CHRISTIAN
Jack has been a member of the Church of Christ all of his life and
currently an active member of the Kerrville Church of Christ.
BACK GROUND
Jack is a native Texan, growing up in Corpus
Christi, Texas. Jack worked his way through college with a variety of jobs as a welder, bowling alley manager, roughneck, sales person,
television cameraman, and law clerk.
Jack has been a member of the Kerr County community for
over 40 years.
MILITARY SERVICE
US Army (Vietnam Veteran)
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
After serving in the United States Army,
his business career has included management and Senior Executive positions in the following industries:
Health Care
Aviation Aero Space Food& Beverage
Publishing
Energy Management Consulting
PUBLIC SERVICE
Jack Pratt was elected to the Board of Directors, Headwaters Groundwater Conservation District, Precinct 1 in 2010.
In a record turnout, Jack Pratt was elected Mayor of Kerrville in May of 2012.
In a much greater record turnout, Mayor Pratt was re-elected to a 2nd term in May of 2014.
He has worked very actively in community initiatives with numerous public and private organizations dating back several years.
Mayor Pratt has continued that service through the present, supporting numerous nonprofit organizations such as the Kerrville Rotary Club, the Kerrville Chamber
of Commerce and as a Founding Board Member of the Kerrville Economic Development Corporation.
Having first taken office in July 2010, Mayor Pratt's first terms have been characterized by his firm belief in Kerrville's potential and the intense focus on water,
infracture improvements, establishing soccer,
baseball, and other recreational facilities for kids, economic development and job creation that has helped secure regional capital investment and create new jobs in the midst of a national recession.
Combined with the rebirth of Main Street, these accomplishments have drawn national attention and accolades.
In addition to his work as Mayor, Pratt is President and CEO of Summit Advisors an international management consulting firm.
Additionally, he was appointed to the American Power Producers Association Policy Makers Council (PMC) in Wash DC
Jack is also a well known professional speaker.
He is held in the highest regard. He and his wife Missi have handled their responsibilities with integrity and skill. Jack is the type of leader we appreciate. He listens
well, thinks clearly, and genuinely seeks what is best for Kerrville.
CIVIL SERVICE
He has been a Rotarian since 1977 and served as President of the
Rotary Club of Houston (then the world’s largest rotary club) and then as assistant district governor for 2 years.
His civic experiences also includes board of directors with Greater Houston Partnership (which was a combination of Chamber
of Commerce and World Trade), American Cancer Society and others.
Jack is on the Christian Assistance Ministry Advisory Board (CAM’s) and has been
actively involved in Economic Development activities in Kerrville.
Board of Directors, Kerrville Economic Development Corporation
VP and Director, Kerrville Economic Improvement Corporation
Jack volunteers his time teaching bible, finance, and anger management for the Christians Men's Life Skills organization
Recreation, Hobbies
Loves golf and fishing, and is an avid snow skier. Jack also loves
woodworking and restoring antique cars (prior to WW II).
