CHAD PLUNKET – DIRECTOR
Chad received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Texas Tech University and earned his Master of Fine Art with an emphasis in sculpture from Clemson University, and then he returned to school at Texas Tech for his Master of Landscape Architecture. Chad continues to pursue his own artistic endeavors at his north Lubbock studio filled with paint, steel, wood, paper and a variety of tools. The work Chad produces is diverse in materials and aesthetics. Along with his fine art pieces, Chad also executes commercial commissions. He is most proud of his sons Logan and Sawyer.
RACHEL BLACKWELL – PROGRAMS & DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Rachel received her Bachelor of Art in English and Bachelor of Fine Art in Theatre Performance from Midwestern State University. She also holds an MFA in Arts Administration from Texas Tech University. She fell in love with the arts at an early age by participating in community theatre, and maintains her involvement in the theatre community through production photography, dramaturgy, and the occasional onstage appearance. Outside of the arts, Rachel volunteers her time at CASA of the South Plains and is a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church.
CASP Board of Directors
Christopher Tirey
President
Elisabeth Burrows
Vice President
Joe Arredondo
Secretary
Dan Odom
Treasurer
CASP BOARD Members
Jason Medina
Claire Leavell
Brett Womble
Brianna Brown
Ted A. Liggett
Shannon Isom
Ebtesam Islam
Kelly Marble
FUNDING PARTNERS
Our corporate sponsors join in our vision and help make everything we do possible. Our work would not be possible without the following 2025 sponsors:
Liggett Law Group
Title One
Teinert Construction
Burrows & Tirey Families
Diversified Lenders
Western Bank
Henderson Family
Complex Community Credit Union
Method Construction
Whompis Productions
Paulk Family
Lubbock Cooper Health Center
Verdugo
Isom Holdings
Primitive Social
Overhead Door
TTU President’s Office
Great Plains Distributors
Medina Family
If you are interested in becoming a corporate funding partner please click here to contact Rachel Blackwell to learn more about our annual opportunities.
