Bill Atkinson has had a career spanning nearly three decades serving three (3) cities in Oklahoma and Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and a Master of Public Administration degrees. He held three leadership positions in his 30-year city management career that included Assistant City Manager in Missouri City, Texas (2007-2022) and City Manager in Sachse, Texas (1999-2006) and Dewey, Oklahoma (1994-1999). Bill retired from city management in 2022 becoming a local government consultant. In these positions, he focused on team building, economic development, strategic planning, and providing leadership in initiatives that resulted in multiple national and regional recognitions for financial transparency and excellence.

During his career he was instrumental in bringing the largest retail and entertainment project to Missouri City, creating jobs and generating revenue. He was appointed to lead a team in revamping a failing golf course acquired by the city and turning it into a profitable and recognized asset for the community. He successfully negotiated advantageous contracts that saved millions in operational costs translating to savings to the taxpayers. Throughout he has enjoyed representing the city and working with citizens. He worked with the Missouri City Citizen Bond Exploratory Committee to develop a $86M bond proposal for Streets and Mobility, Facilities and Parks in November 2021. As well as serving as a member of a multi-disciplinary team putting together and presenting bond programs in 2008 of $17M and $40M in 2014 that were all overwhelmingly approved by voters.

He is a member of Government Finance Officers Association and a credentialed member of the International City/County Management Association, reflecting his dedication to professional development for himself and others.

His commitment extends beyond professional pursuits. He actively engages in volunteer work, supporting organizations like the Red Cross as a Community Volunteer Leader and as a
member of the Texas Gulf Coast Disaster Action Team.

A native Texan who has lived throughout the world, Cody Hogue and wife Gloria moved to Sealy, Texas, nine years ago.  Working 32 years for Motorola, Cody witnessed firsthand the growth and rapid changes of the communications industry. He held many positions: (Area Operations Manager, Director of Quality, Director of Marketing, and Political Strategist). In Houston in the early 1980’s, Cody managed Motorola’s cellular phone system products and worked with system implementation. As Director of Marketing & MIS, he instituted a Computerized Order Entry system nationwide while marketing the Motorola brands. In his role as Political Strategist Manager, he interfaced with politicians at all levels of government including the Department of Homeland Security.
After retiring from Motorola in 2008, Cody joined Lockard and White Engineering as Executive Vice President. Cody retired for a second time in 2010.  Cody and Gloria’s move to Sealy started with a complete remodel of their 40’s bungalow home. Following, they fully remodeled two additional homes in Sealy, both originally built in the 1890’s. Their simple goal: to help beautify Sealy. Cody believes a person’s involvement in their community makes for a better living environment.

Education: University of Southwest Louisiana 

He has been active in many non-profit organizations:

Board member, 2009-2013 

Brookwood Community – Volunteer, current 

Board member 1998-2008  

Associate Member 1997-2006 

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Mr. Koy believes that being on the EDC Board provides an opportunity to bring in new business and help existing business expand and stay in Sealy.  I believe that helping Historic Downtown Sealy brings a sense of pride showing what Sealy really has to offer.  Reviving the old town spirit, and growing the city as a whole, with good housing, and good clean business, is the goal for the City of Sealy.

“It is my belief that all the good things that happened to me in Sealy, should be returned in a small way by serving on the EDC Board and City Council.  I’ve been privileged to have served on both”.  – Larry Koy

Mr. Koy was born and raised, and educated in Sealy.  Mr. Koy worked for several companies and then went into the Army Reserve.  He then went to work for AT&T for 35 years and is presently retired. 

Sterling has been a resident of Seay for over fifty years.  He graduated 3^rd in his class from Sealy High School.  He obtained an associate degree from Blinn College in Brenham and a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University majoring in accounting.  He recently retired after being employed by the Katy Independent School District for 31 years where he served as senior accountant in the finance department.

Sterling has served on the past two City of Sealy Charter Review Commissions and is a current long-standing member of the City of Sealy Parks Board.  He is also a member of the Sealy Trinity Lutheran Church and the Peter’s Hacienda Community Hall.  He was also a member of the Sealy Volunteer Fire Department where he served as secretary for several years.

Sterling applies his financial knowledge and appreciation of Sealy heritage in helping direct the EDC in their decision-making processes and approaches to handling growth.  He truly believes that Sealy is a great place to live, work, and prosper.

Yvonne Johnson has lived in Sealy all her life. She has worked in the medical and education fields striving for the improvement of others.  Yvonne currently serves as Sealy Councilwoman Place 4.  She started her council service in 2006.  She has worked hard establishing connection with community by volunteering and initiating positive change for the city in many areas including the appointment of Mayor Pro Tem, serving on several boards, Raising Academic Performance Program, and the Sealy Eastside Foundation.  Yvonne is passionate about Sealy’s economic direction, her vision for the city is to improve our place to work, live, and play, by working together with others to solve anything. She relies on her faith and her community to accompany her voice and recommendations.  In her spare time Yvonne enjoys a happy family life married with three children, with 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.