NCTCOG HONORS REGIONAL LEADERS AND ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP AT 2025 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Burleson Councilmember Victoria Johnson elected as Executive Board President
Arlington, TEXAS – City of Burleson Councilmember Victoria Johnson will serve as President of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Executive Board for the next year after being elected to lead the 17-member board during the 59th annual General Assembly on Friday, June 13 at the Hurst Conference Center.
Johnson succeeds Collin County Judge Chris Hill, who will serve as Past President. Richardson Councilmember Jennifer Justice was elected Vice President, and Erath County Judge Brandon J. Huckabee will serve as Secretary-Treasurer.
“I am honored to be NCTCOG’s 2025-2026 President,” Johnson said. “I am looking forward to working with the Executive Board as we strive to build on the strong foundation laid by those who preceded us. I am certain that each of us is committed to working on the opportunities and challenges that are presented to ensure North Central Texas remains a premier region in the state and nation.”
As part of the General Assembly meeting, a group of individuals and governments were recognized for their contributions to regionalism and government service. Cedar Hill Mayor Stephen Mason won the William J. Pitstick Regional Excellence Award; Carrollton City Manager Erin Rinehart was named the 2025 recipient of the Linda Keithley Award for Women in Public Management; and the City of Decatur Police Department and the cities of Rhome and Boyd received the Mike Eastland Regional Cooperation Award.
William J. Pitstick Award
Mason has made transformative contributions to his community and the North Texas region. Cedar Hill’s first African American mayor, Mason’s leadership is grounded in purposeful governance and regional collaboration. His results-driven approach and visionary leadership continue to inspire and positively impact communities beyond city boundaries.
This award, created in 1993, recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a deep commitment to regionalism and collaboration. The award is named in honor of William J. Pitstick, NCTCOG’s first Executive Director, serving in that capacity for 26 years.
Linda Keithley Award
With over two decades of service and leadership, Rinehart has served as Carrollton’s City Manager since January 2017, exemplifying the professionalism and commitment to public service the award represents.
This award, established in 1986 to honor the legacy of Linda Keithley, NCTCOG’s first employee and a pioneer in public service, celebrates excellence in public management by women across the region.
Mike Eastland Regional Cooperation Award
The City of Decatur Police Department and the cities of Rhome and Boyd received this award in recognition of their efforts to consolidate their emergency dispatching operations, delivering around-the-clock service while sharing the costs of the endeavor.
Formerly the Regional Cooperation Award, this honor was renamed the Mike Eastland Regional Cooperation Award this year in recognition of former Executive Director Mike Eastland, who retired in May after 32 years of service at NCTCOG.
2025-2026 Executive Board Officers and Members
The following officials were elected during the General Assembly to serve on the Executive Board for the next year:
- President – Victoria Johnson, Councilmember, City of Burleson
- Vice President – Jennifer Justice, Councilmember, City of Richardson
- Secretary-Treasurer – Brandon J. Huckabee, County Judge, Erath County
- Past President – Chris Hill, County Judge, Collin County
- Clay Lewis Jenkins, County Judge, Dallas County
- Christopher Boedeker, County Judge, Johnson County
- Tim O’Hare, County Judge, Tarrant County
- Cara Mendelsohn, Councilmember, City of Dallas
- Carlos Flores, Councilmember, City of Fort Worth
- Bobbie Mitchell, County Commissioner, Denton County
- Bowie Hogg, Councilmember, City of Arlington
- Kameron Raburn, Mayor, City of Ennis
- Gary Hulsey, Mayor, City of Haslet
- David Bristol, Mayor, Town of Prosper
- TJ Gilmore, Mayor, City of Lewisville
- Rick Horne, Councilmember, City of Plano
- The Honorable Mitch Little, State Representative, District 65, Ex Officio Member
About the North Central Texas Council of Governments:
NCTCOG is a voluntary association of local governments established in 1966 to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit and coordinating for sound regional development.
NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. NCTCOG serves a 16-county region of North Central Texas, which is centered in the two urban centers of Dallas and Fort Worth. For more information on the Transportation Department, visit www.nctcog.org/trans.
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