Board Development Services Consultants

Jeffrey C. Horak joined TASB in 2026 and serves as a Board Development Consultant, supporting school districts across Southeast Texas, Deep East Texas, Upper East Texas, and the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, including ESC Regions 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10. 

Prior to joining TASB, Horak built a successful career in business and advisory services, specializing in risk assessment, relationship management, and strategic consultation. He served six years on the College Station ISD Board of Trustees, including four years as Board President.  

He has also served on the College Station ISD Education Foundation Board and has been actively involved in mentoring programs for students. 

Horak is a graduate of Texas A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Leadership and Development. 

David Koempel has worked at TASB since 1985. During his time as a board development consultant, he has trained school board members in a variety of topics, including strategic planning for school districts, crisis communication, and collaborative communication. Koempel is known for his expertise in parliamentary procedure and for helping boards run effective meetings. He is a skilled facilitator who leads highly interactive board development experiences and is passionate about board development.  

Koempel has a bachelor’s degree in marketing from St. Edwards University and a Master of Science in interdisciplinary studies, with an emphasis on organizational development and marketing, from Southwest Texas State University. He is a Crucial Learning® certified trainer for Crucial Conversations and a trained mediator.  

Orin Moore joined the Board Development Services team in 2015. As a facilitator, he performs in-district workshops for board-superintendent teams focusing on goal setting, team building, and board self-assessment. As a former consultant and trainer supporting education-based startups in Harris County, Moore emphasizes the importance of building and aligning a newly formed team. He is skilled at facilitating transition workshops for governance teams experiencing board member or superintendent change.  

Moore holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a Master of Business Administration, both from Rice University. He is a proud graduate of a “small town” Texas public high school and codesigns the Small School District Seminar held during TASA | TASB Convention. He is a Crucial Learning® certified trainer for Crucial Conversations. 

Esperanza Orosco has been a Board Development Services consultant since 2021. Before joining TASB, Orosco was a Hays CISD certified bilingual teacher with more than 11 years’ experience. She is currently a member of the Hays CISD Board of Trustees and has served as president, vice president, and secretary.  

As a board development consultant, Orosco facilitates the Board Officer Institute, sharing her expertise on topics including team building, goal setting, superintendent evaluation, social contracts, board operating procedures, Robert’s Rules of Order, and implementing employee-friendly policies and initiatives. She also provides guidance on the role of board officers and how to conduct effective and efficient board meetings. As part of her consulting work, she has mentored and coached board members and teachers.  

Orosco earned her bachelor’s degree in history from the University of the Incarnate Word and a Master of Education in elementary education from Texas State University. She is a staunch supporter of public education.

Mauro Tijerina serves as a regional board development consultant for TASB Board Development Services. Tijerina joined TASB in 2025 and supports districts in the South Texas, Trans-Pecos, and El Paso regions. 

Tijerina has worked in education for over 10 years, serving in a variety of roles from coach to administrator. He holds a doctorate in business administration with an emphasis in global leadership from California Intercontinental University. He earned his B.S. in political science at Texas College. In 2017, he graduated with a M.Ed. in administration and policy at The University of Texas at Arlington. 

He is passionate about public education and supporting districts that seek to enhance their knowledge and understanding of leadership and governance.