ETCOG is pleased to announce its new Chairman, City of Quitman Mayor Randy Dunn, the new Board and Executive Committee Officers serving for FY 2025, and Executive Committee members serving a new two-year term. The ETCOG Board of Directors appoints the Executive Committee, which is responsible for establishing the policies, programs, and services on behalf of the Board for our 14-county region.

Board Officers

Chairman – City of Quitman Mayor Randy Dunn

1st Vice Chairman – Rusk County Commissioner Robert Kuykendall

2nd Vice Chairman – City of Whitehouse Mayor James Wansley

3rd Vice Chairman – Camp County Judge AJ Mason

Secretary/Treasurer – Smith County Commissioner Ralph Caraway

“I am proud to serve on the Executive Board for ETCOG!” said Mayor Randy Dunn. “Since the time I began serving, I have learned there is so much more that ETCOG offers than I knew before. As Chairman for the upcoming fiscal year, I hope we can offer more communication to our counties and communities, making them aware of the funding, knowledge, and assistance available to them. The population growth in our part of the state offers huge opportunities for economic growth and I want our region to take advantage of all the resources available. ETCOG staff is ready and very capable to help!”

New Executive Committee Terms

Cherokee County – City of Rusk Mayor Ben Middlebrooks

Gregg County – Judge Bill Stoudt

Rains County – Commissioner Jeremy Cook

Smith County – Commissioner Ralph Caraway

Smith County Cities – City of Whitehouse Mayor James Wansley

New Executive Committee Members

Gregg County Cities – City of Longview Councilwoman Michelle Gamboa

Marion County – City of Jefferson Mayor Patricia Finstrom

"I am grateful for the volunteer service rendered by all of our elected officials and particularly want to thank and congratulate our new Chairman, Mayor Randy Dunn, and the rest of our ETCOG Officers and Board members for their selfless dedication and service to our region," said ETCOG's Executive Director, David Cleveland.