Jack Taylor, Jones Creek resident, has been appointed by the Port Freeport Commission to serve on the Brazoria-Fort Bend Rail District (BFBRD) Board. The Rail District is managed by a six-member board comprised of two representatives from each of the appointing organizations: Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, and Port Freeport. The BFBRD was established in January 2015 to create, finance, maintain and operate a proposed freight rail connector between Freeport and Rosenberg. Brian Devine and the newly appointed Jack Taylor represent Port Freeport.
“I look forward to being engaged in the progress of the Rail District as a member of the board,” said Jack Taylor. “I am honored to have this distinctive opportunity to serve the County and community of which I am a lifelong resident and will do so to the best of my ability.”
Mr. Taylor, a Freeport native, owned and operated Allstate Insurance in Brazoria County for 40 years and is active in the community in numerous capacities. He has served on the Brazoria and Jones Creek City Councils and was a founding member of the Brazoria County West Brazos Drainage District serving two terms. He served 12 years as a Director of the Brazoria County Parks Department, being President of that Board for 6 years. He currently sits on the Board of the Brazoria County Mosquito Control District. Jack was also recognized by Texas County Agricultural Agents Association District 9 as Man of the Year in Texas Agriculture in 2016.
“The Port Commission is pleased that Mr. Taylor accepted the position to serve as a director on the board for the Brazoria-Fort Bend Rail District on behalf of Port Freeport,” said Port Freeport Commission Chairman, Shane Pirtle. “His business background and various leadership roles in the community make him a strong addition to the Rail District board.”
Nationally, Port Freeport is ranked 10th in chemicals, 19th in total tonnage, and 26th in containers. The Freeport Harbor Channel serves BASF, Chiquita Fresh N.A., CMA CGM, Dole Fresh Fruit, The Dow Chemical Company, Freeport LNG, Hoegh Autoliners. Horizon Terminal Services, Mammoet, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Phillips 66, Riviana Foods, Inc., Seaway Crude Pipeline Company, Sallaum Lines, Tenaris, and Vulcan Materials Company.
