Brian Yates

Goals for Abilene

• Provide sustainable long-term programs for street maintenance.
• Support our first responders with competitive pay and modern equipment.
• Coordinate on a comprehensive plan for future water resources.
• Encourage city-level cooperation with Dyess AFB.
• Incentivize development and revitalization within city limits.
• Create a business-friendly environment, particularly for small businesses.

Profession

• Currently Retired.
• US Air Force (1990-2015), retired as Colonel.
• Abilene Chamber of Commerce, Vice President for Military Affairs (2015-2017).
• Abilene Aero, Charter Pilot and Director of Operations (2017-2022).

Education

• Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Texas A&M University.
• Master of Science in Industrial Engineering, New Mexico State University.
• Master of Military Art and Science, Air University.
• Master of Strategic Studies, US Army War College.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), USAF Command Pilot and Senior Navigator.

Community Activities

• Former Member of Frontier Texas Board of Directors (2013-2015).
• Former Member of Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization (2015-2017).
• Graduate of Abilene Citizens Police Academy (2015).
• Graduate of Leadership Abilene (2017).
• Member of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church.

Hobbies & Interests

• Family, reading, golf, gaming, and art.

Personal

• Married to Stacey Yates for 30 years.
• Three beautiful daughters:  Sarah Beth, Katy, and Rebecca.