Shepard, Robert K.

Robert K. Shepard of Weatherford is the secretary of the commission. He is a rancher, retired American Airlines pilot, and former air traffic controller assistant. He also served as a captain and aircraft commander in the U.S. Air Force after receiving a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University. Shepard is a member of the Allied Pilots Association, a past member of the North Texas Tollway Authority Board of Directors, and an involved member of New River Fellowship. He and his wife Janelle have two children and three grandchildren.