Gary Fickes, is a native of Houston, Texas. Gary and his family have lived in the Southlake-Grapevine area since 1979. Gary graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Sam Houston State University in 1972. Gary was formally president of Identitec, Inc., an architectural graphics firm which he sold to a private investor group in 1997. Gary is a founding partner in Fickes Dorety Development and is involved in all phases of the operation with special interest in construction, financing and leasing. Gary’s community involvement includes serving as Mayor of Southlake (1989-1996), Harris Methodist HEB Hospital-Chairman of Board of Trustees, Harris Methodist Health System-Board of Trustees, Metroport Cities Transportation Committee-Chairman, Appointment by Texas Governor Rick Perry to the newly formed Economic Development Stakeholders Committee, Peoples Bank Colleyville-Founder and Vice-Chairman of the Board, Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition-Executive Committee, Grapevine Rotary Club-International Director and Southlake Chamber of Commerce-Board Member and past Chairman of the Board.  Update:  In November 2006, Gary was elected Tarrant County Commissioner for Precinct 3. Gary looks forward to serving all the citizens of Tarrant County in the years to come.

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