HFSC board approves annual corporate officers and reappoints vice chair

At its meeting, the Houston Forensic Science Center board approved the March 14 meeting minutes, reappointed corporate officers for the coming year and selected the board vice chair for a term concluding at the May 2026 board meeting.

The board conducted a voice vote to approve the minutes and then voted to appoint corporate officers: Dr. Peter Stout as president, Dr. Amy Castillo as vice president, Mr. David Leach as treasurer and Ms. Natalie Vesey as secretary, each serving until the May 2026 board meeting. The motions carried unanimously.

The board then followed its 2020 resolution timing and held the annual selection of the vice chair. Chairwoman Cohen nominated Director Joanie Baird to continue serving as vice chair; Baird said she was honored and expressed enthusiasm for the role. The board reappointed Director Joanie Baird by voice vote; the motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: these routine appointments maintain HFSC leadership continuity as the center implements technical changes, accreditation activities and case reviews discussed during the meeting.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of March 14 meeting minutes — voice vote, motion carried unanimously. - Appointment of corporate officers (Dr. Peter Stout, Dr. Amy Castillo, Mr. David Leach, Ms. Natalie Vesey) — voice vote, motion carried unanimously. - Reappointment of Director Joanie Baird as board vice chair (term through May 2026) — voice vote, motion carried unanimously.

Ending

Board members congratulated the reappointed officers and moved on to operational reports and technical updates.