A Voice for the New Braunfels Community
The Community Advisory Panel (CAP) of New Braunfels Utilities is a special-purpose advisory group to the NBU Board of Trustees. The group brings diverse perspectives from residents across NBU’s service area to share ideas, offer feedback, and help shape key utility decisions. The CAP strengthens collaboration, enhances communication, and ensures community voices are included as NBU plans for the future of our community.
How Members Are Selected
The CAP consists of 13 members, nominated to provide a balanced representation of the NBU service area. Seven members are nominated by the New Braunfels City Council. The NBU Board of Trustees nominates six members, including two at-large participants selected through a community application process.
Current Panel Members
- Justin Meadows, Chair
- Dr. Les Shephard, Co-Chair
- Amber Brown, Member
- Mark Hampton, Member
- Dr. Michael Patrick Harrington, PhD, Member
- Bobby Avary, Member
- Joe Castilleja, Member
- Alice Jewell, Member
- Ian Perez, Member
- Marcie Rodriguez, Member
- Leticia Peña Martinez, Member
Meetings and Participation
The panel meets to review topics, provide input, and collaborate with NBU Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Panel meetings are open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend, observe discussions, and provide feedback when appropriate.
Get Involved
If you’re interested in attending a meeting, information about meeting schedules is available through NBU’s community events and meetings calendar. For more information, email community@nbutexas.com