TEXOMA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS - Key Persons

Alexis Taylor-Baker

Job Titles:
  • Section 8 Housing Specialist / 903 - 893 - 2161 X3520

Alison Phipps

Job Titles:
  • Community Health Worker

Alison Tesney

Job Titles:
  • I & R Specialist

Amy Leach

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board
  • Non - Profit Service Provider - United Way

Anita Haliburton

Job Titles:
  • I & R Specialist

Beth Eggar

Job Titles:
  • 9 - 1 - 1 Program Manager

Betsey Warren

Job Titles:
  • Customer Services Specialist

Bobbie Gail

Job Titles:
  • CSBG Casework Specialist

Bonnie Arrington

Job Titles:
  • AmericorpSeniors Program Supervisor

Cara Lavender

Job Titles:
  • Aging Services Director

Cheryl Gomez

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Workforce Solutions

Crystal Martinez

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board
  • FSS Participant - Client

Cynthia Koenig

Job Titles:
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  • AAA Volunteer

D. Newkirk

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board
  • Financial Institution - City Credit Union

Deidra Boykin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board
  • Business Services Representative - Workforce Solutions

Diana Leggett

Job Titles:
  • Ombudsman Specialist

Dr. John Spies

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Governing Board
  • Community College Representative - Grayson College

Fire Marshall

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee

Gale Wilkie

Job Titles:
  • Section 8 Housing Specialist

Holly Booth

Job Titles:
  • Care Coordination Specialist

Hon. Drew Springer

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Governing Board
  • Texas State Senator, District 30 - Texas State Senate / Ex - Officio

Hon. Edwina Lane

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Audit & Finance Subcommittee
  • Member of the Executive Officers Committee
  • Member of the Governing Board
  • Member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee
  • Commissioner, Precinct 1 - Fannin County / President

Hon. H.L. Compton

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee
  • Mayor - City of Bonham

Hon. James Thorne

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Governing Board
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Hon. Jason Brinkley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee
  • County Judge - Cooke County

Hon. Jim Atchison

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Governing Board
  • Mayor - City of Van Alstyne

Hon. John Burnett

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Governing Board
  • Councilmember - City of Bonham

Hon. Juston Dobbs

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Governing Board

Hon. Ken Keeler

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Audit & Finance Subcommittee
  • Member of the Executive Officers Committee
  • Member of the Governing Board
  • Councilmember, Ward 4 - City of Gainesville / Secretary / Treas

Honorable Bruce Dawsey

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee
  • Judge - Grayson County / Vice President

Honorable David Plyler

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee
  • Mayor - City of Sherman

Honorable Janet Gott

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee
  • Mayor - City of Denison / Chairperson

Honorable John Roane

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Governing Board
  • Member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee
  • Judge - Cooke County

Honorable Newt Cunningham

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Audit & Finance Subcommittee
  • Member of the Governing Board
  • Member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee
  • Member of the Human Resources Subcommittee
  • Judge - Fannin County

Honorable Tom Watt

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Sheriff - Grayson County

Hope Whitson

Job Titles:
  • Managing Local Ombudsman

Judy Hunt

Job Titles:
  • Information & Referral Specialist

Kay Black

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources Specialist

Keith Burgos

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board

Kenisha Golston

Job Titles:
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  • CEAP / CSBG Program Manager

LaKeesha Dunlap

Job Titles:
  • Energy Services Specialist

Lenora Garrison

Job Titles:
  • Customer Services Specialist

Lindsey Tucker

Job Titles:
  • Member of the FSS Advisory Board
  • FSS Participant - Client

Mailinh Nguyen

Job Titles:
  • Regional Project Coordinator

Mandy Krebs

Job Titles:
  • Care Coordination Specialist

Marsha Wilson

Job Titles:
  • ADRC Program Specialist

Mary Browning-Rodriguez

Job Titles:
  • 2 - 1 - 1 Program Manager

Melinda Sinor

Job Titles:
  • Member of the FSS Advisory Board
  • I & R Specialist

Michael Costello

Job Titles:
  • WAP Specialist

Michelle Brown

Job Titles:
  • Energy Services Specialist

Michelle Burgos

Job Titles:
  • Energy Services Specialist

Mignon Felt

Job Titles:
  • Benefits Counseling Specialist

Mindi Jones

Job Titles:
  • Grants & Accounts Manager

Miranda Harp

Job Titles:
  • Public Safety Specialist

Miranda Hess

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board
  • FSS Participant - Client

Molly Guard

Job Titles:
  • GIS & Planning Program Manager

Mr. Bill McCormick

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Fannin County RSVP

Mr. Brandon Caffee

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Director - Fannin County Juvenile Probation

Mr. Brent Phillips

Job Titles:
  • Chief Operations Officer - Texoma Community Center

Mr. Brett Smith

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Grayson County District Attorney

Mr. Bryan E. Wilson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Audit & Finance Subcommittee
  • Member of the Governing Board
  • Community Representative - Grayson County
  • Community Representative - Grayson County / Human Resources Subcommittee Members

Mr. Charles Coley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Foster Grandparent Advisory Council

Mr. Chris Cypert

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Judge, Municipal Court - City of Gainesville

Mr. Chris Hughes

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee
  • Emergency Management Coordinator - Bonham Police Department

Mr. Clay Barnett

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee
  • Executive Director - Sherman - Denison Metropolitan Planning Organization

Mr. Corey Baker

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Deputy Director - Fannin County Adult Probation

Mr. Dale Rideout

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Foster Grandparent Advisory Council

Mr. Daniel Card

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee

Mr. David Turner

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Community Services Advisory Council
  • Mayor - City of Southmayd / Vice Chairperson

Mr. Drew Satterwhite

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee
  • General Manager - Greater Texoma Utility Authority / President

Mr. Eric Bridges

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
Mr. Eric Bridges is the Executive Director of the Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG) headquartered in Sherman, TX. He and his dedicated staff develop and implement numerous human-based, social service, community and economic development and public safety programs all geared toward improving the quality of life for the people of Texoma. Mr. Bridges has served as TCOG's Executive Director since September 2018. Prior to that, he served as the Executive Director of the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission in Ridgway, PA. Mr. Bridges received both his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and Master's Degree in Community Services Administration from Alfred University.

Mr. Eric Erlandson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • First Assistant District Attorney - Cooke County District Attorney 's Office

Mr. Eric Franklin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board
  • Veteran Representative - Department of Veteran Affairs
  • Veteran Representative - US Department of Veteran Affairs

Mr. Greg Pittman

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director - Meals on Wheels
  • Executive Director - Tri - County Senior Nutrition Project, Inc

Mr. Greg Sumpter

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Director, Grayson County Department of Juvenile Services - Grayson County / Chief Wayne Twiner

Mr. Harry Gates

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Grayson County RSVP

Mr. Jacob Samford

Job Titles:
  • Member of the FSS Advisory Board
  • Weatherization Specialist - TCOG

Mr. Jason Kirk

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Deputy Chief - Grayson County Adult Probation

Mr. Jimmy Mrozinski

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee
  • Superintendent of Public Works - City of Sherman

Mr. Joe C. Dale

Job Titles:
  • Resident - Fannin County

Mr. John O'Steen

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee
  • Executive Director - TASWA / Vice President

Mr. John Weda

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee

Mr. Josh Walker

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee
  • Area Paratransit System

Mr. Kevin Phillips

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Chief of Police - City of Gainesville

Mr. Lance Duckworth

Job Titles:
  • Community Care Services, Region 4

Mr. Mark Schley

Job Titles:
  • Member of the FSS Advisory Board
  • Homeowner - Client

Mr. Mike Bankston

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Law Enforcement Subject Matter Expert

Mr. Mike Springer

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Governing Board
  • Trustee - Pottsboro ISD

Mr. Moises Duran

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee
  • Emergency Management Coordinator - City of Sherman

Mr. Noel Paramanantham

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee
  • District Engineer - Texas Department of Transportation

Mr. Randy Truxal

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee
  • Executive Director - Grayson College Foundation

Mr. Ray Fletcher

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee
  • Emergency Management Coordinator - Cooke County

Mr. Rex Jackson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Fannin County RSVP

Mr. Richard Glaser

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • District Attorney - Fannin County

Mr. Tillman Boyd

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Fannin County RSVP

Mr. Tim Barnes

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Chief of Police - Van Alstyne Police Department

Mr. Tim La Vergne II

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Community Services Advisory Council

Mr. Troy Hudson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee
  • Emergency Management Coordinator - Fannin County Office of Emergency Management

Mr. Wayne Twiner

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee
  • Director, Grayson County Department of Juvenile Services - Grayson County / Chief Wayne Twiner
  • Fire Chief / Emergency Management Coordinator - City of Gainesville

Mrs. Georgia Richardson

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Foster Grandparent Advisory Council
  • Vice Chairperson

Mrs. Jackie Gates

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Grayson County RSVP

Mrs. Janice Thorne

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Foster Grandparent Advisory Council

Mrs. Judy Conner

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee
  • Program Director
  • Aging Services Department Director

Mrs. Judy Fullylove

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee
  • Energy Services Department Director
  • Energy Services Director

Mrs. Sandy Barber

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Director - Fannin County Children 's Center

Ms. Agnes Ricker

Job Titles:
  • Resident - Fannin County

Ms. Albina Schmitz

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Foster Grandparent Advisory Council

Ms. Amanda Hitsman

Job Titles:
  • Adult Protective Services

Ms. Amy Willits

Job Titles:
  • Member of the FSS Advisory Board
  • Section 8 Housing Specialist
  • Section 8 Specialist - TCOG

Ms. Angela Williams

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Community Services Advisory Council

Ms. Barbara Parks

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Fannin County RSVP

Ms. Brenda McCoy

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Cooke County RSVP

Ms. Carol Pillars

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Executive Director - Fannin County Family Crisis Center

Ms. Carrie Jones

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee
  • Director of Public Works - City of Denison

Ms. Cheryl Brandon

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Grayson County RSVP

Ms. Christen Chaffin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board
  • Representative
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  • FSS / Homeownership Coordinator

Ms. Clara Connell

Job Titles:
  • Lakes Regional Community Center

Ms. Dee Cooper

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Cooke County RSVP

Ms. Demeatrice Sheppard

Job Titles:
  • Member of the FSS Advisory Board

Ms. Dianne Connery

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee

Ms. Donna Dounley

Job Titles:
  • Texas Workforce Solutions - Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Ms. Erin Holt M. Ed

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

Ms. Gail Tennison

Job Titles:
  • Community Care Services, Region 4

Ms. Gail Utter

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Citizen Representative - Grayson County

Ms. Gayla Blanton

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Cooke County RSVP

Ms. Janet Karam

Job Titles:
  • ADRC Program Manager - ADRC

Ms. Jeanell Cannon

Job Titles:
  • Community Healthcore

Ms. Jessica Uramkin

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee
  • Representative - TCEQ

Ms. Jewell Boyd

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Fannin County RSVP

Ms. Jordan Brummett

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Community Services Advisory Council
  • Carrus Specialty Hospital

Ms. Juanema Barr

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Fannin County RSVP

Ms. Julie Craig

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Community Services Advisory Council
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board
  • Member of the Fannin County RSVP
  • Child Care Contracts Manager - Texoma Workforce Solutions
  • Workforce Solutions

Ms. Julie Penn-White

Job Titles:
  • Texas Workforce Commission - Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Ms. Kate Whitfield

Job Titles:
  • Resident - Grayson County

Ms. Katie Baillio

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee

Ms. Kim Parsons

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Director of Special Projects - Gainesville ISD

Ms. Kim Starrett

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Community Services Advisory Council

Ms. Kristi Routon

Job Titles:
  • United HealthCare

Ms. Laura Blanton

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee
  • Environmental Health Representative - Cooke County

Ms. Linda Jay

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Grayson County RSVP

Ms. Lisa Reeve

Job Titles:
  • ATCOG Area Agency on Aging

Ms. Lisa Tyler

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Executive Director - Substance Abuse Council

Ms. Marilyn Bice

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee

Ms. Marlene Phillips

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board
  • Member of the FSS Advisory Board

Ms. Marsha Lindsey

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee
  • Deputy Director - Workforce Solutions

Ms. Martha Nuckols

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Children's Advocacy Subject Matter Expert - Grayson County Children 's Advocacy Center

Ms. Mary Jo Ransom

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Fannin County RSVP

Ms. Maurine Gross

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Grayson County RSVP
  • Member of the Texoma Foster Grandparent Advisory Council

Ms. Melissa Eason

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board

Ms. Nadine Creswell

Job Titles:
  • Community Relations Associate - Cooke County United Way

Ms. Pat Broiles

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Fannin County RSVP

Ms. Patsy Howard

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Grayson County RSVP

Ms. Paula Cawthon

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Grayson County RSVP
  • Member of the Texoma Foster Grandparent Advisory Council

Ms. Penny Poolaw

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee
  • Network Coordinator

Ms. Polly Boone

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Natural Resources Advisory Committee
  • General Services Director - City of Gainesville

Ms. Rashonda Hayes

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Cooke County RSVP

Ms. Regina Hudson-Aidoo

Job Titles:
  • Community Care Services, Region 3

Ms. Rita Kinney

Job Titles:
  • President of the Texoma Foster Grandparent Advisory Council

Ms. Rita Russell

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Cooke County RSVP

Ms. Robin McCoy

Job Titles:
  • District Coordinator - Senator Pat Fallon

Ms. Sarah Somers

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Homeland Security Advisory Committee
  • Emergency Management Coordinator - Grayson County

Ms. Sharon Brazeal

Job Titles:
  • Resident - Grayson County / Chairperson

Ms. Sheila Vaughn

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Cooke County RSVP
  • Benefits Counseling Specialist

Ms. Shelli Shields

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Executive Director - Grayson County Crisis Center

Ms. Shellie White

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee
  • Finance Manager - TAPS

Ms. Stephanie Chandler

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board
  • Executive Director - United Way of Grayson County

Ms. Tiffany Dancer

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Community Services Advisory Council
  • Clinical Director - Child & Family Guidance Center of Texoma / Chairperson

Ms. Toni Hellman

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

Ms. Trish McElvy

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Community Services Advisory Council

Ms. Virgie Coney

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Grayson County RSVP

Ms. Virginia Rhodes

Job Titles:
  • Senior Corps Program Manager - TCOG

Ms. Yvonne Knowland

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Cooke County RSVP

Ms. Yvonne Sandmann

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee

Nathan Voight

Job Titles:
  • GIS Specialist

Patty Kreider

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee
  • Fannin County District Attorney

Rayleen Bingham

Job Titles:
  • Section 8 Program Manager

Rebecca Moore

Job Titles:
  • Caregiver Services Specialist

Rev. Cecil Jones

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Regional Transportation Planning Committee
  • Reverend - Ladonia, Fannin County

Rev. James Thorne

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Texoma Foster Grandparent Advisory Council
  • Resident - Grayson County

Rodrigo Muyshondt

Job Titles:
  • Financial Manager

Sabino Botello

Job Titles:
  • Accounting & Finance Specialist

Seth Black

Job Titles:
  • Inspector

Seth Evilsizer

Job Titles:
  • Weatherization Program Manager

Shawnee Bartlett

Job Titles:
  • Database Management Specialist

Sophia Pedraza

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board
  • Representative
  • FSS / Homeownership Coordinator
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Stephanie Davidson

Job Titles:
  • Criminal Justice & Emergency Planning Program Manager

Steve Flemmons

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board
  • FSS Participant - Client

Steven Alford

Job Titles:
  • Energy Services Specialist

Stevi Stowers

Job Titles:
  • Energy Services Specialist

Tomyra Britt

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Family Self Sufficiency Advisory Board
  • Education - Grayson County College

Vicky Hestand

Job Titles:
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  • AmeriCorps Seniors Specialist