Welcome to the very first episode of season three of the Sailor Jimmy Podcast! We have an extra special show for you today. Joining us to talk about our beloved city is Gretchen Fagan, the Mayor of Tomball.

In our conversation, we find out how Gretchen’s love for Tomball unexpectedly led her to find her purpose and her passion, and she fills us in on the behind-the-scenes role she plays in maintaining the hometown feeling of the city. With the rapidly changing demographic of Tomball, Gretchen predicts major growth in the next few years, while nurturing the mom-and-pop businesses and sentiment.

Tune in to find out what Mayor Fagan considers to be her greatest accomplishments as the Mayor of Tomball and hear the details of upcoming events to look forward to! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• What inspired Gretchen Flagan to run for mayor of Tomball and how long she’s been in office.
• Gretchen answers our rapid-fire questions.
• The history of Tomball.
• Gretchen’s greatest accomplishments as the mayor of Tomball.
• What initially brought her family to Tomball.
• The role Gretchen plays as mayor in maintaining the hometown feeling of Tomball.
• The changing demographic of Tomball and the growth predicted in the next five years.
• Gretchen’s plans beyond being mayor.
• Where Gretchen grew up and what she did before becoming mayor.
• Her thoughts on the new high school in Tomball.
• Gretchen recalls presenting President George Bush with a key to the city.
• Why people should vote for Gretchen Flagan!
• Information about the crawfish events in Tomball.
• The sip-and-strolls in Old Town.

Tweetables:

“It’s been very intentional that we concentrated on the old town.” — Gretchen Fagan [0:07:52]

“It’s a feeling you can’t really describe. It’s the people.” — Gretchen Fagan [0:11:46]

“That’s what makes a good leader: Pick people who are smarter than you.” — Gretchen Fagan [0:14:42]

“Tomball is today what it is because we have planned and we have prepared for the growth and the future but, at the same time, being very thoughtful about how we keep the mom and pops.” — Gretchen Fagan [0:33:16]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Gretchen Fagan

Scafom North America

Jimmy Rogers on LinkedIn