The Rockdale Municipal Development District is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors. Each Board member is appointed by the Rockdale City Council and serves a two-year term.
The Board typically meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the RMDD office. Meet the community leaders who govern the Rockdale MDD.
President Nathan Bland Term expires 2027 Read bio → Vice President John King Term expires 2027 Read bio → Secretary Denise Wallace Term expires 2028 Treasurer Brian Wallis Term expires 2028 Read bio → Director Joyce Dalley Term expires 2027 Read bio → Director Rebecca Luckey Term expires 2027 Read bio → Director Garrett Muston Term expires 2028 Read bio →
President
Nathan Bland
Term expires 2027
Nathan Bland is a fifth-generation Milam County resident and a graduate of Texas A&M. Nathan is currently the RMDD Board President.
Nathan would like to create a Rockdale economy that provides good, high-paying jobs. He believes that Rockdale's position in the Texas Triangle and proximity to the new Samsung plant in Taylor present a unique opportunity for Rockdale.
Previously, Nathan served as a City Council member for six years, and he currently owns an insurance business. Nathan is married to Anna, and they have three children.
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Vice President
John King
Term expires 2027
John King is currently the RMDD Board Vice President. He has been a Rockdale resident since 1981, when he moved to town to work at Alcoa, and he served as Mayor from 2013 to 2022.
John sees Rockdale experiencing a strong growth surge due to the new industrial development at SLR, the former Alcoa property. He is also excited about the application of AI and what it can do for society.
John is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He completed an electrical engineering degree at Oklahoma State University and a master's degree at the Air Force Institute of Technology. John married Ann in 1961, and they have three children and six grandchildren.
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Treasurer
Brian Wallis
Term expires 2028
Brian Wallis is a fifth-generation Rockdale resident; his family moved to the area in the late 1800s. Brian is active with the Rockdale Volunteer Fire Department and has 23 years of experience in the water and wastewater industry.
Brian's combination of knowledge in public safety and infrastructure allows him to bring a unique perspective to Rockdale's economic development efforts. Brian would like to see a resilient Rockdale where blue-collar manufacturing jobs coexist with technology jobs.
Brian has been married to his wife, Angie, for 27 years, and they have two children: Alyssa, who is an educator, and Braden, who recently opened a new Bar-B-Q restaurant in Rockdale.
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Director
Joyce Dalley
Term expires 2027
Joyce Dalley moved to Rockdale to be near her family in Elgin and a longtime friend, quickly becoming an integral part of the community. With extensive experience in the hospitality industry and customer service, Joyce is dedicated to promoting local businesses and services to enhance Rockdale's economy.
Her vision includes job training and increasing business opportunities to create more jobs for residents. Joyce is passionate about uniting the community and addressing local issues while supporting efforts to revitalize downtown, promote tourism, and welcome new residents.
During her tenure on the Rockdale City Council, Joyce represented the district on the Texas Municipal League Board. She continues to be actively involved in city and regional organizations focused on community development.
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Director
Rebecca Luckey
Term expires 2027
Rebecca Luckey is a lifelong resident and graduate of Rockdale. Rebecca has been employed with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M University for the past 34 years. While working at Texas A&M, she earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Leadership and Organizational Change from Texas A&M University.
Rebecca is involved with numerous organizations in the Rockdale and Milam County communities and was recently appointed to the Rockdale Municipal Development District Board. Her enthusiasm continues to make an impact as she looks for opportunities to get people engaged with their community and government.
Rebecca is committed to working alongside her fellow RMDD Board members as Rockdale plans, prepares, and transitions for the economic growth opportunities coming to our rural community. A top priority for Rebecca is being a good steward for the citizens and business owners of Rockdale and the surrounding communities when making economic decisions for Rockdale.
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Director
Garrett Muston
Term expires 2028
Garrett Muston is a sixth-generation Rockdale resident who brings over a decade of experience in marketing leadership to his role on the Rockdale Municipal Development District Board. A graduate of Baylor University with a degree in Public Relations and Journalism, Garrett built his career in Austin, where he specialized in scaling B2B marketing functions, brand strategy, and demand generation for professional services firms and technology companies.
Garrett chose to bring his skill and experience back home to Rockdale with the goal of making a lasting impact on the community that shaped him. Married with two children enrolled in Rockdale ISD, Garrett is deeply invested in the town's future and committed to its long-term growth.
As an MDD Board member, Garrett's vision is to see Rockdale flourish not only economically, but also in its marketability, reputation, and visual appeal, creating a community that is both quaint and attractive while serving as a model of small-town success and destination excellence. He is passionate about fostering an environment where businesses thrive, families feel proud to live, and Rockdale stands out as an example of what thoughtful growth and community spirit can achieve.
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Board agendas and minutes are posted on the Meeting Agendas page.
