Originally published in 2003
New Members Appointed to the Texas Aviation Advisory Committee
Recently, two new members were appointed to a three-year term on the Texas Aviation Advisory Committee. They are: Jim Schwertner Jr. of Austin and Gordon Richardson of Caldwell.
Jim Schwertner is President and Chief Executive Officer of Schwertner Farms, Inc. and Capitol Land and Livestock in Schwertner, Texas. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Schwertner State Bank, Schwertner, Texas. Jim, who has a multiengine pilot’s license with instrument rating, operates three aircraft for both business and pleasure, a Rockwell Turbo Commander, a Husky, and a Piper Cub. In 1987, he established a world speed record in a Piper Navajo.
Gordon Richardson, owner of Gordon Richardson Insurance Associates in Caldwell, Texas has been involved in aviation since 1971. A pilot with over 3000 flight hours, Gordon is active in the Commemorative Air Force, the EAA Warbird community, and the Seaplane Pilots Association. He has contributed to his community by serving on several boards of non-profit organizations and has been District Governor of the Lions Club. Gordon flies a J-3 Cub, a Super Cub on Whip amphibious floats, a Beech Bonanza and airshows with a North American T-28C.
We welcome each of these gentlemen and know that they will make a significant contribution to our efforts to improve aviation throughout Texas.
Members of the Texas Aviation Advisory Committee provide valuable input to the Texas Department of Transportation on our aviation development programs and serve as your representatives to the department on aviation matters. Committee members also work with members of the Texas Legislature on a variety of aviation issues.
We also want to extend our gratitude to Clyde Barton of Lake Jackson and Mark Huffstutler of Uvalde for their service on the Texas Aviation Advisory Committee. We greatly appreciate their time and effort in contributing substantially toward improving aviation in our state.