Andrea Polasek, President

Andrea, or Andie as many know her, was born and raised in La Grange, Texas. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Sam Houston State University. After residing in the Houston area for a decade, Andrea sold her home and left her career as an operations manager in the legal industry to start a fresh chapter. Much to her surprise, she decided to call La Grange her home once again. 

Andrea is currently employed as an escrow officer at a local title company and as a weekend bartender. She is also a member of the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce and serves as a board member of Friends of Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites. In addition to serving the community, Andrea is a doting pet parent, grateful girlfriend, proud aunt, houseplant hoarder, backyard gardener, yoga & meditation enthusiast, and nature explorer. 

JT Koenig, Secretary

Jon Todd "JT" Koenig is a native Texan, having been born in Austin and having grown up in Houston and Fayette County, where his entire family comes from. He is a lawyer by education, and manages the Trust Department for Wells Fargo's Southwest and Southeast regions out of their Fiduciary Management Services office in Austin, where he currently resides. JT also owns a home in La Grange, where he spends his weekends, near his mother, Rebeca Todd Koenig and his grandmother, Mildred Todd. JT is an avid historian and genealogist, as well as a writer and author, having published a book on local history titled "Fayette County" in 2011.

Tim Pylant, Treasurer

Tim has a BS degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Houston. He has worked at Cadence for over 30 years in several roles. Tim has been married 41 years, enjoys working on and showing his 1970 Cutlass convertible and wood and metal-working, and is actively involved in several volunteer activities including his church's disaster relief unit, Lions Club, Kreische Brewery State Historic Site, and is president of Fayette Co. A&M Club.

Michael Ahart

Julius Bartek

Julius Bartek has served in leadership roles all of his life. He was involved in City Government for 12 years, eventually serving as Mayor of Weimar. He has been a member of the American Legion for over 50 years, having served as Commander of the Legion for 9 years. He has been a member of the Lions Club for over 38 years, having served as president five times. Currently he is the Lions District Zone Chair. He was also a member of LCRA Advisory Committee for three years, plus he served as president for various other organizations in Weimar.

Dan George

Hannah Janda

Hannah Janda is a native of La Grange, Texas. She has grown up in the community and has served in many service activities that have helped mold her into the person she is today.  Hannah is an active member of the Rotary Club of La Grange and will hold the office of President-Elect in July 2023. She serves as a Board Member for the I-10 Community Alliance and Friends of Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites. Participating in community service activities and organizations has enabled her to build a tremendous network—both personally and professionally.

Hannah holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Texas A&M University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Sam Houston State University. Her education has led her to employment with the City of La Grange where she currently serves as the Interim Director of Community Development and Tourism.

April Mazac

April Mazac was born and raised in Texas before spending two decades in Tampa. She returned to her home state and now lives in La Grange with her husband, Zac Holmes, and their cats. April is active in the community through the Rotary Club and volunteers at local events such as Oktoberfest and Bluff Schuetzenfest.

She started her web design business over 13 years ago and supports organizations—including nonprofits—with web and graphic design. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, bird watching, brewing beer, and running.

Caleb Parks

Caleb Parks lives in La Grange with his wife, Ashleigh, and their two dogs, cat, and turtle. He holds a Bachelor's degree in History and a Master's degree in Recreation and Youth Development, both from Texas A&M University. He has worked for the City of La Grange since 2021 as the Main Street Manager, and his role has since grown to oversee the operations of the Visitor's Center and Tourism Department.

Caleb's hobbies include hiking and camping, which correlate well with his life goal of visiting every US National Park. In his free time, he volunteers his time with the youth group at his church, St. Paul Lutheran Church. Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill have long been one of his favorite places in La Grange, and he welcomes the opportunity to serve the sites just as well as it has served the La Grange community.

Wendy Rohan

Wendy owns and operates Blissful Folly Farm, founded in 2009 and located just north of La Grange, with her husband, John. In addition to several farm animals & bees, Blissful Folly also hosts Rohan Meadery & La Grange Brewing Co., where the couple make mead, wine, cider & beer.

Prior to running the farm full-time, Wendy taught high school and middle school sciences for over a decade. A native Texan, Wendy is a graduate of Texas A&M University (’94 biology & chemistry), and a former Peace Corp Volunteer (Senegal ’95).

Wendy and John have three children, and as of this year, one grandbaby!