GSMP Announces 660+ New Jobs In Hays and Caldwell Counties In FY 2017

Greater San Marcos Partnership Releases 2017 Annual Report and Announces 2018 Board of Directors.

San Marcos, Tex. – The Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) announced over 660 new jobs and more than $27.8 million in investment in Hays and Caldwell Counties between October 1, 2016, and September 30, 2017. The announcement comes with the release of its Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Annual Report at the organization’s Annual Meeting on October 12, 2017 at Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in San Marcos.

Key highlights from the report include:

• 11 relocation/expansions announcements resulting in 662 new jobs
• 175 existing business interactions
• $138 million+ invested or committed in transportation infrastructure
• Full two-county region obtains Triple Freeport status
• 30 percent of 7^th through 12^th grade students participate in career-focused programs
• New brand and website for GSMP unveiled
• National media coverage in Forbes, CNBC, Thrillist, and Bloomberg Technology

The full report is available to the public online at greatersanmarcostx.com/annual-reports.

“On behalf of the Greater San Marcos Partnership team, I’m proud to say that we’ve seen another successful year for economic development in our two-county region,” said Adriana Cruz, President of Greater San Marcos Partnership. “From a new headquarters and obtaining triple freeport status for the whole region, to major national media coverage and a new website, logo, and brand – all while going through a transition to a new office – Team GSMP has accomplished many major goals and has made strides in meeting our metrics laid out in the Vision 2020 plan. Thank you to everyone who has continued to support our mission.”

GSMP uses the Vision 2020 five-year regional economic development strategy to guide its plan of for FY 2015 through 2020. Metrics included in the report are laid out in the strategy, which is available at greatersanmarcostx.com/vision-2020.

In addition to the release of its Annual Report, GSMP announces the FY 2018 Board of Directors Officers and Members, which will be chaired by Dr. Denise Trauth, President of Texas State University.

2018 Greater San Marcos Partnership Board of Directors Officers

• Dr. Denise Trauth, President, Texas State University (Chair)
• Patrick Rose, President, Corridor Title Company (Chair Elect)
• Becky Collins, General Manager, Walton Development & Management (Secretary)
• Anthony Stahl, CEO, Central Texas Medical Center (Treasurer)
• John Schott, Market President Ret., Frost Bank (Past Chair)

2018 Greater San Marcos Partnership Board of Directors Members

• Dr. Hector Aguilar, Dean of Continuing Education, Austin Community College
• Susan Bohn, Superintendent, Lockhart Independent School District
• Michael Cardona, Superintendent, San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District
• Kevin Carswell, Owner, Mochas & Javas
• Will Conley, Commissioner, Hays County (Honorary Co-Chair & Past Chair)
• Melissa Derrick, Council Member, City of San Marcos
• John Doucet, President & CEO, Doucet & Associates
• Lonnie Hall, Director, Gary Job Corps
• Ron Hart, Broker, Hart Properties
• Donnie Hirsch, President, San Marcos Manufacturers Association
• Fred Heldenfels, President, Heldenfels Enterprises
• Jane Hughson, Council Member, City of San Marcos
• Debbie Ingalsbe, Commissioner, Hays County
• Brenda Jenkins, Senior Vice President, ECM International
• Joe Kenworthy, Chair, Economic Development San Marcos
• John Kroll, Council Member, City of Dripping Springs
• Robert McDonald, McDonald Development Group
• Terry Mitchell, President, Momark Development
• Linda Moore, Board of Directors, Luling Economic Development Corporation
• Jeff Nydegger, Partner, Winstead PC (General Counsel)
• Bert Lumbreras, City Manager, City of San Marcos
• Chuck Nash, President, Chuck Nash Auto Group
• Scott Sellers, City Manager, City of Kyle
• Rick Skiles, Owner, Skiles & Associates R.E.
• Ed Theriot, Commissioner, Caldwell County
• John Thomaides, Mayor, City of San Marcos (Honorary Co-Chair)
• Rob Tobias, Director, City of Lockhart Economic Development
• Roland Velvin, President, Lockhart First National Bank
• Adriana Cruz, President, Greater San Marcos Partnership (Ex-Officio)

In FY 2017, GSMP operated on a $1.6 million budget, comprised of funding from 9 public sector and 128 private sector investors. The complete list of current GSMP Investors is available at greatersanmarcostx.com/investor-directory.

PHOTO: 2018 Greater San Marcos Partnership Board Officers Central Texas Medical Center CEO Anthony Stahl, Corridor Title Company President Patrick Rose, Texas State University President Dr. Denise Trauth, and Walton Development & Management General Manager Becky Collins, with Greater San Marcos Partnership President Adriana Cruz, attend GSMP 2017 Annual Meeting on October 12, 2017 at Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in San Marcos. 

About Greater San Marcos Partnership

Greater San Marcos Partnership (GSMP) is the 501c6 regional economic development organization serving the city of San Marcos, and Hays and Caldwell Counties focused on positioning the region for a wider diversity of quality jobs for all with higher wages. The GSMP mission is to promote sustainable, responsible and comprehensive economic development in the greater San Marcos region by implementing a five-year economic development strategic plan. Visit greatersanmarcostx.com for more information.