Economic Development Corporation (EDC)

Purpose

The Gunter EDC is committed to improving the local and regional economy by creating wealth through new jobs, business retention and expansion, increasing the tax base, and recruiting new businesses.

Meetings

  • 6 p.m.
  • The first Thursday of each month
  • Gunter City Hall
    105 N. 4th Street
    Gunter, TX 75058

Find upcoming meeting dates on the Event Calendar. We post agendas 72 hours before the meeting on the website and on the bulletin board outside the main entrance door at City Hall. Notices which must be advertised are published in the official city paper.

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes. 

Board of Directors

Membership of the board consists of seven volunteers who reside within the city limits or ETJ. Members serve for two-year staggered terms. The Mayor and City Council appoint the board members. 

MemberPlaceRole
Tony Miorin2President
Cheryl Cohagen4Secretary
Kristy Padgett5Treasurer
Justin Parker1Member
Derek Piaschyk3Member
Jose Esparza6Member
Mario Quintana7Member

Staff Support: Director of Community and Economic Development, Noah Cullis
Email Noah Cullis

Projects

The following is a summary of activities and projects that the EDC has completed in support of the community.

  • Gunter Park Improvements - playset, fencing, irrigation, ballfield maintenance, and purchase of a concession trailer
  • Sponsorships:
    • Gunter Library and Museum
    • Gunter Volunteer Fire Department
    • Gunter ISD Scholarship program
  • Advertising
  • Networking Events
  • Partnered with the city for Impact Fee Study
  • Partnered with the city to extend and repair water lines for a retail strip center
  • USDA Grant Program