JTEDC Regular Monthly Meeting

102 N. 5th

City Hall Meeting Room

Junction, Texas 76849

Tuesday, July  1, 2025 at 4:30 pm

Meeting Agenda

The Junction Texas Economic Development Corporation’s (JTEDC) mission is to attract, retain, and grow businesses and jobs and improve the quality of life in Kimble County.

The JTEDC had its beginnings in 1994, when voters in the City of Junction adopted a proposition authorizing the levy of a one-half cent “sales and use” tax within the city limits. This proposition and the Texas Development Corporation Act of 1979 (as amended) govern the types of activities that may be funded with the sales tax revenue collected by the City of Junction.

The JTEDC, a government entity, is the body responsible for administering economic development activities authorized by the 1994 City proposition and state law. The City Council is the governing body of the JTEDC. Its board consists of seven (7) members appointed by the City Council. Appointees, who serve staggered two-year terms, must be at least 18 years old, residents of Kimble County, and at least three (3) of the Board members must not be City employees or members of the City Council.

The JTEDC has undertaken a number of projects since its inception, which involved loan guarantees for local businesses, funding construction of facilities on the Texas Tech campus in Junction, making a grant to assist with upgrading the county airport, and assisting with City Park improvement projects. Depending on the nature of a project, both private and public entities are eligible for financial assistance. Cost-sharing grants continue to be the primary type of assistance provided by the JTEDC.

Sheila Mills, President

Sheila graduated from Junction High School and received a BBA in Finance from San Angelo State University.  She then began a 28 year career with the Texas Department of Transportation, serving as the Right of Way Division Project Delivery Director where she managed the statewide right of way acquisition and utility coordination process before retiring.  During her tenure, Sheila was also responsible for a $1.2 billion dollar budget for the State of Texas and was selected to lead several change initiative efforts for the department to identify, develop and successfully implement cost effective streamlined processes.  Sheila then worked three years as Vice President of Lochner Engineering firm before returning to Junction with husband, Greg to be closer to family and to enjoy retirement.  Sheila served eight years on the City of Georgetown, Texas Transportation Board, two of which she served as Chairperson.  She also served two years as the Transportation Chairperson for the International Right of Way Association.  She enjoys wine tasting, a good mystery book and playing cards.

Lisa Heap,  Vice President

Carmen Bierschwale, Secretary

Carmen Bierschwale moved to Junction in 2007 with her husband, Justin, a native of Junction, Texas. Together they have three children. Carmen has a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Texas A&M University. She serves as the Office Manager for the family business, Bierschwale Land Company, LLC.  The Bierschwale family also maintains a six-generation ranch in Kimble County.  In addition, Carmen is independently contracted by two professional organizations within the appraisal industry and serves as the Executive Director for both. Volunteerism is important to Carmen, and she is involved in many different organizations including the JTEDC, Kimble County Library board, Junction A&M Club, Junction Eagle Athletic Booster Club, and the First Presbyterian Church. A devoted sports fan, you can always find Carmen supporting her kids and all the Junction athletes, and of course, her Texas Aggies.

Doug Haynes, Treasurer

Doug moved to Kimble County late in the summer of 2005 to coordinate operations at the Junction office of Pedernales Electric Cooperative. Recently retired after 40 years of service, he served the Co-op’s members in underground distribution design, system maintenance and most recently served as the Director of District Operations for the Junction district.  A member of the First United Methodist Church, Doug participates in the choir and is an active participant in Parent University.  In addition to his service on the JTEDC, he also currently serves on the City Council in Place 4.  His interests include, among other things, his four grand kids, raising poultry, fishing and relaxing on the banks of the Johnson Fork Creek.

Tom Rattan
Tom is a native Texan who grew up in Midland. He graduated high school in 1967, attended Odessa Junior college a couple of semesters, then joined the Navy. He volunteered for river boat duty in Vietnam and, after four years in the Navy came back to Midland and attended Midland Junior College for two years and finished college at Arizona State University. He came back to Midland and went to work for an architecture firm there. After a few years opened his own firm and did mainly commercial design along with residential design.  Churches made up a large part of the practice. Tom is retired and living in Junction but still does a few projects for some of the local builders. He attends the College St. Church of Christ and is on the board at the Junction Golf Course. Interests include working in his pottery studio and fishing.

Marcy Levien

Cliff Robbins

Cliff Robbins is Vice President of Software Engineering at White House Custom Colour (WHCC), where he leverages his deep expertise in computer and data science to drive innovative print‐service solutions. A former Marine and founder of a successful digital marketing firm— which he grew and sold over a decade—Cliff combines strategic business vision with hands-on technical leadership. Based in Junction, Texas, he manages remote engineering teams, invests in rental property renovations on his ranch, and enjoys hunting and family time with his wife and four dogs. As an active member of the Junction Economic Development Committee, Cliff is passionate about supporting local growth and fostering opportunity in his community.

Vinetta Sanders, Office Manager
Vinetta moved to Junction in 2013 with her husband and two children. She quickly became involved in many different organizations in town, including Kimble County Library board, Lions Club, Kimble County Youth Show board and volunteering at Junction Elementary School. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from The University of Texas of the Permian Basin and her previous work included being a mental health caseworker, probation officer, and a victim’s services coordinator. She also stays busy keeping up with her kids’ school activities and sports, helping her husband with woodworking projects and spending time on the Llano River.

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