ESD Board

The ESD is governed by a five member board appointed by the Commissioners Court for staggered two-year terms.

Current Board of Directors for the Denton County ESD #1

David Rettig

Position: President
Term: 7/17/25 – 12/31/26
Appointing Authority: Denton County Commissioners Court
Phone: 940.241.4208
Email Address: DRettig@DentonCountyESD1.gov
Mailing Address: 511 Gibbons Rd. S., Argyle, TX 76226

Jared Harwell

Position: Vice President
Term: 1/1/2026-12/31/27
Appointing Authority: Denton County Commissioners Court
Phone: 940.241.4466
Email Address: JHarwell@DentonCountyESD1.gov
Mailing Address: 511 Gibbons Rd. S., Argyle, TX 76226

Mr. Harwell began his public service career in 2014 with the City of Sansom Park Fire Department as a Firefighter/EMT/Fire Inspector and Denton County…

Richard Merrill

Position: Treasurer
Term: 1/1/25 – 12/31/26
Appointing Authority: Denton County Commissioners Court
Phone: 940.241.4480
Email Address: RMerrill@DentonCountyESD1.gov
Mailing Address: 511 Gibbons Rd. S., Argyle, TX 76226

Mr. Merrill has been a resident of Denton County for 40 years and the Town of Argyle for the past 5 years. He is presently retired after a 48-year…

Don McDaniel

Position: Secretary
Term: 9/1/26 - 12/31/2027
Appointing Authority: Denton County Commissioners Court
Phone: 469.360.7757
Email Address: DMcDaniel@DentonCountyESD1.gov
Mailing Address: 511 GIbbons Rd. S., Argyle, TX 76226

Don McDaniel is an accomplished North Texas construction and project management leader with extensive experience in commercial construction, tenant…

Keith Mashburn

Position: Assistant Treasurer
Term: 1/1/25 – 12/31/26
Appointing Authority: Denton County Commissioners Court
Phone: 940.241.4324
Email Address: KMashburn@DentonCountyESD1.gov
Mailing Address: 511 Gibbons Rd. S., Argyle, TX 76226

Mr. Mashburn joined the Ventura County Fire Department in 1975 and served 30 years, retiring at the rank of Battalion Chief in 2005. He spent his…