About

Patty Morales

Board President

Parade / Cast Party / Memberships

Patty Morales is serving her first term as President after previously spending two years as Secretary on the board. She has been a dedicated part of Water Carnival for over 25 years, contributing in many roles including directing acts, performing in acts, and serving as Pageant Director for the Sub-Teen Division.

Born in Pecos, Texas, and raised in Fort Stockton, Patty works as an insurance agent for Sawyer Insurance Agency. Her favorite part of summer is spending time with her grandchildren while participating in Water Carnival, continuing a tradition that means so much to her and her family.

Denise Crenshaw

Board Vice-President

Parade

Cary Acosta

Board Secretary

Memberships / Costumes / Publicity

Kelli Burns

Board Treasure
Pageant Director

Kelli Burns has been part of the Water Carnival tradition since the age of four and treasures the many memories she’s made with her Water Carnival family over the years. She has directed two full Water Carnival shows—The Princess in 2011 and Port Stockton in 2022. This year marks Kelli’s first time serving on the Water Carnival Board, and she’s thrilled to be directing this year’s Pageants. 

Tristian Barragan

Sound / Lights  / Marketing / Website / Social Media

Tristian Barragan is serving his fourth year on the Water Carnival Board, including previous service as Vice President. He has been involved with the Water Carnival since 2015, contributing as a voice actor and, in recent years, overseeing sound operations, recording, and projection, while also assisting with lighting programming for the production.

Throughout his time with Water Carnival, Tristian has helped support ongoing technical and operational improvements, including upgrades to the lighting system and the expansion of digital efforts such as website enhancements and online ticket sales—helping bring the production into the modern era.

Born and raised in Fort Stockton, Tristian is passionate about creativity, storytelling, and community involvement. He currently teaches digital media at Fort Stockton High School, where he leads the Tumbleweed+ Student Broadcasting Program. Through both education and volunteer work, he remains committed to giving back and helping preserve one of Fort Stockton’s longest-running traditions for future generations.

Linda Esquivel

Linda Esquivel is serving her fourth year on the Water Carnival Board and her fifth year directing acts in the show. Born and raised in Fort Stockton, Linda is deeply rooted in the community. She works at the local hospital and with the WRTTC through Midland College, keeping her actively involved in service year-round. Linda loves spending her summers at the pool, where Water Carnival continues to be a highlight of her year. 

Kirsten Holguin

Kirsten Holguin is serving her first year on the Water Carnival Board. Born and raised in Fort Stockton, she is a proud stay-at-home mom to four children. Kirsten has been attending Water Carnival since she was a child and considers it her favorite part of summer. Now, she’s passing that cherished tradition on to the next generation through her own kids. 

Jaimie Ivy

Programs & Tickets / Publicity / Social Media

Russell Taylor

Props & Construction

Anaih Montoya

Pageant

Sheena Aaron

Programs & Tickets / Publicity