An Austin native and active gardener, August has nearly fifty years of combined nonprofit experience. In his leadership capacities, he has overseen key organizational areas including budget, audit and finance. His career in the financial service sector spanning nearly forty years has included real estate sales, all phases of real estate asset management, as well as the provision of B2B and B2C services to a diverse range of businesses. Since 2011, he has also provided expertise in finance, governance, fund development, management, strategic planning, and advocacy as a nonprofit consultant.
In addition to his role as treasurer of the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, he currently serves the public as a Board Member on the State Bar of Texas. Prior to that, he served as Vice Chair of the Texas Historical Commission, as Chair of the City of Austin’s Downtown Commission, and as a Board Member for Preservation Texas.. August also has served in leadership roles for numerous civic organizations including Leadership Austin, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Preservation Austin, the Texas School for the Deaf Foundation, and the Austin High School Continuing Education Foundation among many others. August graduated with a BA in Liberal Arts from the University of Texas at Austin, is a state certified mediator, and holds a Texas Real Estate License and is a practicing Realtor with Moreland Properties.