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| Bill Huddleston, Candidate for Hays County Sheriff |
Bill W. Huddleston
301 N. Guadalupe, Suite 102
San Marcos, TX 78666
512-618-7688
investigate.tx@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration 1968
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, Texas
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATIONS
TCLEOSE Certified Master Peace Officer
TCLEOSE Certified Instructor
FBI Certified Sniper / Sniper Instructor
Exceed professional development / continuing education requirements for peace officers by over
2,000 TECLEOS hours
EXPERIENCE
Law Enforcement Professional
Hays County Sheriff's Department 1987 – 2006
• SWAT Team Commander
o Tactical Command
o Sniper Team Leader
o Sniper
o Team Leader
o Entry Team Member
• Criminal Investigator
• Narcotics Investigator
o Hays County Task Force
o DEA, Federal Narcotics Task Force
• Patrol Sergeant
• Patrol Deputy
• Reserve Sheriff's Deputy
Property Development and Land Management
Owner 1997 – present
Huddleston Ranch, Sylvester, Texas
• Increased annual income of 3,300 acre West Texas Ranch over 400% from 1997 to 2004
• Directed and managed mineral, oil, gas and associated contracts, distributed and increased annual return on investment to 5 individual shareholders
• Utilized sound land management practices to insure return and increase of wildlife, promoting environmental conservation and increasing hunting profitability with sound lease restrictions.
• Manage and oversee subcontractors, lease holders proper crop rotation, cattle distribution, pasture and watershed maintenance and erosion control
• Demonstrate business acumen and sound contract management, financial management skills:
o Negotiated and secured the purchase of ranch ultimately totaling 2,131 acres at below market value as sole proprietor.
o Accomplished renovation and historical preservation of original 1920's ranch house and barn
Huddleston Property Management, San Marcos, Texas
• Management of residential rental property in San Marcos, Texas
• Realized profitablity within two years rather than 3-year projection
• Increased property value through substantial improvements to both interior and exterior
• Implemented selective tenant policies that encouraged diverse tenant base, equal opportunity housing promoting responsible tenancy for both students and families
• Tennent satisfation reflected by rate of extended and renewed leases.
• Some families, low-income upon move-in, were able to establish sound rental and credit history, subsequently qualify for and move into home ownership
PIMA Construction
Owner 1979 – 1982
• Founded PIMA Construction Company, a property development and general contracting firm
• Controlled budegt, contract negotiations and management
• Responsible for A/P, A/R and contract reporting on state and federal contracts
• Increased gross income from $200,000 to over $4 million within 5 year period
• Selected, trained and supervised from 5 to 10 employees and average of 35 subcontractors
• Developed start to finish contracting services from design to construction on both individual basis and in conjunction with architects, finance companies, banks, permit officers and a variety of related organizations
• Secured and successfully completed large contracts with the City of Austin, and various individuals, private entities
• Initiated and enhanced direct relationships with government officials, corporate executives, individuals
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Marine Corps Honorable Discharge 1969
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
• National Tactical Police Officers Association (NTPOA)
• Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA)
• Texas Municipal Police Association (TMPA)
• Texas Association of Licensed Investigators (TALI)
• National Association of Investigative Specialists (NAIS)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
• Military History and Combat Operations: Integrating Sound Combat Practices While Maximizing Public Safety in Law Enforcement Situations
• After Columbine: The Change in School Saftey and First Response Operations
• Homeland Security: The Interface Between Politics, Administration, First Response Law Enforcement Officers, and Public Safety
• Training and Liability: Maximizing Public Safety, Mitigating Departmental Risk
• The Interplay of Technological Advancements and Law Enforcement
• Forensic Statement Analysis
COMMUNITY AND PHILANTHROPHIC COMMITMENT
• Active Contributor, Hays Caldwell Women's Center
• Member, San Marcos River Foundation
• Fundraising committee member and volunteer, Mental Health Association in Texas, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Texas
o Assited and participated in black-tie dinners, greeting and working with distingushed guests including former Governor Dolph Briscoe, Fort Worth Mayor Micheal Moncrief and various bipartisan State senators and representatives
• Member, Goodnight Junior High School PTA
• Volunteer, First United Methodist Church, San Marcos
o Special Event Security and Children's Choir Program
• Alumni Member, Delta Tau Delta
o Maintain and enhance long-term relationships with notable alumni including former Ft. Worth Mayor, Current Director, Austin Heart Hospital
o Collaborative organiztion of alumni reunion and homecoming activities (2000-2003); Founding member of Danes-Gnats band; Successful promotions and marketing; currently featured on nationally released 3-CD collection.
PROFESSIONAL GOALS
• Serve as Hays County Sheriff
• Restore the Hays County Sheriff's Office to it's former status as a premier Texas Sheriff's Office.
• Application of education and experience to further law enforcement as a profession
• Continue to enhance knowledge of best practice skills and techniques of adminsitration, supervision, and tactics in law enforcement and related settings
• Capitalize on personal circumstances, including excellent health, enabling pursuit of passionate dedication to law enforcement and intent to continue active work in field for a minimum of 8 years
• Pursue advanced degree(s) in interdisciplinary studies
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San Marcos, Texas 78666