About Bobby Watson
After graduating from the University of Texas in Arlington, Bobby joined his family business, Watson Food Service, and continued to work for the business for eight years after the business was sold in 1998. Living in Addison, Texas, Bobby served on numerous civic boards and in 1998 was elected to the Addison City Council.
Upon joining Miller and Associates, a manufacturer's representative firm, Bobby moved to Fredericksburg in 2000 and immediately got involved in the Chamber of Commerce and eventually went on to serve as Leadership Class President in 2008.
Bobby has served on numerous boards and commissions for the City of Fredericksburg including: Historic Review Board, Charter Review Committee, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau. Bobby was elected to City Council in 2014 and has served 4 terms.
In 2018 Bobby retired from Miller & Associates after a 43 year career in the foodservice industry. Bobby spends most of his time focusing on giving back to the community through his volunteer service and duties as a council member.
Civic Involvement
Fourth-Term City Council Member | 2014-2018, 2019-2023
Member - City of Fredericksburg, Relief Route Task Force
Member - Board of Directors, Gillespie County Economic Development Commission
Member – Gillespie County Airport Advisory Board
Member – Board of Directors, FlavoryTX (Texas Center for Wine & Culinary Arts)
20-year Member, Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
2018-2019 Member – City of Fredericksburg, Historic Review Board
2016-2018 Member – Board of Directors, Fredericksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau
2016-2017 Member – City of Fredericksburg, Charter Review Committee
2012-2014 Member – City of Fredericksburg, Planning & Zoning Commission
2009-2013 Chamber Ambassador, Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
2009-2013 Member – Board of Directors, Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
2012 Chairman - Board of Directors, Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
2009-2010 Member - Board of Directors, Boys & Girls Club of the Texas Hill Country
2009-2012 Program Coordinator, Leadership Gillespie County
2009-2011 Chairman - City of Fredericksburg, Wayfinding Committee
2008 Class President, Leadership Gillespie County