Board of Directors
Claymon Cipione
Claymon Cipione was most recently CIO of AMD Corporation, based in Austin, Texas, and responsible for worldwide IT. Clay spent 48 years (1960-2008) in the computer industry in many positions from Computer Programmer to Senior Executive. He also served four years in the United States Air Force.
He is the founder and chairman of the Cipione Family Foundation, which is dedicated to helping at-risk youth improve their lives, and also supports many other community organizations, including Texas Jazz Society. Clay became a jazz fan early in life listening to the Charlie Bird Trio at the Cellar Door in his hometown of Washington, DC.
Dr. Tom Leonard
Dr. Tom Leonard has had a long career in education. Most recently from 2014 to 2022, he served as the superintendent of the highly acclaimed Eanes-Westlake Independent School District in Austin, Texas.
Tom grew up in a musical family and played saxophone in high school and in the last 15 years has renewed that passion studying both saxophone and piano. This hobby has become his passion. He regularly will sponsor and play with young musicians, occasionally at Parker Jazz Club. After retiring from public school service, Dr. Leonard continues to engage in work associated with education and schools, travels extensively, and continues to study/play jazz.