Board of Directors

Alton and his wife moved to Georgetown's historic district in June 2020. He is a retired consultant and businessman.  He founded Trusource Labs which, in 2016, was named the fastest growing business in Central Texas.  He grew up in Charlottesville VA, and gained a keen appreciation for local history and the importance of  continuing the good works of organizations like Preservation Georgetown.​​​​​​

Ben and his family originally came to Georgetown in 1977. They built their house in Old Town, just two blocks from Southwestern University where he served as Academic Dean and Provost for twelve years. He later went on to serve as President of Hiram College in Hiram, Ohio. Upon retiring in 2000 he returned to his Old Town home and ended up serving on City Council from 2004 to 2010 as well as serving on the boards of Georgetown’s Economic Development and Transportation Enhancement Corporations.

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Kara Tumlinson is a passionate advocate for historic preservation and the stories that shape our community. Her love for architecture, design, and local history runs deep—fueled by a belief that preserving the physical fabric of our past helps connect people across generations, honoring the lives, places, and shared experiences that continue to shape Georgetown today.

In addition to volunteering with Preservation Georgetown, Kara works in residential real estate and interior design, where she enjoys helping others appreciate and care for the character and craftsmanship of their homes.

She’s especially inspired by opportunities to highlight the rich history of Georgetown—its people, stories, and evolving identity—and to engage both longtime residents and newcomers in the ongoing work of preservation. 

Texas weather, cowboy hats, and horses attracted Teresa to accept a professional opportunity with DoD and the historical charm of Georgetown made it feel like home. Having lived much of her adult life in Baltimore MD, Teresa owned and renovated three historical homes. The first renovation was a 1910 single-family home with a slate roof and deed restrictions regarding race, out-buildings and tree removal. The second, a 1850 rowhome with coal fireplaces in every room including the kitchen which possessed a potholder crane. Gas-light plumbing was still in-tact, with original windows and floors, and radiators rounding out the charm. The third home was a circa 1880 duplex with slight remains of the horse carriage in the rear of the property. Complete renovation was required leaving only the exterior structures in place working closely under the Baltimore Commission for Historic and Architectural Preservation (CHAP), the city building permits and inspections office, and the Chesapeake Bay watershed (due to the proximity to the waterfront).

A widow who is often described as strong-willed, smart, and independent with a hint of quirky, Texas appears to be a good fit thus far.

Jerry became a Georgetown resident in 2016 following a 26-year Air Force career and 22 years as a realtor in Austin. He moved into a home on Church Street in Old Town, converting it from a commercial office back to a residence. The work continues. He has been active with Preservation Georgetown since 2017.

Bob retired from Dell Technologies after 25 years of service and has spent the last five years overseeing the restoration of two historic homes in Old Town. Prior to moving to Georgetown, he worked with the Austin Historical Society and the Pease Park Conservancy. His connection to this great town runs deep. His great-grandparents were Swedish immigrant farmers who settled Georgetown in the late 1800s and were early members of the St. John Methodist Church.

Stacy recently moved to the Old Town neighborhood after living and working as an Interior Designer in Austin for over twenty years.  She is active in the community, serving in numerous professional and non-profit organizations.   Stacy is a Sustaining Member of The Junior League of Austin, 2023 President of CREW Austin, and has also been appointed to the city of Georgetown Arts and Culture Advisory Board.

Tiffany Carter is a passionate community builder, creative visionary, and advocate for preserving Georgetown’s history. With a background in branding, event coordination, and digital storytelling, she brings a fresh, modern voice to local history and small business promotion. She leads social media strategy for the Downtown Georgetown Association and now serves on the board of Preservation Georgetown, where she’s excited to share her gifts and talents—including social media efforts—to help reintroduce the organization to the public, engage all generations, and highlight the value of preservation through accessible, inspiring content. Whether she’s crafting a caption, managing social media for community events, or actively supporting DGA’s full calendar of downtown programs, Tiffany brings energy, empathy, and excellence to everything she touches—and she believes in the power of storytelling to preserve the past, connect the present, and shape a hopeful future.

Kim has been in the real estate related industry for over 25 years and loves the architecture of beautiful vintage homes.  She is excited to be part of Preservation Georgetown and looks forward to working with her fellow board members to uphold the legacy of Georgetown’s historic homes and buildings and share that historical significance with our wonderful community.  

Chance Leigh has been building in Central Texas for over 20 years.  He began his career working for a large general contractor specializing in commercial development and big box retail projects. In early 2000, he changed his focus from commercial to residential and went to work for Clark Wilson Homes then on to Capital Pacific homes working his way up from superintendent to project manager over all new home construction.

In 2003, Chance was selected to become the project manager of land development which oversaw the acquisition and development of over 1,000 single lots and helped create HOA and MUD boards.  On to 2007, he went to work for Green Builders as a project manager that handled multiple developments, exercised land options, and oversaw the new construction side of the company.

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In 2010, Chance went out on his own to start Chance Leigh Custom Homes.  Driven by his passion for building and developing, he continues to grow his business and help guide homeowners from the home of their dreams to living the dream.