Lee Aaronson
Lee Aaronson joined ACGC's Board of Directors in 2023. He holds a BA in psychology from the University of Texas Austin and currently serves as the CEO of Lacks Valley Stores, a prominent retail furniture chain based in South Texas that was originally established by Lee's grandfather. Under Lee and his family's leadership, Lacks Valley Stores currently ranks in the top 100 retail furniture operations in the U.S. according to Furniture Today. They are also known for their commitment to the community, supporting organizations including the American Diabetes Association, The American Cancer Society, the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, and more.
Lee and his wife, Paula, have long been members of the ACGC community; Paula served as a board member from 2009 to 2014 during which she was board president and helped begin ACGC's annual benefit concert, Austin Originals.