HIGHLIGHTS
WORK HISTORY
City of Balch Springs
Balch Springs, TX
Mayor (2020 - 2021 and 2021- Present)
Self-Employed
Zoning Consultant
City of Wilmer
Wilmer, TX
City Administrator
City of Dallas
Dallas, TX
Housing & Urban Planning
(Experienced, 31+ Years)
City of Balch Springs
Balch Springs, TX
Mayor (2009 - 2015)
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy: Administration and Management
Master of Arts: Political Economy
Bachelor of Arts: Political Science (HBCU)
HONORS, AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
HONORS
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National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) Betsy K. Cooke Grassroots MVP Award Recipient
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Texas Municipal League Institute (TMLI) Certified Municipal Official
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Texas Municipal League Fellow
AFFILIATIONS
Current
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Texas Municipal League Region 13 Secretary (2014 – 2015; 2021 – present)
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Foremost Family Health Centers Board of Directors (Treasurer, 2015 – 2020; Board Chair, 2020 – present)
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Star Transit Board of Directors (2015 – 2020; Vice Chair (2020 – present)
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National Association of Community Health Centers - NEXT50 Committee (2023)
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Texas Association of Community Health Centers P&I Committee (2017, 2019, 2022 - present)
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Metroplex Mayors Association (Immediate Past President, 2021-2022)
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Best Southwest Partnership (2013 – 2015; 1st Vice Chair and Workforce/Education Co-Chair, 2020 – present)
Past
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Richard Lagow Elementary School Site Base Decision Making Committee
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Balch Springs Industrial & Economic Development Corporation - Type A Board of Directors
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Dallas ISD Single Gender Academies Advisory Committee
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I-20 East Freeway Corridor Study Advisory Committee Member
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DFW International Community Alliance Advisory Board
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Super Bowl XLV Host Committee & Council of Mayors
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Texas Municipal League Revenue & Finance Committee
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Balch Springs Charter Review Commission (Chair)
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Planning & Zoning Commission (Chair and Co-Chair)
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Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce (Chair & Advisory member)