Jessica Guidry, AICP, MLE

Ms. Guidry has a diverse real estate and planning background with a bachelor and a master's degree from Texas A&M University; Recreation Parks and Tourism Sciences (1990) and Land Economics and Real Estate (1995), respectively. Upon graduation Jessica joined the public sector working with federal grants for affordable housing, then moving to development review. Ms. Guidry�s responsibilities quickly expanded to include review of development procedures, code of ordinance updates, board member and new employee training, community meeting facilitation as well as long range planning. Jessica then made the move to the private sector in 2003 launching Planning & Land Use Solutions consulting firm. Ms. Guidry currently serves on the executive committee of the Business and Land Development Forum and is Executive Director of the Northgate District Association.

 

Missy A. Pollard, AICP, MPS 

Ms. Pollard has worked in both the public and private sectors of municipal planning throughout central Texas.  As graduate of both Texas A&M University (1996) and Tulane University (1998), Missy holds a bachelor and a master degree in architecture.  With a specialization in historic preservation, Ms. Pollard began her career as a preservationist focusing on the revitalization of small downtowns and comprehensive downtown planning.  Over the next few years, Missy expanded her focus to include all aspects and functions of local government planning including both short range and long-range activities.  Ms. Pollard serves on the executive committee of the Central Texas Section of the American Planning Association.