Dr. Gerald D. Cobb

Dr. Cobb
  • Dr. Cobb began working in GPISD when he accepted the position of head basketball coach at Galena Park High School in 1954. He remained at Galena Park High School until 1960 when he accepted the position of business manager for the district. He was then named an assistant superintendent in 1966 and was named superintendent in 1970. Dr. Cobb served 17 years as superintendent in ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ.

    EDUCATION
    Bachelor of Science, Baylor University - 1950
    Master of Science, Baylor University - 1955
    EdD, University of Houston - 1974
    Memeber of Phi Kappa Phi - Honor Society

    PROFESSIONAL

    BASKETBALL COACH
    1950-1952          Mineral Wells ISD
    1952-1954          Beaumont ISD (1 District Title)
    1954-1960          ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ (2 District Titles)
    EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR - GALENA PARK ISD
    1960-1966          Business Manager
    1966-1970          Assistant Superintendent
    1970-1987          Superintendent
    BANKER - WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK
    1980-1986          Founding Director; Vice-Chariman of the Board
    1986-1990          Chairman of the Board and CEO
    1991-Present      Chairman of the Board