About Gary
Dedicated leadership, record of producing results, strong integrity and tireless work ethic to make Northeast Tarrant County a great place to live and work. Committed to “You, the Citizen”.
Gary Fickes has been serving the citizens of NETC for over 25 years. He has dedicated most of his adult life to giving back to the community where he lives and works. He has served as your County Commissioner for the past two years (2007, 2008). He has also served as a Mayor, Planning and Zoning Chairman, member of local, state and national transportation organizations, hospital boards and bank boards. In addition to roles as a public servant, he has also been actively involved in Service Organizations including Rotary International (Paul Harris Fellow), Lions Club, Chambers of Commerce and Northeast Leadership Forum. Gary currently serves on the Governor’s Economic Development Stakeholder’s Committee, the Bobby Bragan Foundation and Harris Methodist Hospital Foundation.
Education
Sam Houston State University, Bachelor of Science, 1972
Family
Cathey, Wife 31 years
Christopher, Restaurant Manager, 35
Corey, Attorney at Law, Fort Worth, 27
Jennifer, BSN Nursing, Pediatrics, 25
Employment
Tarrant County Commissioner, Precinct 3.
Oversee County operations in Precinct 3, NETC which encompasses 18 cities and the unincorporated areas of the Precinct. Maintain a full service Maintenance facility with a staff of 35 employees, manage our office staff which includes three employees at two offices (Hurst, Southlake).
Fickes Dorety Development Co., Partner.
An integrated Real Estate Development firm providing design, construction, leasing, and management for office/flex/showroom type buildings in the Northeast Tarrant County area.
Present Community Involvement
Governors Economic Development Stakeholders Committee |
2004-Present |
Past Community Involvement
BSA, Troop 700, Grapevine-Scout Master, Committee Chairman |
1983-1999 |
Awards and Recognition
Southlake Citizen of the Year |
1990 |