Introduction of the Board
Board Members of the Runaway Bay Economic Development Corporation are unpaid volunteers appointed by the Runaway Bay City Council. Board members typically serve for a two year term or until a replacement is chosen by the City Council, whichever is later. All board members must be residents of Runaway Bay, Texas. Individuals who wish to volunteer for the board in the event of an opening may do so by completing the VOLUNTEER Form available on the EDC page of the Runaway Bay City Website.
Officers
The Board of Directors shall elect a President and a Vice-President from the members of the Board of Directors. The term of the President and the Vice-President shall be for a period of one (1) year, expiring on the third Tuesday of July of each year. The City Secretary shall be the Secretary/Treasurer to serve as an executive officer of the Corporation.
Connect
If you have a question, comment, or input for the RBEDC Board, please notify City Hall who will get your question or input to the appropriate member of the board. You may also attend any RBEDC meeting and sign up to make a public (3 minute) presentation to the Board and meeting attendees. If you have a longer presentation, you may contact City Hall to have an item placed on the EDC agenda regarding your topic.
2020-2021 RBEDC Board Members
| First | Last | Position |
| Shivum | Agarwal | President |
| Richard | Griffin | Vice President |
| Steve | Holt | Board Member |
| Jim | Porterfield | Board Member |
| Leslie | Woodson | Board Member |
| Vacant | Board Member | |
| Vacant | Board Member | |
| City Council Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Herman | White | Mayor |
| Laura | Blackburn | City Council Member EDC Liason |
2019-2020 RBEDC Board Members
| First | Last | Position |
| Jim | Porterfield | President |
| Richard | Griffin | Vice President |
| Shivum | Agarwal | Board Member |
| Steve | Holt | Board Member |
| Leslie | Woodson | Board Member |
| Vacant | Board Member | |
| Vacant | Board Member | |
| City Council Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Herman | White | Mayor |
| Laura | Blackburn | City Council Member EDC Liason |
2018-2019 RBEDC Board Members
| First | Last | Position |
| Jim | Porterfield | President |
| Andrea | Griffeth | Vice President |
| Clay | Dent | Board Member |
| Richard | Griffin | Board Member |
| Steve | Holt | Board Member |
| Leslie | Woodson | Board Member |
| Vacant | Board Member | |
| City Council Representatives | ||
|---|---|---|
| Herman | White | Mayor |
| Laura | Blackburn | City Council Member EDC Liason |
2017-2018 RBEDC Board Members
| First | Last | Position |
| Jim | Porterfield | President |
| Laura | Blackburn | Vice President |
| Clay | Dent | Board Member |
| Richard | Griffin | Board Member |
| Andrea | Griffeth | Board Member |
| Steve | Holt | Board Member |
| Jamie | Sturdivant | Board Member |
2016-2017 RBEDC Board Members
| First | Last | Position |
| Clay | Dent | Chairman |
| Jim | Porterfield | Vice Chairman |
| Laura | Blackburn | Board Member |
| Don | Federspiel | Board Member |
| Jackie | Ishmael | Board Member |
| Jane | Miranda | Board Member |
| Michelle | Roberts | Board Member |
Original Board Members - 1995-1996
| First | Last | Position |
| Judy | Armstrong | Board Member |
| Jim | Bowlin | Board Member |
| Dean | Drevecky | Board Member |
| Ray | Foster | Board Member |
| Embry | Hines | Board Member |
| Larry | Kersten | Board Member |
| Glenn | Poynor | Board Member |
| William | White | Board Member |