For decades, Bobby Gutierrez has believed that public service means more than holding elected office. Long before serving on the Bryan City Council and as Mayor, he was investing his time in organizations focused on planning, economic development, education, workforce development, veterans, regional cooperation and the future of the Brazos Valley.
Planning & Community Development
- A 12-year veteran of the City of Bryan Planning & Zoning Commission, including seven years as Chairman.
- Served on the BioCorridor Board.
- Served on the Texas A&M University RELLIS External Advisory Committee.
Economic Development & Regional Growth
- Currently serving on the executive committee of the Greater Brazos Partnership, the former Research Valley Partnership and Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation. The Greater Brazos Partnership is the regional economic development organization serving Bryan, College Station, Brazos County, the Texas A&M University System and the surrounding region.
- Served six years on the Bryan Business Council, leading the Education, Commercial and Retail subcommittees, and currently serves as a City Council liaison to the BBC.
- During his regional economic development service, served as Treasurer, Vice Chairman and Chairman.
- Serves on the Bryan-Brazos County Economic Development Foundation and currently serves as President.
- Served three years on the Bryan-College Station Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
- Serves on the First Financial Bank Board of Directors.
Education & Workforce Development
- Helped lead the effort to deliver more than 100 acres for Bryan ISD's regional workforce and Career & Technical Education campus, creating opportunities for generations of students to prepare for high-demand careers.
- Currently serves on the Bryan ISD Superintendent's Advisory Committee.
- Serves on the Bryan ISD Career & Technical Education Advisory Committee.
Regional & Environmental Service
- Serves on the Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA) Board and is the immediate past Chair.
Veterans & Community Giving
- One of the original five founders of Brazos Valley Cares, a nonprofit veterans outreach organization created to support veterans and their families throughout the Brazos Valley and beyond.
- Through the organization and the generosity of the community, millions of dollars have been raised to assist and support veterans.
"Leave it better than you found it."
Bobby Gutierrez
For Bobby, service has never been about collecting titles. It has been about bringing people together, solving problems and leaving Bryan and the Brazos Valley better than he found them.