Board Members
E. Wally Kinney, Chair
E. Wally Kinney of Comfort serves as Chair of the State Securities Board. He served in various capacities in the banking industry. He was appointed to the State Securities Board in 2008, and was reappointed in 2013. Mr. Kinney was also reappointed in 2019 for a term ending January 31, 2025. From February 1, 2025 - Current, Hold Over Official.
Robert Belt
Robert Belt of Houston was appointed to the State Securities Board in 2019, and was reappointed in 2023 for a term set to expire in January 2029. Mr. Belt is a Certified Public Accountant and partner of Crowe LLP in Houston.
Melissa Tyroch
Melissa Tyroch of Belton is an attorney and partner in the law firm of Tyroch Boyd PLLC in Belton. She was appointed to the State Securities Board in 2019 for a term ending in January 2025. From February 1, 2025 - Current, Hold Over Official.
Ejike E. Okpa
Ejike E. Okpa of Dallas is principal for The OKPA Co. He was appointed to the State Securities Board in 2021 for a term set to expire in January 2027.
David Montgomery
David Montgomery of Houston was appointed to the State Securities Board in 2023 for a term set to expire in January 2029. Mr. Montgomery is founder and principal of the Montgomery Law Firm.