ESC Contacts
Executive Directors lead each of the 20 Regional Education Service Centers, supported by staff dedicated to helping public, private, and charter school districts statewide.
Regional Leadership
Executive Directors by Region
Each Regional Education Service Center operates under the supervision of one Executive Director, supported by a skilled staff. Details for the first seven regions are listed below.
Region 1
Mr. Jack Damron
Executive Director
Edinburg, TX
Region 2
Dr. Linda Villarreal
Executive Director
Corpus Christi, TX
Region 3
Dr. Julius Cano
Executive Director
Victoria, TX
Region 4
Mr. Bill McKinney
Executive Director
Houston, TX
Region 5
Mr. R. Steve Hyden
Executive Director
Beaumont, TX
Region 6
Mr. Thomas Poe
Executive Director
Huntsville, TX
Region 7
Ms. Elizabeth Abernethy
Executive Director
Kilgore, TX
The full network spans 20 regions across Texas. Visit the ESCs page for the complete list of regional centers and additional contact details for each Executive Director.
For general inquiries or media requests, reach the system office through the Contact page.
Across the state, a network of regional service centers connects educators, students, and families to a wide range of supports that strengthen classrooms and communities. The centers collaborate with districts to share resources, develop curriculum, and bring professional learning opportunities closer to the teachers who shape daily instruction. By operating efficiently and economically, they help schools redirect energy toward teaching and learning, while still preparing young people for future workforce opportunities. This shared infrastructure reflects a single, unifying goal: improving student performance throughout Texas. Strong regional leadership plays a central role in carrying that mission forward. Executive Directors guide each center, working alongside dedicated staff who respond to the unique needs of the districts they serve. From rural communities to fast-growing suburbs, the centers adapt their services to fit local priorities, honoring the pride and identity of every region. Their work is rooted in a commitment to enable every child to succeed, building responsive partnerships that help schools operate effectively today while investing in the opportunities of tomorrow.
Reaching out to a regional education service center in Texas connects schools and families to a statewide network designed to strengthen student performance. Each of the twenty regions is led by an executive director and supported by staff who help districts operate efficiently and economically, whether the focus is curriculum, technology, food service, or educator training. These centers serve as responsive partners, bringing together resources that individual districts might struggle to develop alone, from classroom strategies to workforce preparation. For families, teachers, and administrators seeking assistance, contacting the regional office offers a direct path to services that prepare children to succeed from middle years through graduation, building community pride while honoring the shared mission of improving achievement across every Texas school community.