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OAK VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL

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MAX TAYLOR

MAYOR

My family moved to Oak Valley in 2007. I am the CEO for Advance Child Care, Inc., the second largest non profit agency in Navarro County and a nutrition sponsor to over 350 child care centers in Texas.  I am a member and deacon of Northside Baptist Church and a member of Gideons International  ...and a pickleball addict!

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RANDY BURKEY

ALDERMAN - Place 1

(Road & Bridge Dept. Official)

My family moved to Oak Valley in 2014, after living in Corsicana for nearly 30 years.  I retired in 2018 from a career as a sales engineer for a major power transmission and material handling company.  I am a member and deacon of Northside Baptist Church in Corsicana.  I enjoy golf, hunting, traveling and family.

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KENDALL WALKER

ALDERMAN - Place 2

 (Commerce Dept. Official)

I have lived in Oak valley since 2008. I own and operate Hometown Flooring in Corsicana. Our family raises cattle and deer in the area. Oak Valley is a good community to live and raise a family in and we hope to see growth in the right way. I hope to help anyway that I can and look forward to serving this community.

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NORMA FINNEN

ALDERMAN - Place 3

(Parks & Rec Dept. Official)

I am a retired Executive Administrative Specialist-Technology and Full Time Creative Artist and Fashion Entrepreneur . I have resided in Oak Valley for 25 years.
I have a passion for helping others achieve their optimal potential and I do this through my Wellness Advocacy and Ministry of Service.

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KIM OGDEN

ALDERMAN - Place 4

(Library Services Dept. Official)

I am a Wife, Mom, and a Nana to two amazing boys. My husband and I moved out just a year ago to be closer to our grandkids. We previously lived in Midlothian for 30 years. We absolutely love this small town. In my spare time I love to volunteer at a high school to mentor teen girls. I also love to craft, read and be with my family. 

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LEON WARD

ALDERMAN - Place 5

(Building & Permits Official)

I am retired from the US Postal Service. My wife, Rhonda and I moved to Oak Valley four years ago to get closer to family. I enjoy being outside, spending time with my kids and grands and hanging out with our dog, Pudge.

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KELLI BURKEY

TOWN SECRETARY

I retired as a Business Analyst from ExxonMobil after 36 years and love the retired life.  I’m now a stylist with Color Street and my passion is beautiful manicures!  My husband and I have enjoyed being residents of Oak Valley since 2014.  

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