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Lufkin is the ideal location for your new or expanding business! We will help you every step of the way, and we look forward to being of service. Contact us with any questions.

Bob joined the City of Lufkin Economic Development team in February 2018.

Bob worked for Temple-Inland over 20 years. As the Director of Ad Valorem Taxes he was responsible for approximately $30 million in annual tax payments, managed the approval of tax abatements and a variety of economic grants in multiple states. Bob was also the Director of State Government Affairs, responsible for all aspects of Temple- Inlands’ local and state government activities. Bob’s most recent job was with BHP Billiton, the world’s largest mining company, as the Texas and Louisiana Corporate Affairs Manager, where he worked directly with local and state officials.

Bob has served on the Texas Association of Manufacturers Executive Committee, the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association Board of Directors and the Texas Forest Industry Council Board of Directors. He has also served on the boards for Dell’s Children Hospital Volunteer Services, the Lake Travis Education Foundation and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Operation Game Thief.