Elected Officials & City Staff

Karen H. Glynn, P.E.

City Administrator / Acting City Secretary

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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 and two grandchildren.

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

Susan Grass

Finance Director  

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Susan joined the City in September 2020 as the City's Finance Manager and has since been promoted to Finance Director. Susan has over 25 years of finance experience, primarily in audit, bringing great expertise and experience to the City.  Susan  handles all of the financial aspects of the City.

Susan is engaged and has a son, Brandon, who is in law school.

Valerie Cantu

Municipal Court Administrator / Office Manager

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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 also manages the office needs and numerous events for the City.

Valerie has two daughters and two grandchildren.

Elson Cornelius

Customer Service Clerk

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Elson joined the City in September 2022.  Elson is your "first responder" when you call City Hall!  He handles the City's customer service calls, Utility Billing Process, and more!   Elson brings over 20 years of customer service experience to the City. 

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 and son-in-law and a grandson.

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 art. 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.

Oziel Reyna, Jr.

Public Works Team Member

JR joined the City in February 2021, having worked as needed previously.  JR assists the Public Works Team in managing the City's water system, taking readings daily and addressing various public works work orders and needs.  JR has learned from the best both at home and at the office!  JR is also a musician!

Mallory Pack

Assistant to the City Administrator

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Mallory joined the City at the end of August and has been a great addition to the Team!  She is working part time in this role.  Mallory is a graduate of Texas Christian University (TCU), and is pursuing a Master of Public Administration at the University of Houston.

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 served the U.S. Air Force and fire departments in California, Portugal, Nebraska, and Georgia. In 2013 he lead the Department to achieving the highest fire suppression rating available from the Insurance Services Office (ISO). This rating is known as an "ISO Class 1".

Ray Schultz

Police Chief

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Police 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 3 children and 3 grandchildren.