About our non-profit corporation

History of the Lake Conroe Association

The LCA is a 501c3 non-profit corporation formed in 1977 by a group of concerned property owners, business leaders, developers and local bankers with the goal of controlling and/or eliminating an ever increasing infestation of Hydrilla.

Since then, the LCA has worked tirelessly to improve Lake Conroe for residents and businesses surrounding Lake Conroe. This includes fighting for safe water levels, water conservation, resolving vegetation problems, and improving the overall quality of life around the lake.

Since 1977, the LCA, through private donations, has raised over $1,000,000 which has been spent primarily on White Amur (grass carp) and to purchase aquatic herbicides. We have also donated over $40,000 to remove 450 stumps from the main body of Lake Conroe, and $5,000 towards new equipment for the Montgomery County Constable Search & Dive Team

The LCA also works closely with the San Jacinto River Authority and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to represent people affected by Lake Conroe.

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Our Mission

Mission Statement

The Lake Conroe Association (LCA) acts as a non-profit 501(c)3 civic organization to inform and represent residents and businesses on issues affecting the use and enjoyment of Lake Conroe.

In communicating closely with major stakeholders such as the San Jacinto River Authority and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department the LCA contributes to discussions regarding invasive plants and organisms, water quality, and recreational use related to Lake Conroe. The LCA conducts supplemental fund raising for approved projects relative to Lake Conroe.

Directory

Officers and Directors

Kevin Lacy - President

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Bio
Kevin has have served on the LCA Board since August 2019 and was elected by the Board to succeed Mike Bleier as Board President in March of 2020. Kevin has made a minimum five-year commitment to lead the LCA Board. Comments “I am very satisfied with both our Board members skill sets and their energy in supporting the Lake Conroe Association mission to protect the resources of Lake Conroe. My wife Kate and I have been lake area homeowners since 2006 and reside in Seven Coves. I currently serve as the Seven Coves HOA Board Treasurer and am also President of the MUD #2 Board.

Mike McDuffie - Vice President

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Bio
Mike has served on the LCA Board since August 2019 and was elected as Vice President in March 2020. Mike and his wife reside in Bentwater and The Woodlands. He has been on and around Lake Conroe since the late 70s. Mike owns interests in several businesses including an aviation company. He was personally responsible for overhauling the LCA website and updating the LCA’s email system and donations process as well as our member communications efforts.

Rich Cutler - Treasurer

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Bio
Rich has been a resident of Shelter Bay Estates on Lake Conroe for 16 years. He has been both President and a Board member of the Shelter Bay Estates subdivision HOA for 9 of those 16 years. Since 2007, Rich has been a Director of the Lake Conroe Association. He currently serves as the LCA Treasurer and manages the LCA bank accounts and nonprofit tax reports. He has been a Director of the Far Hills Utility District for 8 years. Rich believes in volunteering for and giving back to the community.

Matt Newsom - Secretary

Bio
Matt was invited to join the LCA Board after the Board noted his individual efforts in organizing multiple HOA’s and local politicians to oppose the Seasonal Lake Lowering Program. Matt was appointed in March 2020 and volunteered to take on the Board Secretary role after Gene Barrington announced his intent to retire from the LCA Board at the end of 2020. Matt is a full time IT professional and resides with his family in Grand Harbor.

Ben Richardson - Director

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Bio
Ben moved to the Lake Conroe area in 1972. He is a full time resident in Harbor Town Subdivision on Lake Conroe since 2006. He owns several businesses serving Lake Conroe. He is also a member of the San Jacinto Authority and Texas Parks & Wildlife sponsored Lake Conroe Aquatic Vegetation Advisory Committee. Ben has been a director of the Lake Conroe Association since 2006.

Bruce Oseland - Director

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Geoff Roberts - Director

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Chuck Dwyer - Director

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Bio
Chuck was invited to join the LCA Board in May 2020 after attending multiple Board meetings and expressing an interest in Board membership. Chuck is an almost retired pharmacist that occasionally does relief work at the Montgomery Mental Health Facility. Karen and he have lived in Waterford Estates for over 6 years and had a weekend lake townhome at The Palms on Lake Conroe for the 10 years prior where he was a past POA VP and President. Currently for the LCA he has been actively monitoring all the SJRA, GMA 14, GRP, LSGCD, CWA, the SJRA Texas Sunset Review board meetings and any meeting related to water issues.

John McReynolds - Director

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Johnny Kopecky - Director

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Directory

Officers and Directors

Kevin Lacy - President

[email protected]

Bio
Kevin has have served on the LCA Board since August 2019 and was elected by the Board to succeed Mike Bleier as Board President in March of 2020. Kevin has made a minimum five-year commitment to lead the LCA Board. Comments “I am very satisfied with both our Board members skill sets and their energy in supporting the Lake Conroe Association mission to protect the resources of Lake Conroe. My wife Kate and I have been lake area homeowners since 2006 and reside in Seven Coves. I currently serve as the Seven Coves HOA Board Treasurer and am also President of the MUD #2 Board.

Mike McDuffie - Vice President

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Bio
Mike has served on the LCA Board since August 2019 and was elected as Vice President in March 2020. Mike and his wife reside in Bentwater and The Woodlands. He has been on and around Lake Conroe since the late 70s. Mike owns interests in several businesses including an aviation company. He was personally responsible for overhauling the LCA website and updating the LCA’s email system and donations process as well as our member communications efforts.

Rich Cutler - Treasurer

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Bio
Rich has been a resident of Shelter Bay Estates on Lake Conroe for 16 years. He has been both President and a Board member of the Shelter Bay Estates subdivision HOA for 9 of those 16 years. Since 2007, Rich has been a Director of the Lake Conroe Association. He currently serves as the LCA Treasurer and manages the LCA bank accounts and nonprofit tax reports. He has been a Director of the Far Hills Utility District for 8 years. Rich believes in volunteering for and giving back to the community.

Matt Newsom - Secretary

Bio
Matt was invited to join the LCA Board after the Board noted his individual efforts in organizing multiple HOA’s and local politicians to oppose the Seasonal Lake Lowering Program. Matt was appointed in March 2020 and volunteered to take on the Board Secretary role after Gene Barrington announced his intent to retire from the LCA Board at the end of 2020. Matt is a full time IT professional and resides with his family in Grand Harbor.

Shannon Register - Director

Ben Richardson - Director

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Bio
Ben has been a resident of Shelter Bay Estates on Lake Conroe for 16 years. He has been both President and a Board member of the Shelter Bay Estates subdivision HOA for 9 of those 16 years. Since 2007, Rich has been a Director of the Lake Conroe Association. He currently serves as the LCA Treasurer and manages the LCA bank accounts and nonprofit tax reports. He has been a Director of the Far Hills Utility District for 8 years. Rich believes in volunteering for and giving back to the community.

Chuck Dwyer - Director

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Bio
Chuck was invited to join the LCA Board in May 2020 after attending multiple Board meetings and expressing an interest in Board membership. Chuck is an almost retired pharmacist that occasionally does relief work at the Montgomery Mental Health Facility. Karen and he have lived in Waterford Estates for over 6 years and had a weekend lake townhome at The Palms on Lake Conroe for the 10 years prior where he was a past POA VP and President. Currently for the LCA he has been actively monitoring all the SJRA, GMA 14, GRP, LSGCD, CWA, the SJRA Texas Sunset Review board meetings and any meeting related to water issues.

Carla Shouse - Director

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Bio
Carla is the current President of the Texas Offshore Performance Powerboat Squadron (TOPPS), a 35-year-old nonprofit group promoting High Performance Boating and powerboat safety in Texas lakes and waters. She organizes and participates in charitable activities and events throughout the community and on Lake Conroe. Carla and her husband Paul moved from The Woodlands to April Sound in 2002 to be closer to the lake and then to Walden where they have resided since 2006. Her professional experience includes company management, law enforcement, and real estate. She is active and knowledgeable concerning many businesses and interest groups that utilize Lake Conroe and has worked with our area first responders in order to make Lake Conroe a safer environment for its users. Carla was appointed to the LCA Board in March 2020.
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Want to help the Lake Conroe Association?

The LCA is a non-profit organization, fully funded by generous people like you. With your donations, we are able to continue working on your behalf to make Lake Conroe better for everyone. If you want to help keep Lake Conroe clean, safe, and enjoyable please consider becoming a member of the LCA with at least a $10 annual donation. Join with thousands of your fellow Lake Conroe residents to protect our lake.

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