Elected Officials & City Staff

Karen H. Glynn, P.E.

City Administrator

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Karen joined the City in May of 2013, coming from the City of Sugar Land where she worked for almost 18 years. Prior to that, Karen worked for the City of Austin, TxDOT and Turner Collie and Braden Consulting Engineers. Karen is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, a Texas registered professional engineer and a member of the International and Texas City Manager's Associations. Karen is married and has 3 children.

As the City Administrator, Karen oversees the day to day operations of the City and manages the staff and budget.

 Britique L. Williams 

City Secretary / Director of Finance

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Britique joined the city in February 2016 coming from the City of Fulshear, Texas.  Britique is not new to the villages as she previously worked with the Memorial Village Police Department in the adminstration department.  Britique brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the city in the areas of finance and records. 

As City Secretary, her duties include maintaining all of the official records of the City, responding to Open Records requests and is custodian of the City's finances.

Valerie Cantu

Municipal Court Administrator / City Secretary / Permit Clerk

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Valerie has worked with the City since 2007 for the City's Municipal Court. She also assists with permits and utilities as needed. Valerie worked previously with the City of Katy Municipal Court and Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Raddack's office. Valerie is certified as a Court Clerk Level II through the Texas Municipal Court Clerk's Association.

Valerie has two daughters.

Laurie Gantt

Utility Billing / Permit Clerk

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Laurie has been with the City since 2007, coming to us from a nearby city. Laurie is the voice behind your calls concerning your utility bill and building permits. With over 10 years combined in city service, she is the city's front line customer service professional. Laurie also has extensive experience in banking working for Texas Commerce and Chase banks.

Laurie is also known as the "trivia queen".

Steve Smith

Director of Public Works / Building Official

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Steve has been with the City since 2006. He has worked in Engineering, Utilities and Management over 28 years. Steve was part of the senior management team of Severn Trent, one of the world's largest water companies and began his career designing subdivisions and water production facilities with CGS Engineering of Houston. He holds the highest licensing (AA) of the State of Texas for water and wastewater systems and is a Registered Environmental Professional.

 As the Building Official, Steve is responsible for implementing the city's building ordinances. He is married with one daughter who is obtaining her nursing degree.

Gama Escamilla

Public Works Team Leader

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Gama has been with the City since 1991. He has a level B Water System License. In addition, he has a Texas Wastewater Collection System License. Gama is responsible for the operation of the City's computer control system for the water production plants. He is very experienced with the operation of all the City's maintenance equipment. Gama is married and has 2 children. He is an avid reader and enjoys fine are. His primary hobby is spending time with his family.

Oziel Reyna

Public Works Operator
Animal Control Officer

Oz has been with the City since 1998. He has a level C Water License and a Texas Animal Control License. His duties include operation of the City's excavation and maintenance equipment, system operation, and public works maintenance. Oz is married and has one child. Oz enjoys playing the guitar and is known as a good cook. He has begun a project to restore a Ford Mustang.

David Foster

Fire Chief

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Fire Chief David Foster has been with the Village Fire Department since 2010. A native of Southern California, during Chief Foster's thirty plus year fire-rescue career, he has servers the U.S. Air Force and fire departments in California, Portugal, Nebraska, and Georgia. In 2013 he lead the Department to acheiving the highest fire suppression rating available from the Insurance Services Office (ISO). This rating is known as an "ISO Class 1".

J.D. Sanders

Police Chief

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Police Chief J.D. Sanders joined the Memorial Villages Police Department in 2013. Chief Sanders was the Chief of Police in Hobbs, New Mexico. Prior to that he served as Deputy Chief of Police in Franklin, Tennessee, Chief of the Columbus Police Department (Mississippi) and Chief of the Martin Police Department (Tennessee). He began his career in the University of Tennessee - Martin Police Department as a patrolman and dispatcher.