Robert O. Briley

Place 4

Term Expires: May 2014

CONTACT

Aaron's

5200 Buffalo Gap Road, Building F

Abilene, Texas 79606

325-698-1501 X12

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 

 

 

 

PERSONAL INFORMATION

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) 

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Watching sporting events with Zach

Working with children

Golfing

Hunting

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