Gov. Perry Names Corley Chair of Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors

Also Appoints Eight Members to Board

AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry has named Glynda Corley of Round Rock chair of the
Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors and appointed
eight other members to the board. The board oversees the licensing and
regulation of professional counselors in Texas.

Corley is a self-employed psychotherapist. She is a member of the Texas
Counseling Association, American Psychotherapy Association, and the Net
Connection. She is also a volunteer for the Agape Pregnancy Center and vice
president of the Net Connection. Corley received a bachelor's degree and a
master's degree in clinical psychology from the University of Houston Clear
Lake. She replaces Judy Powell of The Woodlands as chair and is reappointed
for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2011.

Brenda "Brandi" Buckner of Weatherford is a self-employed psychotherapist.
She is a member of the American Counseling Association and International
Association for Play Therapy. She is also an ambassador for the East Parker
County Chamber of Commerce and president of the Friends of the West Parker
Library. Buckner received a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University,
and a master's degree and a doctorate degree in counseling from the
University of North Texas. She replaces Diane Johnson Boddy of Dallas for a
term to expire Feb. 1, 2015.

Karen R. Burke of Austin is a school counselor in the Austin Independent
School District. She is a member of the Central Texas Counselors
Association, Association for Play Therapy and the Sandtray Network. She is
also a volunteer presenter for the Hill County Texas Association for Play
Therapy, and Austin Child and Guidance Center. Burke received a bachelor's
degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a master's degree in
counseling from Webster University. She replaces Alma G. Leal of Rancho
Viejo for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2015.

Steven D. Christopherson of Pasadena is a psychotherapist for ProAct and
school counselor in the Pasadena Independent School District. He is youth
director at Clear Point Church in Pasadena. He is also a past volunteer
baseball coach for the Pasadena YMCA and karate instructor for the Pasadena
Parks Department. Christopherson received a bachelor's degree and a master's
degree in counseling from the University of Houston Clear Lake. He replaces
Dan. F. Wilkins of Center for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2013.
Brenda S. Compagnone of Carrizo Springs is director and licensed
professional counselor for Cactus Behavioral Health Inc. She is vice
president of the Dimmitt Central Appraisal District Board of Directors and
president of the Carrizo Springs Independent School District Board. She is
also a volunteer at the Carrizo Springs Nursing Home. Compagnone received a
bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and a master's
degree in education from Sul Ross State University. She replaces James
Castro of San Antonio for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2015.


Michelle A. Eggleston of Amarillo is an attorney and shareholder at
Eggleston and Eggleston P.C. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas and
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Board of Directors. She is also
co-chair of the Summer in the Son Camp and a member of the Central Church of
Christ in Amarillo. Eggleston received a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma
Christian College and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma. She is
being reappointed for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2011.

Leslie F. Pohl of Austin is a substitute teacher in the Austin Independent
School District. She is a member of the Travis County Medical Alliance and a
past member of the Junior League of Austin. Pohl received a bachelor's
degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She replaces J. Helen Perkins
of DeSoto for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2013.

Jaa A. St. Julien of Houston is president of St. Julien Communications Group
and NewsWireHouston.com. He is a member of the Greater Houston Partnership.
St. Julien received a bachelor's degree from Clark Atlanta University. He
replaces Judy Powell of The Woodlands for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2011.


Maria F. Teran of El Paso is president and general manager of Sierra
Machinery Inc. She is a member of the National Associated General
Contractors' International and Equipment committees, Texas Association of
General Contractors, Good Roads Association of Texas and Association of
Ingersoll-Rand Distributors. She is also a member of the Metropolitan
Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee, American Heritage Rivers
Advisory Committee, Bank of the West Board of Directors, El Paso Public
Service Board and Texas Good Roads/Transportation Association Executive
Committee. Teran attended the University of Texas at El Paso. She replaces
Michelle A. Eggleston for a term to expire Feb. 1, 2013.