About Colonel (Ret.) Mark Hurd

Colonel (Ret.) Mark Hurd is a Democrat running for County Commissioner in Wilson County, Texas, Precinct 4. A US Army veteran with over 30 years of service, a husband and father of two raising his family here, and a man of faith and conviction, Mark leads with a servant-leadership style: put the team — and the community — first.

His military career included key deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Europe, as well as leadership roles that emphasized team building and mission success. In family life, Mark remains deeply involved in the community, raising his children in Wilson County.

Servant Leadership Highlight

"In the Army, leadership means putting your team first. I'll do the same for Wilson County by listening, collaborating, and delivering results for everyone."

Contributions

Education: MBA & Strategic Studies / BA in Political Science / Lean Six Sigma Black Belt / Multi-functional Logistics certification.
Project Management: Managed over 15 large-scale projects worth an estimated $30 million, with estimated cost savings of $26 million.
Publications: Managing Complexity (Apr 2020) / Leader Talk PODCAST (Oct 2021) / Fight to Thrive PODCAST (2021)

Working across the aisle: Precinct 4 roads, taxes, water, and public safety are practical local problems — not red-vs-blue talking points. Mark’s approach is servant leadership: listen first, publish the facts, and deliver results neighbors can measure.