Tracy Swantner

Office Manager

Tracy was born and raised in Texas, spending her childhood in both Austin and Dallas. She became the Office Manager of the District in February 2024. She brings over 20 years of office management experience to the district, with former positions in the insurance, marina, and retail industries. Tracy and her husband have 2 children, and spend a majority of their time cheering them on at their softball and baseball games.

Shrader Davis

Groundwater Technician

Shrader grew up in Burnet County, and graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a B.S. in Geology. He started with the District in 2022, and holds a GeologistIn-Training Certification.

Mitchell Sodek

General Manager

Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Tarleton State University and a Master of Geographic Information Systems from Penn State University. Mitchell started working for the District as the staff Hydrologist in 2010, appointed Assistant General Manager/Hydrologist August 2016, and appointed General Manager June 2017. He has extensive knowledge of groundwater resources in Central Texas and represents the District on GMA 8 and Region K Boards.

Paul King

Director

Pct1234@centraltexasgcd.org
District Office: 512-756-4900

P.O. Box 870
Burnet, TX 78611

At Large

• Appointed as Director – June 2021
• Elected as Director / Unopposed – November 2022

Mr. King and his wife, Barbara, moved to Burnet County in 2007 when they both retired from careers in the oil and gas industry. He graduated from Marietta College (Ohio) with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering and is a retired professional engineer. In 2008, he received a Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies from St. Thomas University (Houston). During their retirement the Kings enjoy living on their ranch five miles south of Burnet, volunteering in various charitable activities, and travel.

Kathy Griffis-Bailey

Secretary/Treasurer

pct1@centraltexasgcd.org
District Office: 512-756-4900

P.O. Box 870
Burnet, TX 78611

Precinct 1

• Elected as Director / Unopposed – November 2016
• Elected Secretary/Treasurer by the Board of Directors – November 2018
• Elected as Director / Unopposed – November 2020
• Elected Secretary/Treasurer by the Board of Directors – December 2020

Mrs. Griffis-Bailey was born and raised in Austin. She and her husband moved to Lampasas in 1983, and they became residents of Burnet County in 1993. She received a BA degree in zoology from Texas Tech University and a MS degree emphasizing health administration from The University of Texas at Austin. She was employed in various managerial and leadership positions in both the private and public sectors and retired in 2014.

Ryan Rowney

President of the Board

pct2@centraltexasgcd.org

P.O. Box 870
Burnet, TX 78611

Precinct 2

• Elected as Director / Unopposed – November 2018
• Elected President by the Board of Directors – December 2020
• Elected as Director / Unopposed – November 2022
• Elected President by the Board of Directors – December 2022

Mr. Rowney is a lifelong resident of Burnet County, graduating from Burnet High School in 1982. He recently concluded a 34.5 year career at the LCRA, where he retired as the Vice President of Water Operations in the spring of 2018. Mr. Rowney resides just outside of Burnet on CR 200C and in his spare time he ranches, hunts, and enjoys watching his grandchildren play various sports.

Homer Will

Director

pct3@centraltexasgcd.org

P.O. Box 870
Burnet, TX 78611

Precinct 3

• Elected as Director / Unopposed – November 2020

Ricky Bindseil

Vice President of the Board

pct4@centraltexasgcd.org

P.O. Box 870
Burnet, TX 78611

Precinct 4

• Elected as Director / Unopposed – November 2018
• Elected Vice-President by the Board of Directors – December 2020
• Elected as Director / Unopposed – November 2022
• Elected Vice-President by the Board of Directors – December 2022