HBS Board of Directors
John Reamer - President
As a Creative Director, John’s journey into the world of bonsai began with his deep appreciation for both design and nature. He purchased his first bonsai in high school, but it wasn’t until college, while studying Graphic Design, that his passion truly took root. Influenced by Japanese aesthetics, particularly the principles of simplicity, wabi-sabi (beauty in imperfection), and the melding of nature with design (seen in many Japanese gardens), John found a deep connection between his design sensibilities and the art of bonsai. After graduating, he began seriously collecting bonsai, with a special interest in yamadori and cultivating raw material—especially Texas natives. He then joined the Houston Bonsai society and was appointed to the Board in 2020 and president in 2025.
Nandita Das D'Souza - 1st Vice President
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Jonathan McGuinn - 2nd Vice President
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Gale Childers - Treasurer
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Rusty McMains - Public Relations Director
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Paul Cesak - Secretary
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Members at Large
Isisah Ochoa
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Kaitlyn Carpenter
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Ken Cousino
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Hurley Johnson
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Pete Parker
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