China Spring ISD Board of Trustees

School Board Postings

China Spring ISD School Board Members

Rick Hines - President

Rick Hines graduated from Whitney High School in 1985 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University in 1990. After college Rick joined his father in the real estate and land development business. With a multi- phased development project underway in the China Spring area, Rick, wife Debbie and children, Hali and Hunter moved to China Spring in 1998. Shortly after moving, Rick decided to relocate The Hines Land Group, Ltd. headquarters to China Spring, where it is today.

As a community member Rick has been very involved with local youth by coaching boys and girls team sports and sponsoring a variety of 4-H activities. More recently in addition to these interests he has been focused on the China Spring ISD where he has proudly served as a member of the School Board of Trustees since 2005.

Rick also serves on the Journey Christian Community Board of Directors. The Hines children have attended China Spring Schools since kindergarten. When time allows Rick enjoys riding horses with his family and all types of hunting.

Jeff Bradburn - Vice President

Jeff Bradburn, a dedicated member of the China Spring community since 1997, is a respected figure with a history of service and involvement. Married to Crystal since 1994, Jeff is a proud parent to two China Spring ISD graduates, Taylar and Riley. Bradburn's son-in-law, Avery, currently serves as a teacher and the head tennis coach at China Spring High School. His family ties extend with a nephew enrolled at China Spring ISD. Bradburn finds his joy in his granddaughter, Laura Jane, who holds a special place in his heart. As a future China Spring Cougar, Laura Jane undoubtedly is a key motivator for his work in education.

An alumnus of Baylor University, Bradburn earned a bachelor's degree in sports medicine but forged a successful career in Real Estate finance. Currently, he holds the position of senior vice president of production at SWBC Mortgage.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Bradburn is an active leader in his local community. Bradburn has served as a member of the China Spring ISD Board of Trustees since 2013. He was elected to serve as vice president in 2016. In addition to the School Board, Bradburn served as a member of the Youth Athletic Association Board and the China Spring ISD Hiring Committee. He demonstrates leadership and commitment in his role as president of the Ranch On the Brazos Home Owners Association.

His diverse interests include outdoor activities like fly fishing, hunting, sports, and flying airplanes. However, his true calling lies in his devotion to sharing his faith. As a pastor at Journey Christian Community since February 2007, he actively participates in the China Spring Ministerial Alliance. Bradburn's unwavering love for God serves as the guiding force in his life, and he strives to exemplify Jesus in all aspects, embodying his ultimate mission to introduce the community of China Spring to the teachings of Christ.

Holly Dunham - Secretary

Holly Dunham was elected to the CSISD Board of Trustees in 2014. She has served the district in several capacities, including being a member of the CSISD Education Foundation, CSI PTA President, and facilitating the construction of the Intermediate School playground. Holly and her husband Mike have three children, Lauren and Landry who have been CS Cougars since Kindergarten and Harrison who started school at China Spring in 4th grade.

Holly has extensive business experience as the former General Manager and VP of Waco Hyundai. She also serves on numerous boards and committees for local non-profit organizations. She is an active, lifetime member of First United Methodist Church in Waco.

Holly received both her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Child & Family Studies and her Master's Degree in Education from Baylor University . After graduate school, she taught in public schools in the Waco area for two years before she began working at Waco Hyundai.

In her spare time, Holly enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, photography, reading and watching sports.

Chris Gerick

Chris Gerick graduated from Mart High School in 1996 before attending the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB), where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2000 with a double major in management/information systems. During his tenure at UMHB, he excelled as a pitcher on the baseball team, earning a letter for all four years.

In 2007, Gerick and his wife, Staci, relocated to the China Spring community. They are parents to two children, Camden and Caitlyn, both currently enrolled at China Spring ISD.

Gerick began his career at Eagle Systems, Inc., the family security guard business. His role allowed him to gain comprehensive insight into vital business aspects like budgets, payroll accounts receivable, billing, and insurance. In 2014, Gerick and Staci assumed ownership of the business after buying out his father. By December 2020, Eagle Systems boasted an annual revenue surpassing $10 million with a payroll exceeding $7 million. In January of 2021 Eagle Systems was acquired by another firm. In January of 2022 Gerrick joined a local community bank to start his second career as a banker.

Gerick is an active member of his community. He served on the CSYAA board for over five years as vice president of baseball and president, coached youth sports, acted as a campus Watchdog, and remains an active member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and volunteer for the Waco-McLennan County United Way. In 2016 Gerick was elected to the CSISD Board of Trustees where he still serves today. He has been a member of the Waco Chamber of Commerce (2006 Leadership Waco graduate), Texas ASSIST, ASIS, TAFHM, and previously the China Spring/Bosqueville Lions Club.

In his spare time, Gerick enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, taking in sporting events, and enjoys an occasional round of golf. Gerick genuinely enjoys serving and giving back to his community.

Bubba Galvan

Bubba Galvan is a very active member of the China Spring community and began serving on the China Spring ISD School Board in May of 2017.

The Galvan family moved to China Spring in November of 2011. Prior to that time, they lived in Waco where their children, Isabella and Gracie, attended St. Louis Catholic School. Bubba and his wife, Kim, were very involved in St. Louis School, serving as chairs of the annual St. Louis gala fundraiser, being active members of the PTO, and volunteering countless hours at the school. When the family moved to China Spring, they were excited to transfer their children to China Spring ISD.

Since 2012, the Galvans have been actively involved in all things China Spring--particularly PTA, Band Boosters, Cheer Boosters, Track & Field Boosters, Cougar Golf, and 4-H. Bubba is an avid China Spring sports fan, regularly attending China Spring football, volleyball, basketball, and baseball games as well as track and field events and golf tournaments.

Many of you may know him as Bella and Gracie's dad, while others may recognize him as the guy who's married to the lady who takes all the pictures at China Spring events. Others may know him professionally since his office is located in China Spring. Bubba has been a multi-line insurance agent for Texas Farm Bureau Insurance since 2002.

Bubba has served on the Cross-Country Water Board and on the Hills of Childress Creek Homeowners Association. He has also served in numerous positions with Waco Ducks Unlimited, including president, vice president, fundraising chair, and treasurer. He is also on the Subiaco Academy Alumni Board, serving in an advisory position for his high school alma mater.

When asked about China Spring, Bubba said, “I feel that it is very important to be involved in the community, and I enjoy volunteering my time for various organizations. The China Spring community has seen tremendous growth over the past several years, and more growth is on the horizon. Important decisions will need to be made in regard to our schools and how best to serve our children's educational needs over the next several years.” He went on to say, “The China Spring School Board has done a wonderful job of tackling issues head-on and looking out for the overall health of our district. I look forward to serving on the school board and helping shape the future of our district.”

Bubba welcomes you to contact him if you have any specific questions about China Spring or the China Spring School Board, and he looks forward to visiting with you all!

Trey Oakley

Trey Oakley was elected to the China Spring Independent School District (CSISD) Board of Trustees in 2018. Since relocating to the area in 2013, Oakley, his wife Karen, and their children, Abby and Brady, have been actively involved in the China Spring community. He has enjoyed helping his children and other young people thrive in and out of the classroom thanks to experiences made possible by a strong community and supportive school district.

Oakley served on the China Spring Youth Athletic Association (CSYAA) Board for five years and as president from 2015-2017. He credits the insights and experiences from CSYAA, in addition to interactions with educators and his two decades of service at Methodist Children's Home (MCH), as key motivators for pursuing his role with the CSISD School Board.

Taking on the role of president and CEO of MCH in 2019, Oakley provides leadership and oversees an organization serving more than 10,000 children and families across 14 locations in Texas and New Mexico. He has also served on a number of local, state and national boards and committees offering his insights on education, fundraising, governance and best practices for at-risk populations. Since his election, he has represented CSISD and Region 12 as a delegate at the annual Texas Association of School Boards Assembly.

A graduate of Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, Oakley holds a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in Christian ministry from Truett Seminary at Baylor University.

Oakley sees the role of a trustee as a great honor and an opportunity to be a voice in creating and supporting a vision that positively impacts the students, families, teachers and staff who make CSISD such a special place.

Travis Louge

Travis Louge joined the CSISD Board of Trustees in 2021. Born and raised in McLennan County, he graduated from Lorena High School in 2002 and has been a proud member of the China Spring community since 2011. Travis received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Tarleton State University in 2008. He has been in the banking and financial services industry since 2006, currently a Vice President (Commercial Lender) at Alliance Bank of Central Texas.

Travis has more than a decade of community and leadership experience working with non-profit organizations including the Greater Waco Chamber (A graduate of Leadership Waco, Class XXXV), Waco Foundation, serving on the board of the Heart of Texas Fair and Rodeo, chair of the HOT Livestock Greeter committee, treasurer of China Spring Youth Athletics Association, president of Baylor Waco Foundation and most recently served as the Chair of the Bond Advocacy Committee.

He and his wife, Ashley, have two children, Sophia and Colton. Travis is an active member in the community of China Spring, coaching Baseball and Football with CSYAA and volunteering in the youth and children’s ministry at Journey Christian Community, where he and his family are members.