Governor Greg Abbott reappointed William “Bill” Douglass as presiding officer of the Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2028, according to an April 17 announcement. The Regional Mobility Authority is a political subdivision that allows local transportation planning and project delivery leaders to partner with the state to deliver transportation infrastructure projects serving Grayson County.
Douglass, who resides in Sherman, is the former owner and chairman of Douglass Distributing Co. and Douglass Development Company. He has previously held leadership roles in several national organizations including the National Association of Convenience Stores, American Petroleum Institute, and Fuels Institute (now known as the Transportation Energy Institute). He currently serves as chairman of the Texoma Medical Center Board and is a member of the Austin College Board of Trustees. His prior service includes chairing both the Sherman Economic Development Corporation and Medical Plaza Hospital in Sherman.
Douglass has been involved with public service through gubernatorial appointments since 2013 on the Red River Boundary Commission and since 2023 on the Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority. In April, he received the Congressional Patriot Award for “recognition of the men and women, who give of their time and talent to make their community a better place for all.” He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and History from Muhlenberg College along with an honorary doctorate from Austin College.
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