Board of Directors

Melvin Davis, Jr.

President

2025

Member since

2016

Arthur "Arkie" Goodloe

Board Member

Member since

2023

Rick Andrews

Board Member

Member since

2022

Blake Neatherlin

Vice-President

2025

Member since

 2024

David Melms

Board Member

City Council - City of Big Lake

Member since

2024

Melanie Spratt

Legal Counsel

Non-voting


Joseph Haynes

Sec./Treas.

2025

Member since 

2024

Delfina Romero

Board Member


Member since

2020

Sheri Benson

City Administrator

Non-voting

City of Big Lake

The Board of Directors is the governing body for the Big Lake Economic Development Corporation under the umbrella of the City of Big Lake, Texas.  It is composed of seven (7) members of local citizens, each serving a two (2) year term or until his or her successor is appointed by the City Council.  The EDC Executive Director, EDC Administrative Assistant, City Administrator and Legal Counsel are also present at all board meetings, however, they shall not vote on any decisions.  

The Board President is the Executive Officer for the BLEDC.  He or she presides over all board meeting and functions and administers all board decisions.  As with each Board Member, the President does have the right to vote but must have the Board's approval in all decisions and policies.  The Board Vice-President acts on behalf of the Board President in his or her absence, or in the event of his or her inability to act.  The Board Secretary/Treasure keeps, or causes to be kept, a record of the minutes of all meetings of the Board and of any Board committee meetings. He or she shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Corporation. 

The BLEDC Board of Directors meet on a regular basis on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the board room of the Big Lake Economic Development Corporation at 309 E. 2nd Street, Big Lake, Texas.  Meeting dates and times may change due to conflict of schedules or holidays.  All meetings are open and the public is encouraged to attend.

If you would like to volunteer to serve as a member of the Board of Directors, please complete the following application and return to the Big Lake EDC office.  We encourage citizens of our community to get involved and learn how their city works and have their voices heard.  All applications will be considered regardless of age, sex, color, creed, sexual orientation and religious or political beliefs.  Big Lake is a diverse and multi-cultural community and we want to represent everyone.