Chief Financial Officer - Carolyn D. Miller, CPA
Carolyn joined the City of Brenham in May of 2005 and was promoted to the position of Director of Finance in October 2006. She was designated Chief Financial Officer in June 2009. For over 28 years, Carolyn has enjoyed a successful career in the public sector including public accounting, healthcare management, and corporate controller.
In 1980, Carolyn graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Accounting, and she is a certified public accountant. She is a charter member of the Women Former Students Network which is a Constituent Network of The Association of Former Students at Texas A&M University. Carolyn is a member of the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, Government Finance Officers Association and the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.
Community service includes past Lone Star Girl Scout Council troop leader, HOSTS (Help One Student to Succeed) mentor, St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran confirmation guide, and church choir member. Carolyn and her husband, Stephen, have two children. Allison is a graduate student at Texas State University; her goal is to become a Certified Public Accountant. Austin is a freshman at the University of Texas and intends on majoring in Mathematics.
Although Carolyn's career in government began only a few years ago, she believes that her "performance-driven" management style coupled with strong operational and financial expertise provides the foundation for upholding the public trust in government.
Fire Chief - Ricky Boeker
Ricky is a life long resident of Brenham and a 1977 graduate of Brenham High School. He joined the Department in May of 1988 and has advanced through the ranks to be elected Chief in 2005 by its membership. In 2008 he became the first paid Fire Chief for the City of Brenham. He has been an instructor for Texas A&M Municipal Fire School since 2000 and serves as Emergency Management Coordinator for the City of Brenham.
Ricky received the Brenham Fire Department's Firefighter of the year in 1995 and again in 2007. He was also the Central Texas Firemen's & Fire Marshal Firefighter of the year in 1996.
Ricky married his wife, Virginia, in 1982 and has 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
Ricky welcomes the chance to visit with anyone about the Department to hear their views and concerns. He are always looking for ways to improve and better serve the citizens of Brenham and Washington County.
Police Chief - Rex Phelps
Rex Phelps is the newest member of the City's management team, becoming the head of the police department June 1, 2009. Phelps has over 20 years in law enforcement, and was the chief of police for Forest Hill in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area for two years before coming to Brenham. Chief Phelps worked in patrol, criminal investigation and narcotics before before becoming a chief. He and his wife Jennifer have four children. Chief Phelps is a strong believer in listening to, and being involved in, his community.
Director of Public Utilities - Lowell Ogle, Jr.
Lowell Ogle, Jr. joined the City of Brenham team in 1984 in the Utility Billing Department working as a meter reader. After 2 years, he moved into the gas department, where he became the gas crew leader and eventually head of the department.
Lowell has served in various other positions in City management and is currently the Director of Public Utilities; where he oversees operations of water, sewer, gas, electric, wastewater treatment, water treatment, and sanitation.
Lowell views the city's utility infrastructure as a vital part of the City of Brenham.
Director of Public Works - Doug Baker
Doug Baker graduated from Brenham High School in 1965. He attended Blinn College from 1965 to 1966 and Lamar University from 1966 to 1970, having earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering.
Doug was employed with the City of Beaumont from 1971 to 1980, having the position of city engineer for the last three years of his employment there. Doug was a partner in the civil engineering firm of Fittz, Crozier, and Shipman from 1980 to 1983 and self employed from 1983 to 1984. Doug began his employment with the City of Brenham in 1984 as City Engineer. Doug is currently the Director of Public Works
The Public Works Department includes planning and zoning, building inspection, health inspection, airport, streets, and parks and recreation.
Director of Community Services - Wesley Brinkmeyer
Wesley is the newest member of the City's management team. He was hired as the Community Service Director April 26, 2010. Wesley is a graduate of Brenham High School and Texas A&M University. He holds a bachelor of science in political science. Wesley received with Professional Community and Economic Development Certification in 2010. Prior to joining the city, Wesley served as Project Manager of the Economic Development Foundation of Brenham.
Wesley is married, and he and his wife Aubrey, enjoy being involved in the community and the opportunity to give back.
The Community Services Division incorporates parks and recreations, Main Street, Community Development and the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library. Wesley and his Community Services team look forward to working with the community to continue to enhance our quality of life.