About the Executive Director

The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of TCOG, performing highly responsible leadership and managerial work in planning, organizing, and directing the operations of the organization.



Mr. Eric Bridges is the Executive Director of the Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG) headquartered in Sherman, TX. He and his dedicated staff develop and implement numerous human-based, social service, community and economic development and public safety programs all geared toward improving the quality of life for the people of Texoma.

Mr. Bridges has served as TCOG’s Executive Director since September 2018.  From 2006 to 2018, he served as the Executive Director of the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission in Ridgway, PA.

Mr. Bridges received both his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and Master’s Degree in Community Services Administration from Alfred University.