EXPERIENCE
AND History of Service in The Colony
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At the entrance to my alma mater, there is a monument
that reads: “Enter to Learn – Go Forth to Serve” I have always lived
by that fundamental principal, and I will always strive to do all I can to
serve my community, and all those who reside here. The following as an
abbreviated list of my service to our wonderful community over the last 25
years, as well as my relevant experience … |
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As an
elected official: Ø The Colony City Council, Place 1 – three terms (2003-2012),
including time as Mayor Pro Tem Ø
Director, Executive Board,
North Central Council of Governments (2008-2010) Ø
Member and Chairman, Emergency
Preparedness Planning Council, North Central Texas Council of Governments
(2006-2012) Ø
Director, Board of
Directors, Texas Municipal League (2010-2012) Ø
President, Region XIII,
Texas Municipal League (2008-2010) Ø
Certified Municipal
Official, Texas Municipal League (2007-2012) Ø
Legislative Committee
member (multiple committees), Texas Municipal League (2007-2012) Ø Precinct Committee Chair, Denton County Republican Party (served 3
terms) for my precinct here in The Colony As an appointed representative/volunteer: Ø
Director, Board of
Directors, Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA), representing The
Colony and appointed by Mayor and City Council (2013-2020) Ø Director, Board of Directors, Lewisville ISD Education Foundation
(LEF) (2006-2012, 2014-2016) Ø Board Member and Treasurer, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board #1
(TIRZ 1, Grandscape), appointed by Mayor and City Council (2012-current) Ø Member, Board of Directors, The Colony Community Development
Corporation (CDC Type B Corporation), including time as both Secretary and
Vice President, appointed by Mayor and City Council (2014-current) Ø Appointed to multiple LISD community committees, working directly
with Superintendent Dr. Rogers and other senior LISD staff Ø Member, The Colony Technology advisory board, appointed by Mayor and
City Council (2012-2014) Ø
Member, The Colony
Telecommunications advisory board, appointed by Mayor and City Council
(1997-2003) As
community volunteer: Ø
Founding member/initial
Commander, The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 12 (2012- current) Ø
Ambassador and Exemplary
Service Award (2004), The Colony Chamber of Commerce Ø
Announcer for The Colony
High School Cougar sports (football, basketball, baseball) on The Colony
Government TV (TCGTV) for over 20 years Ø
PA Announcer/Voice of The
Colony High School Band and The Colony High School Topcats drill team during
football halftime shows (10 and 12 years, respectively) Ø
Youth boys baseball coach
(TCLL), youth boys football coach (TCYFA), youth girls soccer coach (TCYSA)
and Grade 8 soccer referee Ø
Graduate of The Colony
Citizens’ Police Academy and Citizens’ Fire Academy Ø
Participant and/or sponsor
in over two dozen Eagle Scout projects within the City of The Colony |
