Experience

My background combines public service, engineering leadership, and community involvement—providing the experience needed to make thoughtful, well-informed decisions for Garden Ridge

Public Service

  • City Councilmember, Place 3 (2021-2025
  • Chair, Water Commission
  • Member, Planning & Zoning Commission
  • Member, Board of Adjustment
  • Member, Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (AAMPO) Technical Advisory Committee

These roles have given me a strong understanding of how our city operates and how decisions impact residents.

Professional Experience

I am a retired engineer with 38 years of service at DuPont de Nemours. 

  • Held leadership roles in engineering, operations, project management.
  • Managed multi-million-dollar budgets and capital improvement plans.
  • Led teams focuced on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
  • Certified Six Sigma Black Belt

After retiring, I worked as a consultant helping organizations improve operations, leadership, and performance. 

Education & Cerifications

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) – University of Houston – Victoria.
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – Texas A&M University
  • Registered Profess Engineer (Texas, Retired)
  • Six Sigma Black Belt

Community Involvement

  • President, Garden Ridge Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association
  • Board Member, 100 Club of Comal County
  • Active member, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
  • Member, Knights of Columbus

I have also supported numerous community organization and volunteer efforts throughout my career.

On May 2, 2026, vote for Jesse Valdez for City Council Place 4