Board of Directors & Staff

Meet the Board & Staff at GCCDD

Board Members

The Board of Directors of the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District consists of five officers (positions 1 through 5) elected to unlimited four-year terms. Elections to the Board of Directors are held every two years, the first Saturday in May during even-numbered years, with the five positions being filled alternately.

The Board primarily concerns itself with broad questions of policy, and the application of policies is an administrative task performed by the District's Operations Manager and staff, who hold responsibility for the effective administration and supervision of the District's programs.

The Board is considered the authoritative unit, with no Board member exercising individual authority in regard to the District except as part of that unit. Individually, the Board member may not commit the District to any policy, act or expenditure. Board members do not represent any factional segment of the community but are rather a part of the body that represents and acts for the community as a whole.

Any person 18 years of age or older who is a Texas citizen, District resident and registered voter and is not disqualified under the state constitution or its laws from holding a civil office is eligible to be elected or appointed a Board member.

The Board members may be contacted through the District office at (281) 482-0404.

board_05_2024


Rusty_Burkett

Rusty Burkett

President

rburkett@gccdd.dst.tx.us

David_Johnson

David Johnson

Vice President

djohnson@gccdd.dst.tx.us

Kim_Girouard

Kim Girouard

Treasurer

kgirouard@gccdd.dst.tx.us

James_Gibson

James Gibson

Board Director

jgibson@gccdd.dst.tx.us

Jason_Jones

Jason Jones

Secretary

jjones@gccdd.dst.tx.us


Staff

To serve its constituency and carry out its mission, the District employs addtional full-time employees. The following individuals are available to address your questions or concerns and may be reached at (281) 482-0404, or by emailing contact@gccdd.dst.tx.us.

placeholder user

Paige Bailey

CEO/General Counsel
pbailey@gccdd.dst.tx.us
CEO/General Counsel

Responsibilities include the combined the leadership role of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with the in-depth legal expertise of a General Counsel, essentially overseeing the overall operations of the District while providing high-level legal guidance and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations; this role reports directly to the board of directors and is responsible for both strategic business decisions and managing legal risks across the organization.

placeholder user

Kathy Grace

Administrative Manager

Directs and coordinates all administrative and clerical activities of the District including:

  • Managing administrative personnel

  • Developing and maintaining employee benefit programs

  • Health insurance and retirement plans

  • Maintaining general ledger accounts and balances

  • Preparing, administering investment of District funds

  • Coordinating bi-annual (on even number years) election with the City of Friendswood.

placeholder user

Samantha Haritos
CFM, ENV SP

Chief Operating Officer of Financial Procurement, Partnerships, and Strategic Planning
sharitos@gccdd.dst.tx.us
placeholder user

Scott R. Sheridan, PE, RPLS, CFM

Contract District Engineer

Scott Sheridan is President of Daniel Scott Engineering, LLC. He is responsible for the review of plat and plan submittals to the District. He also assists the District with any civil engineering needs they need on their facilities.

placeholder user

Derrell Cobb

Crew Leader for the District

Derrell supervises and coordinates the construction activities on the creeks and drainage ditches.