Former Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson Joins J.L. Powers & Associates

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Patterson Brings Lifetime of Public Service Experience To Consulting Firm 

AUSTIN, TEXAS — After a career of outstanding military and public service, including twelve years as Texas Land Commissioner, Jerry Patterson is joining J.L. Powers & Associates as its newest business development consultant.

Patterson is a Marine Vietnam veteran with 24 years of active and reserve service, retiring as a reserve Lieutenant Colonel in 1993. He was elected to the Texas Senate in 1992, and as Texas Land Commissioner in 2002, serving in that office through 2014. 

Now, as a consultant with J.L. Powers & Associates, Patterson is bringing his knowledge and experience to the private sector.

J.L. Powers Principal Judge Jim Powers said Patterson will be a tremendous resource for companies involved in oil and gas production, land develo­­pment, veterans affairs issues and a variety of other arenas.

“Jerry Patterson has been an exceptional public servant and an advocate for all Texans,” Powers said. “He has dedicated his life to helping others, both in his military service and as a statewide elected official. Jerry’s ready to share his knowledge and skills with the private sector, using his unique background and experience to help companies achieve their business development goals.”

Patterson said that in this new role with J.L. Powers, he can continue to promote Texas industry and the thriving Lone Star economy.

“J.L. Powers has become an incredible business development resource for companies across the state of Texas and beyond,” Patterson said. “It is a firm where consultants are held to a high standard of character and accountability. I’m looking forward to working with this team of great business and community leaders.”

As Land Commissioner, Patterson headed the state agency responsible for managing the state lands and mineral resources constitutionally dedicated to public and higher education. Under his leadership, the Texas General Land Office set historical records for real estate and oil and gas income, and maintained a double-digit rate of return on its multibillion-dollar portfolio. As chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board, he presided over the greatest expansion of state veterans benefits in the history of the TVLB. 

Patterson was responsible for balancing the public access v. private property interests along 367 miles of Texas coast, as well as managing disaster recovery operations after Hurricane Ike. He was president of the Western States Land Commissioners Association and selected as the 2007 Texan of the Year for his efforts to preserve and promote Texas history.

J.L. Powers & Associates provides a variety of third party business development, reputation management and media consulting services. Its team includes consultants in Texas, California and Washington, D.C.  Led by former Hays County Judge Jim Powers, the consulting firm features experts on business strategy, public policy, strategic communication, media relations and a number of other critical areas.