Meet the Coalition

A photo of left to right: Judge Ron Massingill, Mayor Pro-Tem of Cresson Lisa Clement, Joe Drew, Michelle McKenzie, Chuck Licata, Mark Franco, Zak Monroe
Left to right: Judge Ron Massingill, Mayor Pro-Tem of Cresson Lisa Clement, Joe Drew, Michelle McKenzie, Chuck Licata, Mark Franco, Zak Monroe

The Hood County Clean Air Coalition (HCCAC) was formed in 2012 by local Hood County officials, representatives of businesses, and local citizens concerned about the air quality in the area.

Michelle McKenzie, Air Quality Program Manager

Michelle McKenzie has been the Air Quality Program Manager for the Hood County Clean Air Coalition since September 2014. Prior to that she worked for the Coalition as an intern while finishing her Master’s Degree in Environmental Science at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. She previously earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas.

Hood County Clean Air Coalition Board

Joe Drew, Board Chairman, Vista Minerals

Joseph ‘Joe’ Drew, P.G. was elected Board Chairman of the HCCAC at the January 2026 meeting after serving as Treasurer from 2021-2025. He is the Director of Mining Technical Services for Vista Minerals and is a registered professional geoscientist in the State of Texas. He’s been a member of the HCCAC Board of Directors since 2015 and lives in Granbury with his wife, Jessica, and son, Jackson.

Chuck Licata, Vice Chairman, City of Granbury, Texas

Chuck Licata was elected to the newly created Vice Chairman position in January 2026 after serving as Communications Officer since 2023. He has been a proud HCCAC board member since December of 2022. Licata has been the Broadcast Coordinator for the City of Granbury since 2021 and has been in the media since 1987 with serving in radio, TV, newspaper, and streaming/broadcasting. At one time, he was the beat reporter for the Cowboys and Oilers of the NFL; Rangers and Astros of MLB; Mavericks, Spurs and Rockets of the NBA. Licata has been active in dog rescues since 2011 and currently shares his home with 3 rescue dogs- Maxx, Blu, and Pepper.

Mark Franco, Treasurer, MCA Connect

Mark Franco was elected Treasurer at the January 2026 HCCAC meeting after leading the Coalition as Chairman from 2020-2025. He has been a member of the board since its inception in 2012. Franco is currently a Project Manager for MCA Connect.

Mayor Pro-Tem Lisa Clement, Secretary, City of Cresson, Texas

Lisa Clement is the Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Cresson and was re-elected to the Secretary position for the HCCAC at the January 2026 meeting. She has served as Secretary since 2024. Clement has served on the council for 4 years, and the CVFD (Cresson Volunteer Fire Department) for 5 years as an officer and an EMT. She is presently the President of the Bourland Estates Water Supply Corporation. She has been with the Water Supply Corporation for 7 years. Clements has held a private pilot’s license for 15 years.

Judge Ron Massingill, Hood County, Texas

Judge Massingill was a practice attorney in Dallas for over 50 years prior to being elected as Hood County Judge and he has served as the Hood County Judge since January 1, 2019. He has served on this board since January 1, 2023. Judge Massingill is committed to serve the people of Hood County.

Mayor Jim Jarratt, City of Granbury, Texas

Mayor Jim Jarratt won a special election in June 2021, and was re-elected as the Mayor of Granbury in November 2022. He is a retired corporate executive who worked for companies like Frito-Lay and Johnson + Johnson. Jarratt has been part of the HCCAC board since 2021.

Brian Caruthers, Granbury Independent School District, Director of Transportation

Brian Caruthers is the Director of Transportation for the Granbury ISD. He joined the HCCAC board in 2020.

Darlene Du Val, City of Granbury

Darlene Du Val became the newest member of the HCCAC board at the January 2026 meeting. She is with the City of Granbury Economic Development.

Zak Monroe, Heine Propane

Zakerrie ‘Zak’ Monroe is the President of Heine Propane. He was added to the HCCAC board in 2024.

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