Lindy Rydman

Karen “Lindy” Rydman was appointed to the Board in June of 2022, and her term expires In August of 2027.

Regent Rydman is currently the co-owner and General Partner for Spec’s Wines, Spirits and Finer Foods, a family business she has worked in since 1972. A UNT Alumna, Regent Rydman holds a Bachelor’s in Music Education. She met and married her husband, John Rydman, also a Music Education major, at UNT. Rather than pursuing their degrees in music, the two moved to Houston and went to work for Spec and Carolynn Jackson in the family business.

Over the years Specs’ has become one of the largest liquor, wine and beer chains in the country. With over 200 locations and 3,400 employees, Regent Rydman serves as the Human Resource Head and is integral in customer relations, retention, and preservation of the Spec’s brand.