2025 Lone Star Board Ballot

First Vice President - Riley Ball

My name is Riley Ball. I am 30 years old, and I have severe Hemophilia A. I am a native Texan and Houstonian, so Lone Star has been my chapter from the beginning. Our local hemophilia community has been there to support my family when we needed it most, and I feel immense gratitude for that. Now it is time for me to show my gratitude by giving back to the community that so freely gave to me. This year I had the honor of stepping into a vacant Trustee position on the Lone Star Board. I am seeking election to the position of First Vice President for a 2-year term. It would be an honor to serve the community in this position, if you would have me.

Riley is currently serving as a Trustee

Treasurer - Jennifer Farnell

I have a 20 year old son who has severe hemophilia.  We do not have a family history of hemophilia, so he was our introduction to the condition and the community.  At the time of his birth, we lived in Dallas, TX and became involved with the Texas Central Bleeding Disorders chapter.  The chapter was an invaluable resource for us and we will always be grateful for the practical knowledge it bestowed on us.  We moved to Houston just over 10 years ago and were introduced to the Lone Star Bleeding Disorders Foundation (LSBDF) and in the Spring of 2024 I became Treasurer for the LSBDF to fill a vacancy.  I strongly believe in and support the mission of the LSBDF, its engagement in the community and its support of its members.  The LSBDF currently has a strong board in place of which I have been honored to be a part and am hoping to continue.  I am seeking your support to serve a full term as Treasurer on the LSBDF Board.

Jennifer is currently serving as Treasurer

Trustee - Allison Pohl

Allison lives in Houston, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor of science in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Science in 1992. Allison married Patrick Brogan in 1996 and their sons were born in 2000 and 2003. After their oldest son was diagnosed with severe hemophilia A, she went back to school and obtained her bachelor of science in Nursing from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. She has worked in the hospital setting as an orthopedic nurse, as well as in the school and home settings. Allison enjoys traveling, camping and communing with nature, reading, and watching her kids play various sports. Her favorite places she has visited are South Africa, Greece, Ireland and Liechtenstein.

Allison is currently serving as 1st Vice President