Abilene City Council
Place 4
Robert O. Briley
Place 4
Term Expires: May 2014
CONTACT INFORMATION
Aaron's
5200 Buffalo Gap Road, Building F
Abilene, Texas 79606
Phone:325-698-1501 ext:12
E-mail: robert.briley@abilenetx.com
GOALS FOR ABILENE
- Abide by the City of Abilene Code of Ethics
- Remember to make every Citizen and Visitor feel IMPORTANT!
- Focus on the future success of all families
- Work to continue to improve the image of Abilene
- Maintain focus on all major employers of Abilene with special attention to Dyess AFB
- Work on short and long term planning for water resources
- Work to create and grow opportunities for both our workforce and businesses.
- Work on the retention and recruitment of high school and college students, as well as the general workforce to fulfill the employment needs in Abilene with special emphasis on healthcare.
- Actively seek ways to create additional interest for infill and redevelopment in targeted areas of Abilene.
- Encourage the organization of neighborhood associations and create funding sources for neighborhood services.
PROFESSION
President Briley Holdings, Inc.
President & Owner- Briley Investments,
Inc. dba Aaron's (30 years) -
7 Locations- Abilene
(2), Brownfield, Brownwood, Lubbock (2) and Stamford
EDUCATION
Fair Park & Jane Long Elementary
Mann Junior High School
Abilene High School
Texas Tech University, Bachelor of
Arts, Political Science - 1974
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
· Fundraising Chairman United Way of Abilene
· Graduate Leadership Abilene
· Abilene Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
· First Baptist Church-
o Member since 1976
o Deacon
o Chairman Budget & Stewardship Committee
o 5th grade Sunday school teacher for 23 years
· Work with senior citizens
o Royal Estates Retirement Community
o Sears Retirement Center
· St. John's Episcopal School- former board member
· Fairway Oaks Homeowners Association member
· Fairway Oaks Country Club- former board member
· Smoke Free Abilene- Treasurer
· Coach Baseball at Southern Little League
· Coach Youth Basketball
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
Texas Association of Rental Agencies (TARA) - Past Chairman of the Board
National Association of Progressive Rental Organizations (APRO) - President
RECOGNITIONS
2010 Aaron's Franchisee of the Year
2010 Aaron's Store of the Year
2008 Aaron's Franchisee of the Year
2008 Aaron's Store of the Year
2005 National Association (APRO) Rental Dealer of the Year
1983 Curtis Mathes Franchisee of the Year
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Watching sporting events with Zach
Working with children
Golfing
Hunting
PERSONAL
Age: 59
Resident of Abilene for 53 years
Married for 35 years to Lou Neely Briley
Two Sons- Zach (age 33) and Parker (30) both Wylie High School graduates
Grandson- John Preston Briley (10)
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