Abbott reappoints PBSC executive to Humanities Texas
Jan. 27—AUSTIN — On Friday, Gov. Greg Abbott reappointed Permian Basin Safety Coalition executive director Ellen Ramsey to Humanities Texas with term set to expire on Dec. 31.
Abbott also appointed Trasa Cobern, Amanda Nobles and April Graham to Humanities Texas with terms set to expire on Dec. 31, 2024. Additionally, the Governor appointed Elizabeth Johnson and Stacey Neal Combest to terms set to expire on Dec. 31.
As the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Humanities Texas conducts and supports public programs in history, literature, philosophy, and the other humanities disciplines which strengthen Texas communities by cultivating the knowledge and judgment that representative democracy demands of its citizens. Humanities Texas is one of 56 nonprofit state and jurisdictional humanities councils in the United States.
Ramsey is the executive director of the PBSC, a partner of Ramsey Petroleum, LP, and a civic volunteer. She also serves on the boards of the Midland Chamber of Commerce, Midland Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, City of Midland Hotel/Motel Tax, and Midland Habitat. Additionally, she is a Junior League of Midland sustainer and PTA lifetime member. Ramsey attended Baylor University and received a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Texas Permian Basin.
