AUSTIN, TX The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has named Jeff Walker as the new Executive Administrator.

Walker previously served as the Deputy Executive Administrator of Water Supply and Infrastructure. His areas of responsibility include state water planning, project development, financial assistance, project funds disbursement, water use and population projections, and facility needs assessment.

Walker has served in various positions at the TWDB for more than 25 years, including as Director of Project Development, Team Lead for Financial Assessment, Financial Analyst, and Agricultural Conservation Specialist.

Walker holds a Master of Business Administration from Texas State University and a Bachelor of Science in agricultural economics from Texas A&M University.