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Ronald E. Cox Biography Ronald E. Cox has been malTied to his wife, Susan, for 33 years. They have two children, daughter Emily, and son, Tim, who is the father of Ron and Susan's first grandchild, Cominey. Ron received a Bachelor of Science from Abilene Christian University in 1972 and a Master of Arts from University of Texas at Tyler in 1981. Ron entered the govemmental arena in 1972 with the Brazos Valley Development Council in Bryan and, after almost two years went to work for the East Texas Council of Govemments (ETCOG) in Kjlgore. After five years with ETCOG, Ron 'accepted his first position as City Manager in 1978 with the City- of Rusk. He was the City of Rusk's first City Manager. Two years later, he became the City Manager of Center. Four years later (1984), Ron accepted the position of City Manager ofthe City of Kilgore, where he served for six years. In November 1990, he became Friendswood's third City Manager. Ron has been involved in local govemment for 34 years and has held the position of City Manager for 28 of the 34 years. Ron is active in many govemmental organizations including the Intemational City Management Association, Texas Municipal League, and Texas City Management Association (TCMA). Ron served as president ofTCMA Regions V and VI. He served on the Board of Directors of TCMA from 1995-1997 and served as TCMA's president in 1997-98. He continues to actively participate in various TCMA professional development programs. In 2005, Ron was awarded TCMA's Lifetime Achievement Award, an exceptional honor, and in 2006 was awarded TCMA Life Member status. 111 1990, Ron was appointed by Governor Bill Clements to the Board of Trustees of the Texas Municipal Retirement System and served on the Board until 1993. He was chosen to serve on the Board of Trustees ofthe Texas Municipal League IntergovenU11ental Risk Pool in 1986 and served on the Executive Committee from 1990 until his resignation in 1991. Ron was a charter member of the Texas Coalition of Cities on Franchised Utility Issues (TCCFUI). He now serves as a consultant to many cities of small to medium size in the State of Texas. His work includes strategic goal setting, professional staff searches, staff leadership development, and teclU1ical assistance on various management issues. August 30, 200(i r"