Emergency Management Coordinators
Kaufman County
Steve Howie
469-376-4163
Howie has held that position since 2010. Previously he had been with the Dallas Fire Department for over 32 years having held the rank of Lieutenant for 20 of those years. Steve has also served as a patrol officer with the Terrell Police Department and in the U.S. Military as a Sergeant. Steve has a passion for managing disasters and preparing for them while taking the safety of the Citizens of Kaufman County as his number one priority.
Hunt County
Richard Hill
(903) 408-4246
Reappointed by the board in August 2021. Also serves as the Hunt County Fire Marshal.
Community Development Directors
Kaufman County
Monique Hunter
469-376-4129
Development Services was created in October of 2018 to handle most of the permitting requirements in the unincorporated areas of the County. It is tasked with protecting and preserving the health and safety of our citizens as well as the environment.
Hunt County
Brian Toole
(903) 408-4204
development@huntcounty.net
Regulates short- and long-range planning, land development, subdivision platting and zoning appeals.
County Economic Development
Kauffman County
Dona Huerta-Simmons
County Communications & Economic Development Coordinator
469-376-4116
The Kaufman County Communications and Economic Development Office is here to provide consistent, accurate, interesting, and helpful information to the residents, businesses, and visitors of this county of more than 140,000 people.
Hunt County
Paul Kelley, Chair
Economic Development Alliance
903-274-4047
The purpose of the Economic Development Alliance is to communicate important issues related to economic development in Hunt County.
County Chambers of Commerce
Kauffman County
Carlton Tidwell, President & CEO
972-563-5703
carlton@terrelltexas.com
Carlton runs the Chamber’s YouTube channel: In these uncertain times, we want to reassure our members and prospective members that the Terrell Chamber of Commerce / CVB is here for you. Please reach out if you have questions and we will do our best to give or find you answers.
The Kaufman Chamber of Commerce
Anne Glasscock, CEO
(972) 932-3118
We aim to provide significant innovative and impactful resources ensuring prosperous trade development and enhanced quality of life for Kaufman neighbors.
Hunt County
Tawakoni Regional Chamber of Commerce
Tammie Anthony, Chamber Director
Gabrielle Suglia, Chamber Director
office@laketawakonichamber.org
(903) 447-3020
The LTRCC prides itself on its ability to provide a fun and engaged atmosphere where business owners and community leaders look forward to meeting with each other.
Greenville Chamber of Commerce
Shelley Corrales
President & CEO
903-455-1510
shelley@greenvillechamber.com
The mission of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce is to partner with the business community by providing opportunities for prosperity.
State and County Environmental Groups
Victoria Howard, Chair
214-369-5543
Victoria.howard@sierraclub.org
The Dallas Sierra Club is an all-volunteer grass roots organization that shares a common interest in protecting the health of their families, environment and planet.
Agricultural Bureaus
(972) 962-2116
Kaufman County Farm Bureau is a membership organization dedicated to supporting agriculture in Kaufman County, Texas.
(903) 455-6782
kalexander@txfb-ins.com
Mission is to be the Voice of Texas Agriculture.
(469) 376-4520 – Kaufman County
Kaufman-tx@tamu.edu
(903) 455-9885 - Hunt County
hunt-tx@tamu.edu
Mission: To provide the citizens quality, relevant outreach and continuing educational programs. This includes things like 4-H & youth development, and a Texas Master Gardener Program.
K-12 Public Schools
Kaufman County
Terrell Independent School District
Dr. Georgeanne Warnock, Superintendent
georgeanne.warnock@terrellisd.org
972-563-7504 Ext. 13314
The Board:
Dena Risinger, President
Monty Westbrook, Vice President
Ann Kines McDonald, Secretary
Tonya Derrick
Nicholas Alford
Ashley Carmona-Fivecoat
Reginald Pegram
District Schools:
Dr. Bruce Wood Elementary School
Gilbert Willie Sr. Elementary School
Global Leadership Academy
J.W. Long Elementary School
W.H. Burnett Early Childhood Center
Herman Furlough, Jr. Middle School
Terrell High School
Hunt County
Quinlan Independent School District
Jeff Irvin, Superintendent
903-356-1202
kathy.goleman@quinlanisd.net
The Board:
Kenny Stone, President
Rusty Case, Vice President
Eric Kleiber, Secretary
Rick Grant
Todd Darter
Billie Miller
Dale Chreene
District Schools:
Ford High
Thompson Middle
Butler Intermediate
Cannon Elementary
PRIDE Academy
DAEP
Veterans Organizations
American Legion Post 165
(972) 932-6083
Kaufmanpost@gmail.com
Disabled American Veterans And Auxiliary
John Turner Jr, Commander
adjutant@huntcountydav.org
Veterans Outpost
David Thompson, Founder
972-771-7280
vetoutpost@gmail.com
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4011
903-455-9085
VFWPost4011@gmail.com
Higher Education
Kaufman County
Southwestern Christian College
(972) 524-3341
In keeping with this concept of "Christian Living", Southwestern Christian College is dedicated to the purpose of offering such academic instruction that will prepare the student to effectively take his place in the business and social world, well rooted and grounded in the Word of God.
Trinity Valley Community College at Kaufman
972 932-4309
info@tvcc.edyu
Whether you want to quickly acquire job skills, work toward a college degree or just take classes for life enrichment.
Hunt County
(903) 886-5102
Texas A&M University–Commerce is a public university in Commerce, Texas. With an enrollment of over 12,000 students as of fall 2017, the university is the third-largest institution in the Texas A&M University System.
(903) 454-9333 (Greenville Location)
Paris Junior College is a comprehensive community college serving the region’s educational and training needs while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of our diverse community.
County Hospitals
Kaufman County
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman
972-932-7200
Texas Health Resources is a faith-based, nonprofit health system that cares for more patients in North Texas than any other provider.
Hunt County
contact@huntregional.org
903-408-5000
Hunt Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is based in Greenville, Texas. This large, regional hospital includes a wide range of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, from surgery to cancer care to labor and delivery
Influential Service Organizations
Deb Helm, Executive Director
(972) 563-9955
Have a variety of programs including college scholarships, blood drives, veteran services, library support and health and emergency programs.
The Social Science Club of Terrell
Tori Lucas, President
Infor@terrellssc.org
The Social Science Club of Terrell has continued its objective of intellectual development of its members, as well as raising funds to benefit Terrell civic and educational projects. Current benefactors include, but are not limited to, the Heritage Museum, the Share Center of Terrell, and college scholarships.
Rotary Club of Greenville
Kami Williams, President
(903) 454-2345
We provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Twin Rotors Mission
Paula Morgan, Founder/President
paula@twinrotorsmission.org
Your support helps us to work in our veteran community to develop programs, build networking opportunities, and host events.
CASA for Hunt County
Lori Cope, Executive Director
lori.cope@casaforhuntcounty.org
CASA volunteers stay by a child’s side throughout the case, advocating first for reunification when safe and possible.
Religious Groups
The ROCK Church of Terrell
Pastor Gary Weams
972) 524-6307
Therockchurchofterrell@yahoo.com
Life Pointe Church
Pastor Rusty Hathcock
Pastor@mylifepointechurch.com
972-563-1232
Terrell First Baptist
John Lowrie, Senior Pastor
John@fbcterrell.org
972-563-7561
Vansickle Baptist Church
Dr. David Upchurch, Senior Pastor
903.883.4619
info@vansickle.org
Fellowship Bible Church
Travis Chappell, Pastor
travis@greenvillefbc.org
(903) 454-2717
