Members

Chair

Thomas Martinez is a lifelong Taylor resident and has a passion for this community and held many leadership positions over his lifetime including President of the Temple College at Taylor (TCAT) Foundation, Taylor ISD Board Trustee,  Taylor Chamber Board Member, Chamber President and Development Chair of the Taylor Education Enrichment Foundation.

Vice-Chair

Tim Mikeska started his 47 year career in Emergency Services in 1978.  He has been certified as an EMT, EMT Paramedic, State EMS Instructor/Examiner, and Adjunct Professor of EMS Programs.  He also had a 26 year career in the Fire Service retiring as Chief of the District.  In 1980, he was the Director and President of East Williamson County Emergency Care Team, the very first EMS Volunteer First Responder Organization in the county.   As a pilot, rated in both airplanes and helicopters, he is currently a Command Pilot for Angel Flight and a CERT Instructor.  He currently teaches numerous Emergency Care Certification Courses as the Director of the Taylor Heartsaver Foundation.  In 2001, the State of Texas Military Forces awarded him the "Texas Eagle Award" and in 2002, the U.S. Department of Defense awarded him the  "Seven Seals" National Award.   In 2025, he was named Taylor's Outstanding Citizen.  

Secretary

Treasurer

Chad Tywater is a dedicated Store Manager for Walmart with a 30-year career in the retail industry. Throughout his professional journey, Chad has also demonstrated a strong commitment to community service, having a long history of working with non-profit organizations. He served on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Texas from 2012 to 2022, including a tenure as Board Chair from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, Chad contributed to the Kiwanis Club in Luling, Texas, as Secretary from 2008 to 2009. Residing in Round Rock, TX, Chad is a proud father of three children, balancing his professional and community service roles with family life.

City of Taylor Fire Chief

Honorary Chair/ Consultant

With a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Texas State University, Jesse has a strong foundation in government and public administration. His career began as a Policy Analyst and Legislative Liaison, where he evaluated state policies, management practices, and fiscal affairs across key areas, including local government, criminal justice, and transportation. Transitioning to the private sector, he now applies his analytical expertise and strategic communication skills to entrepreneurship. 

Taylor EDC

Geneva, Switzerland

City of Taylor

Shelli Cobb was elected to City Council, District 2 in May 2024. She was first sworn in May 14, 2024. Her current term expires in May 2027

Mrs. Cobb grew up in the small town of Dalhart in the panhandle of Texas. She graduated from Texas Tech University and served 31 years as a teacher, coach and assistant athletic director. Twenty-five of those years were spent in Taylor, before she retired in May 2023. She is an active member of First United Methodist Church where she serves on several committees, is a member of the TEE Foundation, a volunteer of Shepherd’s Heart and the Taylor Animal Shelter, and an official of both the UIL State Track and Field Meet as well as the Area Special Olympics Track Meet. 

Mrs. Cobb and her husband Brian are the proud parents of their oldest son, Clayton, who is a Texas State Trooper stationed in East Georgetown and Taylor, and their youngest son, Conner, who is attending college in College Station. She is currently the Marketing and PR Specialist at S & D Plumbing in Taylor.

Taylor Fire Dept.

Taylor ISD

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Taylor Compress