Texas 35 Media Staff

Chad Shugart is the founder of Texas 35 Media. He has a master's degree in Public Administration, Political Science, and Criminal Justice from Sul Ross State University. His bachelor's is in Government from New Mexico State University. He has been in the education field for 27 years where he has been a coach for several media teams at various schools. Along with teaching he has worked as a media coordinator for several political candidates. In college he wrote for the college newspaper, took photographs and rose to be sports editor and political editor. In film he has worked on several sets as extras to include The Day After Tomorrow and helping with productions, was a stand in for Glory Roads.

Christine Treanor is the Vice President for Texas 35 Media. She has a master's degree in Media Communications, a Sports Communication Graduate Certification, and an Advanced Digital and Social Media Graduate Certificate from Texas Tech University. Her bachelor's degree is in Speech Communications from the University of Texas-Pan American. Before joining Texas 35 Media, she taught high school English and was a head golf coach. Before becoming a teacher, she worked in marketing and tournament operations for golf courses. With Texas 35 Media she has been an assistant coach, a photographer, a copy editor, and a layout editor.

Hondo Lopez is the North Texas and IT Lead for Texas 35 Media. Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Information Technology at the University of North Texas, he joined the Texas 35 team as a photographer in early 2024. Through his work photographing significant sports events such as The Texas Relays, UIL State Track, and various softball playoffs and track meets, he advanced to his current leadership position. Additionally, he played a key role as an editor in the Texas 35 Media Year in Review. 

Kam Nace is the New Braunfels lead for Texas 35 Media. He is attending Texas State University for a bachelor's degree in Mass Communications with aspirations of becoming a broadcaster for a major network. As our newest member of Texas 35, Kam is breaking into his career path early by becoming a major broadcaster and lead for the New Braunfels area of Texas.     

Alfred De Leon is the North Texas Lead for Texas 35 media. As of right now, he is currently attending The University of North Texas for a bachelor's degree in Information Technology. Starting in early 2024 he joined the Texas 35 team as a photographer working his way up to the North Texas lead position by photographing important sports events such as The Texas Relays, UIL State Track, softball playoffs, and other track meets in the area. He was also a key editor in the Texas 35 Media Year in Review.