For the Love of the River

Mikah is an Austin native and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. Throughout her college career, she was a professional boat driver and instructor at Executive Watersports, a local water ski and wakeboard camp. Growing up on the lake paired with this experience at the camp contributed to her passion for protecting our water that we love, drink, and enjoy. She is honored to be leading the Colorado River Society and educating people on the importance of this vital resource.

Mikah is a strong administrative professional with a BA in Government. She has a natural ability to lead, connect and communicate with people currently landing her in software sales at NinjaOne. She also has strong experience in marketing where she served as marketing director in her previous roles. She is an adventure seeker and avid traveler who loves to be outdoors and participate in all water-related activities spending most of her free time on the lake, doing yoga, seeing live music, hanging out with friends and eating sushi.

Mikah serves as the chair of the River Society Leadership Council and is also a member of the Austin Board of Realtors, the Real Estate Council of Austin and Young Women’s Alliance.

Reagan is a 7th generation Texan, born in San Antonio, raised on Lake McQueeney and has called Austin home since 2004. Water has always been a focal part of her life and upbringing and remains so to this day. Growing up, she was a member and performer of the renowned competitive water-ski team, the Lake McQueeney Ski Bees and continues to participate in water activities today.

Reagan graduated with a BBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. She has spent most of her post-graduate career as a Project Manager at Google. Over the past ten years she’s led a variety of projects in the U.S. and Europe, solved for unique challenges in the People Operations organization, including building out the footprint and expansion of Google in the Austin community.

Reagan joined the River Society Leadership Council in 2023 and is thrilled to bring her passion for water and conservation to the young professional community in Austin. She is also passionate about causes that support women’s health and progression. She had a life-changing volunteer experience in rural Kenya with PINCC in 2020, where she assisted medical staff in preventing cervical cancer. In her free time she enjoys traveling, volunteering, walks with her lovable dog, yoga and spending time on the lake with friends and family.

Juliette Fray, an Austin native, has a deep love for her city's natural beauty, especially the lake. She feels most at home near any body of water, and with her passion for swimming and surfing, she hopes to promote and preserve the lake's environment for future generations.

While pursuing her studies at the University of Texas, Juliette was in the architecture program and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design. She joined the Colorado River Society Leadership Council in 2023 and is now applying her creativity to explore design opportunities for a healthy river. Collaborative by nature, she is keen to connect with like-minded individuals who share her passion for preserving and promoting sustainable use of water resources.

Juliette's design passion is evident in her family's business specializing in French and Italian furniture and lighting, a working family business in Austin for over 30 years. With a commitment to the sustainable world of vintage and antique furniture, she has traveled worldwide, collaborating with diverse people and speaking fluently in French and Spanish.

During her free time, Juliette can be found surfing on the lake, practicing yoga at Black Swan, or experimenting in the kitchen. She is excited and eager to help educate the public about the river and preserve the environment that makes Austin so special.

Cam Budd was raised on Lake Lewisville in Dallas, Texas and has called Austin home since 2015. Growing up his passion for the lake started while working at the #1 Nautique boat dealership in the nation.

Cam graduated as a triple major in Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing at Baylor University. Throughout his time at Baylor, he served as captain of the wakeboard team and went on to win the National Championship in 2015. During his college years, he worked at Barefoot Ski Ranch as a wakeboard instructor and cable manager.

Post graduation, Cam went on to work at Oracle, vacation rental companies, and is now pursuing his dream of launching his own startup. Cam is an active member of his church, a member of Missouri Board of Realtors, and a member of the Russian Heritage Club.

Cam joined the River Society Leadership Council in 2023. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, serving on mission trips, rock climbing, playing with his dog, and spending time with family and friends.