Board of Directors

Autumn Winkles has been playing at Nueva Vista since she moved to Midland and took up golf in 2014.  Autumn and her husband, Josh, love Midland and enjoy raising their children here; two of which attend Bynum school. Autumn graduated suma cum laude from the Anderson School of Management at the University of New Mexico. She fell in love with the Nueva Vista and its natural beauty. She is committed to preserving this green space for today and generations to come.

Denise Strickland is a native Midlander. She graduated from Midland High school and UTPB and has 30 years of banking experience, primarily in regulatory compliance.  Denise is married to Randal Strickland and they have one son.   Denise became a Board member of FORE Midland in 2021.  She currently serves as Secretary. Denise is dedicated to the mission of FORE Midland to save and improve the green space for generations to come.  

Natalie Pawlowski is the owner and director of the local CPA firm, Pawlowski CPA LLC. She brings over 10 years of experience in accounting and taxes to FORE Midland. Natalie enjoys exploring the local parks and greenspaces with her husband, Mike, and their daughter, Rachel. Natalie helped many families get out and explore nature through a volunteer forest preschool program she led in the area from 2018-2020. She is happy to be part of the team leading the effort to preserve and improve the natural greenspaces here in Midland.

Jamie and her husband Rick, are both native Midlanders. They raised their three children here, enjoying the many activities they were involved in. Jamie just recently retired from a 31- year career with Children’s Protective Services, serving some of the most vulnerable citizens of this community. During that time, she was able to network with many other individuals and agencies who also care about Midland, and the people who live here. Jamie and Rick remain in Midland because this is where they have created memories, and friendships. They love to play golf, and love walking the Nueva Vista course, enjoying the amazing West Texas wildlife, and beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Jamie serves on the FORE Midland Board because she strongly believes in preserving the limited greenspace that is available in Midland.

Jackie has a dual degree in Commerce and Fine Arts, as well as a certificate in Graphic Design. Prior to her life in Texas, she worked in the Oil and Gas sector in Recruitment Marketing, Communications, and Social Media Marketing. She enjoys giving back to the community by applying her skillset to non-profits wherever life leads them, and has so in Midland since moving here in 2018. Jackie enjoys biking, walking, camping, and exploring the diverse Texas landscape with her family. She joined the FORE Midland board at inception and is honored to take part in FORE Midland’s mission. 

Bobby is a local businessman who was born and raised in West Texas. He moved to Midland in 2004 after graduating high school to attend Midland College; earning his bachelor’s degree in organizational management. Nueva Vista is a special place for him – playing golf there for 22 years has been a tremendous joy for him and now his family. Bobby is excited to be involved with preserving green space Midland desperately needs for posterity. 

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