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Mayor Robert Lord was elected in 2019 after serving on the City Council since 2016.  Mayor Lord has a passion for public service that runs deep - he is the fourth consecutrive generation in his family to hold a state or local political office.  He has served as liaison on the Planning and Zoning Commission and was a founding member of the City's Drainage Committee.  As Mayor, his focus is on public safety and continuing the City's financial goals which include paying down  debt responsibly and to be a pay-as-you-go city.  Mayor Lord and his wife have four daughters.

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Eric Thode, Position 1 

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Councilmember Thode was appointed to the City Council in May 2019.  He serves on the City's Drainage Committee and as the Alternate on the Houston Galveston Area Council Board.  Councilmember Thode has lived in Bunker Hill since 2015.  He and his wife have two children.  

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Susan Schwartz, Mayor Pro-Tem

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Councilmember Schwartz has served on the City Council since 2006, being re-elected six times.  She represents the City on the Houson Galveston Area Council Board and serves on the City's Finance Committee. Councilmember Schwartz and her husband founded the Villages Independence Festival in 1992. She has two children and loves being a grandmother.

 


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Carl Moerer, Position 3

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Prior to being elected to the City Council in 2022, Councilmember Moerer served  the City for 30 years with the City’s Municipal Court.  He grew up in the Memorial Villages area and moved to Bunker Hill Village in 1989.  Councilmember Moerer and his wife have three children and enjoy being grandparents.  He represents the City on the Memorial Villages Police Commission.

 

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Keith Brown, Position 4

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Councilmember Brown was elected to the City Council in 2019.  He previously served on the Council from 2007 to 2014.  Councilmember Brown serves the City on the Village Fire Commission and as liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission. He and his wife have lived in Bunker Hill Village for more than 20 years and have two daughters.

 

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Laurie Rosenbaum, Position 5

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Councilmember Rosenbaum has served on the City Council since 2013.  She was the founding Chair of the City's Beautification Committee and continues to serve in this role.  In addition, Councilmember Rosenbaum has been the City's liaison to the TIRZ 17 Redevelopment Authority.   She and her husband have lived in Bunker Hill Village since 1985 and have one daughter who is married.  She enjoys being a grandmother.

 

 

Election History

Election History

2022 (*No Election Held)

Mayor Robert Lord

Councilmember Eric Thode *

Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz *

Councilmember Carl Moerer * 

Councilmember Keith Brown 

Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum 

 

 2021 (*No Election Held)

Mayor Robert Lord*

Councilmember  Eric Thode 

Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz 

Councilmember Jay Smyre 

Councilmember Keith Brown *

Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum *

 2020 (*No Election Held)

Mayor Robert Lord

Councilmember  Eric Thode *

Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz *

Councilmember Jay Smyre *

Councilmember Keith Brown 

Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum 

The May 2020 Election was moved to November 2020 as a result of the COVID 19 Pandemic.

No Election was Held.

 2019 

Mayor Robert Lord*

Councilmember Eric Thode **

Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz 

Councilmember Jay Smyre 

Councilmember Keith Brown *

Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum *

** Appointment of Eric Thode in June 2019; Position Vacated by Robert Lord

 

 2018 (*No Election Held)

Mayor Jay Williams

Councilmember Robert Lord *

Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz *

Councilmember Jay Smyre *

Councilmember Jay Janecek

Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum

 

 

 

 2017 (*No Election Held)

Mayor Jay Williams *

Councilmember Robert Lord 

Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz 

Councilmember Jay Smyre **

Councilmember Jay Janecek *

Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum *

** Included  Special Election for Position 3 - appointment of Jay Smyre in August

 2016 (*No Election Held)

Mayor Jay Williams

Councilmember Robert Lord *

Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz *

Councilmember John T. Glover *

Councilmember Jay Janecek

Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum

 

2016 (August 2016)

Mayor Jay Williams

Councilmember Robert Lord

Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz

Councilmember Jay Smyre (Appointed August 2016)

Councilmember Jay Janecek

Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum

 

2015 (*No Election Held)

Mayor Jay Williams *

Councilmember David Keith Brown

Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz

Councilmember John T. Glover

Councilmember Jay Janecek *

Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum *

2015  (November 2015)

Mayor Jay Williams

Councilmember Robert Lord (Appointed November 2015)

Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz

Councilmember John T. Glover

Councilmember Jay Janecek

Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum

2014
(*No Election Held)
Mayor Jay Williams
Councilmember David Keith Brown *
Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz *
Councilmember John T. Glover *
Councilmember Jay Janecek
Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum

2013
Mayor Jay Williams *
Councilmember David Keith Brown
Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz
Councilmember John T. Glover
Councilmember Jay Janecek *
Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum *

2012
(*No Election Held)
Mayor Derry Essary
Councilmember David Keith Brown*
Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz*
Councilmember John T. Glover*
Councilmember Jay Williams
Councilmember Jay Smyre

2011
(*No Election Held - Bond Election Only)
Mayor Derry Essary*
Councilmember David Keith Brown
Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz
Councilmember David T. Ellis
Councilmember Jay Williams*
Councilmember Jay Smyre*

2010
Mayor Derry Essary
Councilmember David Keith Brown*
Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz*
Councilmember David T. Ellis*
Councilmember Lula Belle Maddox Mays (Cooky)
Councilmember Jay Smyre

2009
(*No Election Held)
*Mayor Derry Essary
Councilmember David Keith Brown
Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz
Councilmember David T. Ellis
*Councilmember Lula Belle Maddox Mays (Cooky)
*Councilmember Jay Smyre

2008
(*No Election Held)
*Mayor Derry Essary
*Councilmember David Keith Brown
*Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz
*Councilmember David T. Ellis
*Councilmember Lula Belle Maddox Mays (Cooky)
Appointed 03/11/08
Councilmember Jay Smyre

2007

(*No election held)
Mayor William H. Marshall*
Councilmember David Keith Brown, Appointed May 15, 2007
Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz *
Councilmember David T. Ellis
Councilmember Derry D. Essary
Councilmember Jay Smyre

2006
(*No election held -- **1-year unexpired term)
Mayor William H. Marshall
Councilmember Peter V. Tuters *
Councilmember Susan B. Schwartz *
Councilmember David T. Ellis *
Councilmember Derry D. Essary **
Councilmember Michelle H. Belco

2005
(*No election held)
Mayor William H. Marshall *
Councilmember Peter V. Tuters
Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley
Councilmember David T. Ellis
Councilmember Vincent B. DiVita *
Councilmember Michelle H. Belco *

Vincent DiVita resigned 8/16/05
Replaced by Derry Essary 8/16/05

2004
(*No election held)
Mayor William H. Marshall
Councilmember Peter V. Tuters (Unopposed)
Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley*
Councilmember David T. Ellis*
Councilmember Vincent B. DiVita
Councilmember Michelle H. Belco

2003
(No election held, Sherwood replaced by Belco)
Mayor William H. Marshall*
Councilmember Jill MacDonald
Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley
Councilmember David T. Ellis
Councilmember Vincent B. DiVita*
Councilmember Michelle H. Belco (unopposed)*

2002
(*No changes, no election held)
Mayor William H. Marshall
Councilmember Jill MacDonald*
Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley*
Councilmember David T. Ellis*
Councilmember Vincent B. DiVita
Councilmember William A. Sherwood 

2001
(*No changes, no election held)
Mayor William H. Marshall*
Councilmember Jill MacDonald
Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley
Councilmember David T. Ellis
Councilmember William A. Sherwood
Councilmember Vincent B. Divita

2000
(*No changes, no election held)
Mayor William H. Marshall*
Councilmember Jill MacDonald
Councilmember Cindy E. Buckley
Councilmember David T. Ellis
Councilmember William A. Sherwood
Councilmember Vincent B. Divita

Past Years' Elected Officials

 

Other Government Representatives

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Texas Senator District 7

 

Texas House of Representatives

Texas Congressman 133rd District of Texas

 

United States Senate Representatives

United States Congressional District 7

 

 

City Staff

City Staff

 

   

GerardoBarrera     

Gerardo Barrera

City Administrator 

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Gerardo Barrera began serving as City Administrator in January 2023. He is responsible to the Mayor and Council for the efficient administration of all City operations, including fiscal responsibility, staff management and promotes the best interests of the City and its residents. He has 20 years of experience in municipal government. Prior to his appointment, he served as Public Works Director for the City of West University Place. 

His priorities are to serve the City's residents with the help from staff, servant leadership, exceptional customer service, and responsible financial management. 

He is a Certified Public Manager, and earned a bachelor’s degree and MBA from the University of Houston. He is an active member of the American Public Works Association, the Texas City Management Associations and International City Management Association. 

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   Elvin Hernandez

Director of Public Works 

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Elvin Hernandez joined the City as Director of Public Works in 2023. In this capacity, he oversees all facets of the Public Works Department, including water and wastewater, streets, sidewalks, capital projects, and community development. He has over 10 years of experience, and most recently served as the Capital Improvements Manager for the City of Cibolo. 

Elvin is a Veteran of the United States Navy and a graduate of the University of Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. 

Susan Grass - Finance Manager     Susan Grass

    Finance Director 

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Susan joined the City in 2020 as Finance Manager and has since been promoted to Finance Director. As Director, she handles all financial operations of the City. She has over 25 years of finance expereince, primarily in audit, bringing great expertise and experience to the City. 

Susan is married and has a son who is in law school.              

 

Valerie-Cantu

 Valerie Cantu

Municipal Court Administrator/ Office Manager 

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Valerie has worked as the City's Municipal Court Administrator since 2007. She 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 assists with development services and utilities as needed, and manages office operations and City events. 

Valerie has two daughters and two grandchildren.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mallory Pack

Assistant to the City Administrator

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Mallory has been with the City since 2022 as Assistant to the City Administrator. In this capacity, she carries out a variety of administrative and analytical duties to support operations throughout all city departments. 

She is a graduate of Texas Christian University, and is pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the University of Houston. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jamee Gonzalez

Customer Service Clerk

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Jamee has worked as the City’s Customer Service Clerk since 2023. In this role, she processes building permits and utility billing. She brings over 20 years of high-quality customer service experience to the City. 

In her free time, Jamee enjoys watching baseball with her family and reading. 


Gama-Escamilla

 Gama Escamilla

Public Works Team Leader

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Gama has been with the City since 1991. He holds a level B Water System License and 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 two children. He is an avid reader and enjoys fine art.  

 


Oziel-Reyna

 Oziel Reyna

Public Works Operator & Animal Control Officer

Oz joined the City in 1998. He holds 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. He enjoys playing the guitar and cooking. 

 

 

 

Public Safety 

 

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Howard Miller

Interim Fire Chief

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Howard Miller has been appointed to serve as Interim Fire Chief of the Village Fire  Department (VFD).  Chief Miller joined VFD as a firefighter in 1980 and later promoted to Deputy Chief. Chief Miller also serves as the Training Officer and Emergency Management Coordinator for the Department. 

He attended West Texas A&M Fire School. He has been married for 37 years and has four daughters and eight grandchildren.

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Ray Schultz

Police Chief

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Chief Ray Schultz is a 36-year veteran of Law Enforcement starting his Law Enforcement career in 1982 working for the Albuquerque, New Mexico Police Department. Chief Schultz worked his way up through the ranks of the department and then moved to Scottsdale, Arizona where he was an Assistant Chief.  In 2005, Chief Schultz was asked to return to Albuquerque as the Chief of Police.  In 2015, Chief Schultz came to work for the Memorial Villages Police Department and assumed the position of Chief in March of 2017.

Chief Schultz is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, the FBI National Executive Institute and the Northwest Law Enforcement Executive Command College program. He is married and has three children and three grandchildren.

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