Education & Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management, graduated with Honors.
- Executive MBA with Asian Studies Certificate – University of Texas at Arlington
- Texas Municipal League – 500 + hours in Government training including State Certified Public Funds Investment Officer.
- Senior Officials Workshop for WMD/Terrorism Incident Preparedness by National Emergency Response & Rescue Training Center & Department of Homeland Security (NERRTC), 2004
- FEMA IS-00288 – Emergency Management Training – Role of Voluntary Agencies Certification.
- FEMA IS-00800.b – Emergency Management Training — National Response Framework Certification.
- FEMA IS-00100.a – Emergency Management Training – Introduction to the Incident Command System Certification.
- FEMA IS-00700.a – Emergency Management Training – National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) Certification
Boards and Commissions
Frisco Mayor
- May 2008-present
- Texas Select Committee on Economic Development March 2012-2013 (Governor appointment)
- Texas Red River Boundary Commission 2013-Present (Governor Appointment)
- Texas Select Committee on Economic Development Subcommittee Chair August 2012-present
- North Central Texas Chief Elected Official (CEO) board member – Workforce Commission
- Metropolex Mayors Association – Immediate Past President
- Board Member:
- TIRZ
- Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)
- North Texas Commission
- Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition
- Mayors Ad-Hoc Committees
- Sister-City
- Be Fit Frisco fitness initiative
- Mayor’s Youth Council
- Frisco Veterans Advisory Committee (FVAC)
- Memorial Day Committee
- Community Parade Committee
- Chair, Team Frisco NCAA Division 1 Football Championship Committee
- National Committees
- U.S. Conference of Mayors International Affairs Committee
- U.S. Conference of Mayors Transportation Committee
- U.S. Conference of Mayors Sports Alliance – Vice-Chair
- National League of Cities Community & Economic Development Committee
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano
- Trustee – Jan 2014 – Present
Frisco City Council
- May 2000-June 2007
- Mayor Pro Tem, May 2003-June 2007 (5 consecutive appointments)
- Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, 2002- May 2003
- Chair of Budget & Audit sub-committee, 2003-June 2007
- Frisco Tax Increment Finance District Zone Board, 2000- June 2007
Collin County Community College District Education Foundation
- Immediate Past Chair 2011-present
- Chair August 2009-2011
- Vice-Chair August 2008 – 2009
- Executive Committee Member and Secretary May 2007-July 2008
- Mission Statement sub-committee Chair
- Audit sub-committee review member
Frisco Public Library Foundation
- May 2007 – 2012
Texas Municipal League
- Texas Municipal Retirement System TML review Committee 2009-2010
Frisco Square Management District (FSMD)
- May 2008-Present
- Board of Directors, May 2000-June 2007
Arts of Collin County Commission
- Commission Member & Vice-President 2004-2008
- Treasurer, May 2003-2004
- Steering Committee Member, 2002-2004
Frisco Association for the Arts
- Advisory Board, 2007-present
- President, 2005-2007
- Vice-President, 2002-2005
- Board of Directors, 2000-2007
- Member since 2000
Leadership Frisco
- Chairman of the Board, June 2003-2005
- Curriculum Committee Member 1997-2005
- Facilitator & co-Facilitator, Regional Government Day 2003-2007-present
- Facilitator, Local Government Day 1999-2002
- Interview Committee, Class 1
Frisco ISD
- Technology Committee Member 1997-2008
- Clark Middle School Campus Committee 2006-May 2007
- Curtsinger Campus Committee 1997
Collin County Council on Volunteerism
- Board of Directors 2006-2008
Association of Mayors, Council Members & Commissioners (AMCC)
- 2006 Nominating Committee
Relay for Life
- Honorary Chair, 2006, 2007
- Annual Team Captain
Collin County Bond Committee
- Facilities committee, 2002-2003
Plantation Resort Homeowners Association (PRHA)
- President, 1993-1995
Misc. Civic and Local Organizations
- YMCA Boys Basketball Coach, 2002-2003
- YMCA Girls Basketball Coach, 1998-2003
- YMCA Girls Basketball Assistant Coach, 2006 – present
- Frisco Baseball/Softball Association Coach, 1997-1999
- Frisco Baseball/Softball Association, Assistant Coach, 2005-2006
- Frisco Chamber of Commerce Membership Drive Co-chair, 2007.
Memberships:
- Heritage Association of Frisco
- Frisco Association for the Arts
- American Planning Association
- Plano Symphony Orchestra
- Frisco Chamber of Commerce
Awards and Recognitions
- Frisco Citizen of the Year, 2005
- Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA)
- Voted one of the 21 for the 21st century leaders in Collin County, 2004
- 7-year recipient of recognition for continuing education from the Texas Municipal League with 350+ hours, 2000-2007
- Accepted 5-year award on behalf of Frisco from TML for 5 consecutive years of continuing education
- Awarded Proclamation of Outstanding Service by Mayors of Allen, Plano & McKinney, 2004
- Inside Collin County Business “Portrait of a Leader” Recognition, Inside Collin County Business, 2005
- Certificate of appreciation, Stonebriar Village Neighborhood Committee, 2007
- Honorary Chair, Relay for Life, 2007