ESS News
McGregor ISD Hires New Superintendent
On May 31, the McGregor ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Travis Mutscher as the district’s new superintendent. Mutscher most recently served as the area superintendent in Round Rock ISD. He began his career as a teacher in Austin ISD.
Mutscher has also served as assistant principal and principal in Round Rock ISD.
Venus ISD Names Lone Finalist
On May 25, the Venus ISD Board of Trustees named Patrick Torres as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent. Torres currently serves as superintendent in Denver City ISD.
The Venus ISD board is scheduled to vote to hire Torres after the 21-day waiting period required by state law.
Giddings ISD Hires New Superintendent
On May 4, the Giddings ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Raymond DeSpain as the district’s new superintendent. DeSpain most recently served as the superintendent in Irion County ISD. He began his career as a teacher/coach/athletic director in Sul Ross State University, Texas A&M University, Tarleton State University, Victoria ISD, Jourdanton ISD, and Three Rivers ISD.
DeSpain has also served as assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent in Rockdale, Falls City, Ganado, Itasca, Alto and Elkhart ISDs.
Robstown ISD Hires New Superintendent
On April 26, the Robstown ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Marc Puig as the district’s new superintendent. Puig most recently served as the Senior Governance Advisor for the Texas Education Agency. Previously, he served as superintendent in South San Antonio, Beeville, San Benito, Culberson County-Allamore, and Luling (C)ISDs.
Puig has also served as assistant superintendent and principal in Luling and Dallas ISDs.
Pawnee ISD Hires Executive Search Services
On April 18, the Pawnee ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Details and updates will appear on our searches page as things progress.
Bluff Dale ISD Hires New Superintendent
On April 19, the Bluff Dale ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire Jason Wells as the district’s new superintendent. Wells most recently served as High School Principal in Birdville ISD. He began his career as a teacher in Lampasas ISD.
Wells has also served as teacher, coach, and assistant principal in Ft. Worth and Birdville ISDs.
Bloomington ISD Hires Executive Search Services
On April 12, the Bloomington ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire TASB Executive Search Services (ESS) to conduct a search for a new superintendent. Details and updates will appear on our searches page as things progress.
White Oak ISD Hires New Superintendent
On March 23, the White Oak ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire William Paul as the district’s new superintendent. Paul most recently served as the superintendent in Windthorst ISD.
He has also served as principal in Lexington and Breckenridge ISDs. Paul will report to the district April 3, 2023.
Lamesa ISD Hires New Superintendent
On March 7, the Lamesa ISD Board of Trustees voted to hire David Ritchey as the district’s new superintendent. Ritchey most recently served as the High School Principal in Lamesa ISD. He began his career as a teacher in Abilene ISD.
Ritchey has also served as assistant principal and principal in Castleberry and Lamesa ISDs.