Midland City Manager appointed to state board by Governor Abbott

MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – City Manager Tommy Gonzalez was among the three Texans appointed to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees on Wednesday, with a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.

The Board oversees the Texas Municipal Retirement System, which is responsible for providing a secure retirement benefit plan for eligible employees of more than 800 cities, according to a release by the Governor’s Offic e.

“This prestigious appointment is a testament to Tommy’s dedication, leadership, and expertise in municipal governance. In his capacity as a member of the TMRS Board of Trustees, Tommy will have the opportunity to contribute his insights and perspectives to the administration and oversight of the retirement system, benefiting not only the City of Midland but municipalities across the state of Texas,” the City of Midland said in a release.

Gonzalez has previously served as the city manager for El Paso, where he earned the Baldrige Foundation E. David Spong Lifetime Leadership Award in 2022. He helped El Paso earn various awards including the All-America City Award and the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. As Irving’s city manager from 2006 to 2013, he helped the city earn the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and Texas Award for Performance Excellence.

Gonzalez holds leadership roles on several boards and has received recognition for economic and public sector excellence, is a black belt in Lean Six Sigma and served in the U.S. Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Gonzalez received a Bachelor of Science from Eastern New Mexico University and Master of Public Administration from Texas Tech University.

Tricia Mirabelle of Cedar Park and Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E. of McAllen were also appointed to the Board. Mirabelle’s term is set to expire on February 1, 2027.

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