Rudy L. "Tim" Mikeska Jr.
2-14-1960

Since I was elected in 1984 to be the youngest President of the Taylor Chamber of Commerce (24 years old), many citizens have asked me to get into local politics. I have resisted because of other commitments. I was recently approached by numerous citizens to put my name on the ballot. At 42, I feel now is a good time to help my city. The Mikeska Family immigrated to this country from Czechoslovakia in 1900. All 9 members of the Mikeska Family were all born in the Taylor area. Eventually everyone moved to other parts of Texas except for my father. Rudy Mikeska Sr. stayed and raised his family in Taylor. My sisters and I attended the same schools, same church and shopped the same stores as our parents and grandparents. My mother's family were early Williamson County settlers. Joy Marshall Mikeska's Great Grandfather, Issac Newton Hood came to this area in the 1850's. Today, my children are being raised in Taylor with the same values and dedication that their great-grandparents displayed 100 years ago. I do love my community and I care about it's residents. My Paramedic and Fire Fighting background show a resolve in protecting my fellow Taylorites. Since 1978, I have seen many of my fellow citizens personal tragedies and many triumphs. In 1980, as one of the first Paramedics in Williamson County, I founded the East Williamson County Emergency Care Team to help speed up the care of the injured in the Taylor area. In 1979, I started my association with the the Taylor Volunteer Fire Department. I have held the offices of Secretary, Training Officer, Vice President, Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, and now Chief of the Taylor Fire District. In 1981, I began teaching Emergency Medical Services Courses as a course coordinator with the Texas Dept. of Health and Temple College. The last 24 years of my life has been dedicated to service to my community. I love Taylor and I want to be of service to Taylor and ALL of it's citizens.

EDUCATION:

1st through 8th Grade St. Mary’s Parochial School
Graduate Taylor High School
Graduate Temple College - Scott & White Paramedic School
Graduate Texas A&M Municipal Fireman’s Training School

PAST AFFILIATIONS:

1979 - 1989 Founder and Former President and Board Chairman of the East Williamson County Emergency Care Team
1979 - 1990 Certified EMT-Paramedic, Texas Department of Health
1979 - 1985 Field Paramedic Williamson County Emergency Medical Services
1980 - 1990 E.M.S. Instructor/Examiner with The Texas Department of Health
1980 - 1985 Instructor of Vocational EMT-Paramedic Programs, Temple College
1984 Member of the E.M.S. State Legislative Council
1995 - 2003 Assistant Chief, Taylor Vol. Fire Department
1983 - 1986 Board Member of the Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society
1982 - 1985 Director and President of the Taylor Chamber of Commerce
Charter Member of the Texas E.M.S. Instructors Society
Founding Member of The Texas Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
3 Term President, 3 Term Treasurer of East Williamson Unit, American Cancer Society
1985 - 1988 Teacher of Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) St. Mary’s Catholic Church
1986 - 1989 Teacher of Baptismal Preparation Class for Parents and Godparents at St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Former Board Member and Secretary of the Williamson County Board of Health
Former 4 Term Chairman, 4 Term Vice Chairman of the Taylor Airport Advisory Board
2002-2005, City Councilmember, City of Taylor At-Large

CURRENT AFFILIATIONS:

Chairman of the Board, Mikeska’s Bar-B-Q Inc.
President and CEO of Rudy Mikeska’s Bar-B-Q Inc.
Managing Partner of Mikeska Management & Investment Company
Chairman of the Board Mustang Creek Golf Course Inc.
Partner, Turkey Creek Farms Inc.
Member, George Bush Presidential Library Foundation
Member, Taylor High School Ex-Students Association
Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Member, Mooney Airplane Pilots Association
Member, National Association of Boards of Health
Member, Helicopter Club of America
Member, Texas Municipal League
Member, Association of Mayors and Councilmembers
Member, International Council of Shopping Centers

FIRE SERVICE CERTIFICATIONS & AFFILIATIONS:

Certified Firefighter, Intermediate, Texas State Fireman’s & Fire Marshals Association
Master Operator and Instructor, Hurst "Jaws of Life" Rescue Tools
Extrication Instructor, Texas Department of Health
Advanced Incident Command Operations, Texas A&M TEEX Service
Certified Weather Spotter, Project SkyWarn, National Weather Service
20+ Year Member of the Taylor Volunteer Fire Department Having Held These Offices: Secretary, Vice President, Training Officer, Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant Chief
Current Chief, Taylor Fire District
Vice President, Williamson County Fire Chiefs Association
Member, International Association of Fire Chiefs
Member, Texas Fire Chiefs Association
Member, Volunteer Chief Officers Association
Member, National EMS Pilots Association
Williamson County Task Force 24 Resource Coordination Duty Officer
Member, Williamson County Weapons of Mass Destruction Task Force

AWARDS:

"American Legion Award" 1973, St. Mary’s Catholic School
"Balfour Leadership Award", 1978, Taylor High School
"Danforth Award" 1978 Taylor High School
"Mr. Taylor High School", 1978, Taylor High School
"Firefighter Instructors Award" 1984 Texas A&M University Fireman’s Training School
"1984, Who’s Who Outstanding Young Men of America
"Outstanding Firefighter", 1984 Taylor Fire Department
"Past Presidents Award", 1985 Taylor Chamber of Commerce
Honorary Chapter Farmer, Taylor FFA-4H
"Founders Dedication & Support Award" 1992 East Williamson County Emergency Care Team
"Legislative Support Award", 1993, McDonalds Restaurants
"Outstanding Texas Family Business Award Semifinalist", 1996 Baylor University
"1997 Citizen of the Year Award" Williamson County EMS
"Seven Seals Award", 1998, by the National Committee for Employer Support of the National Guard and Reserve
"Outstanding Landing Zone Operations", 2000 Scott & White Hospital Medevac
"2000 Bosnia Participation Award", National Guard Association of Texas
"2001 Texas Eagle Award" for outstanding support of the reserve Components in Texas Awarded by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee
2004 Commissioner of Barbecue, State of Texas, Office of the Governor
City of Taylor Service Award, Taylor City Council

FLYING AFFILIATIONS:

Certified Pilot......Airplane and Helicopter
1992 Sponsor of the World Helicopter Championships in Swindon England
1994 Field Judge....Precision Flying, United States Helicopter Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada
Volunteer Search and Rescue Pilot

PERSONAL:

3 Children ** Meggie Rae, Rudy III, and Timothy Michael
Lifetime Resident of Taylor
Lifetime Member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Taylor Texas

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