City Council

Term End Date: November 2028

Ralph Rodriguez is honored to serve as the Mayor of the City of Schertz, having been elected in November 2025. He was born in Lockney, Texas, and raised in Schertz. He attended SCUCISD from kindergarten through high school and graduated from Samuel Clemens in 1983. This community helped shape who he is, and he considers it a privilege to give back to the place that helped raise him.

Mayor Rodriguez has spent 43 years in the fire service, including 20 years with the Schertz Fire Department, and currently serves as the Fire Chief for Bexar County ESD No. 2. Public service has been his life’s work, with a strong commitment to protecting communities. He and his wife, Susan, have been together for 34 years and have three children and 12 grandchildren, ranging in age from 3 to 16. They are also owners of Schertz Salon and Spa in downtown Schertz, and he has coached youth baseball, softball, and football for more than 30 years.

Term End Date: November 2028 Councilmember Mark Davis has served on City Council since 2016. He and his family have resided in Schertz since 2007. Davis earned an Associate’s Degree in Security Administration from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) in 1995, and a subsequent Associate's Degree from CCAF in Instructor of Technology and Military Science in 1996. In 1998, he completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Workforce Education and Development from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, graduating with honors, Magna Cum Laude. He completed his Master’s Degree in Public Administration in 2009 and his Doctorate Degree in Management in 2024 from Wayland Baptist University.  Davis retired from the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant in July 2009. His military assignments included tours in Italy, North Dakota, New York, New Jersey, Korea, Kuwait, and Texas. In November 2009, he returned to government employment with the United States Air Force and currently serves as the Chief of Information Protection for the 502d Air Base Wing at Joint Base San Antonio.  Prior to his election to City Council, Davis was an active volunteer in the Schertz Community. He served on the Park and Recreation Advisory Board from 2008 through 2016 and led the development of the 2014 City of Schertz Parks and Recreation Master Plan. He’s served on the Traffic Safety Advisory Commission from 2010 through 2016 and is a member of the Schertz Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association. In 2014, he was appointed by the City Council to serve on the 2014 City Charter Review Commission, where he served as the commission chair. Born in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, he and his wife, Sherry, have been married since 1980. They have three children, Jennifer, Kimberley, and Matthew, Son-In-Law, Philip Lalla, Daughter-In-Law, Amanda Davis, and four grandchildren, Rebecca Lalla, Adam Lalla, Caroline Davis, and Mark Aloysius Davis.

Term End Date: November 2028 Councilwoman Michelle Watson was sworn into office to serve her first term in the Place 2 Council seat on Tuesday, January 17.  Ms. Watson is a native Texan and a longtime resident of the Texas Tri-County area. Although this is Councilwoman Watson’s first elected position, she has been an active part of the South Texas Community including time served as an Executive Board Member on the Texas Tri-County Chamber of Commerce as well as an active member of the popular Kellum Cares Foundation.  During her time working with the Kellum Care Foundation, Ms. Watson served as an integral part of the organization’s COVID-19 community vaccination program which included providing over 10,000 much-needed vaccines to areas in need including Crystal City Texas, Castroville Texas, as well as the east, west, and south sides of greater San Antonio.  In addition, the Councilwoman has spent time supporting both the Back the Blue and First Responders Appreciation Volunteer programs.    Councilwoman Watson, a small business owner, previously served as the Director of Business Development and Community Relations for Kellum Physician Partners where she was responsible for the growth of the Schertz-based clinic patient base through grassroots community marketing programs.    Councilwoman Watson is a very proud product of both the SCUC ISD as well as the Judson ISD which she is a proud graduate of. 

Term End Date: November 2026 Councilmember Paul Macaluso was elected to City Council in 2023.  Macaluso is a native Texan and has resided in the Schertz area since 2011.  While born in Texas, he completed High School and College in Tucson, AZ completing his Bachelor of Science Degree in Regional Development from the University of Arizona with a minor in Southwest Commerce.  Paul has spent the past 17 years in Transportation Management which brought his family back to Texas in 2011. He has also dedicated much of his adult life to volunteer coaching youth sports including baseball, basketball, and volleyball with the Buffalo Valley Youth Association. Additionally, he has coached 11 years of Select Baseball including 7 years with the local SC Stags nonprofit organization he founded in 2016. Outside of youth coaching, Macaluso began volunteering with the City of Schertz in June 2015 after being appointed to the Schertz Economic Development Board. He would later be named the President of the Board in 2018 and he served in that capacity until November 2023. Paul has also served on the Interview Committee and on the Committee of Committee Advisory Board during the last 5 years. Macaluso was also honored as the 2017 Volunteer of the Year for the City of Schertz. Paul has been married to his wife Melissa since 2002 and they have two children Vanessa and Nolan. Vanessa is a proud graduate of Samuel Clemens High School.

Term End Date: November 2026 Councilmember Benjamin Guerrero was elected to City Council in 2025.  Benjamin Guerrero has resided in Schertz since 2015. Born in East Los Angeles, California, he is now permanently settled in Texas and married to Christina Isabel Marshall who currently works at Remax Corridor.  Together, they have five children (Ben Jr., Skye, Andrew, Seth, & Aaron), and seven grandkids (Sofia, Ben III, Orlando, Skylar, Kayden, Wyatt, and Chad). Guerrero earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management from American Military University in 2008, and a Master of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Columbia Southern University in 2011. In January 2024, he was appointed to the Schertz Charter Review Committee to assist in the review of the city articles before submission to the city council for approval. Currently, Guerrero is a contract specialist for the U.S. Government working for the 410th Contracting Support Brigade at Fort Sam Houston - he has been a contract specialist since July 2014. Furthermore, he is an active member at Grace Community Church in Universal City where he volunteers for parking duty and is on one of the prayer teams.  Both Christina and Ben participate in church Impact Groups, attend church events, and are avid attendees for Sunday service. Prior to his current position, Guerrero served in the United States Army for over 21 years of service.  His military assignments included Fort Bliss, Fort Sam Houston, Germany, Korea, Kuwait, and Iraq. He completed two deployments in Iraq – served with the 1st Infantry Division in Tikrit, Iraq, in 2004; and served with the 1st Armored Division in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2010. He retired as a Sergeant First Class in May 2011. Guerrero enjoys attending Body Pump and Body Combat at the Schertz YMCA, attends a variety of hot infrared sauna workouts at HOTWORX 3009 Schertz, long-distance running, participating in the annual Beach to Bay Run in Corpus Christi, watching television (Investigation Discovery, Forensic Files, Dateline, Turner Classic Movies, Hallmark Channel, news), and loves spending time with family and friends.

Term End Date: November 2026 Councilmember Robert Westbrook was elected to City Council in 2023.   Westbrook attended Texas State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. Westbrook then went on to earn his Master's degree in Business Administration from Webster University. He also became a member of the Psi Alpha chapter of the illustrious Omega Psi Phi fraternity, which has been home to members such as Langston Hughes, Michael Jordan, and Steve Harvey.   Westbrook has been a resident of Guadalupe County since 2010, and in May 2011, he was elected to the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD Board and served for 2 years as its president. He has also served on the Texas Association of School Boards Board of Directors, representing TASB Region 20, Position D, and served as its past Chair of the Legislative Committee. Westbrook was also in the Texas Association of School Boards Leadership Class of 2013 and is still serving the Texas Association of School Boards to this day. His involvement in education didn't stop with his own journey, however. Both of his children attended and graduated from Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD schools. His son, Mark, has graduated from Texas A&M-Commerce and is currently enlisted in the Air Force Reserves, and his daughter, Maya, completed her Master's in Architecture at UTSA and is currently working for the DOD as an architect/civil engineer.  Robert's passion for his community also shows through the 22 years he has served while working for the San Antonio Fire Department. He is currently serving as a Division Chief of the SAFD. He also stays involved in his community through his position on the Generations Federal Credit Union Supervisory Committee and as Past Chairman of the Lonestar Investment Pool. 

Term End Date: November 2027 Born and raised in Arizona, Sarah received a bachelors degree in Advertising and Speech Communication from Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff, in 1998.  As a former military spouse, she spent 14 years supporting military families and serving as President of the Officers’ Wives Club, where she helped lead fundraising efforts, benefiting numerous charitable organizations and community initiatives. This led her to Schertz in 2005.  Sarah spent eight years teaching in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District. No longer teaching, Sarah continues her commitment to education and community involvement through her work as a board member for the SCUC Education Foundation.  Today, she is a full-time Realtor, specializing in the Schertz/Cibolo areas, helping families navigate one of life’s biggest decisions with integrity, compassion, and local expertise. She also currently serves as President of the Women’s Council of Realtors Hill Country, a national, not for profit organization, focusing on leadership, growth, and empowerment.  Above all, Sarah is most proud of her family. She is a devoted mom/bonus mom to five Samuel Clemens High School graduates (Alison(26)-teacher/coach, Darin(24)-Master Electrician, Isabelle(23)-PICU RN, Landen(22)-Fraud department @USAA, Hayden(19)-recent firefighter school graduate).  She is also the grateful wife of Wade Dietz, a 1992 graduate of Samuel Clemens, and an Austin fire lieutenant with 32 years of service, starting right here in Schertz.  Sarah’s experiences in education, real estate, volunteer leadership, and family life have shaped her into a compassionate leader who is deeply invested in serving her community.

Term End Date: November 2027 Robert L Sheridan III is a retired federal contracting professional with more than 17 years of Department of Defense acquisition experience. He most recently served as a Division Chief with the U.S. Army’s 410th Contracting Support Brigade, supporting operations across Central and South America. In recognition of his contributions to Army contracting operations, he was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal and, during his tenure, received the Civilian Achievement Medal. Previously, he served as a Contracting Officer in the Foreign Military Sales Department of the 338th Specialized Contracting Squadron, overseeing a contracting portfolio exceeding $500M in support of U.S. international partners. He was awarded the Air Force Civilian Achievement Medal. He also served as the 902d Contracting Squadron Training and Deployment Manager, responsible for the career development of 25+ acquisition professionals and for administering the squadron’s local emergency management and contingency operations. Robert is married to former Major Sabrina Sheridan, a retired USAF Contracting Officer. He grew up in San Angelo, Texas, where his father retired as a Noncommissioned Officer. Robert entered the Air Force in November 1986. After technical training as a medical service specialist, he served in various positions within the Medical Group, including Independent Duty Medical Technician (IDMT), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program Manager, Medical Group-Medical Readiness NCO, and Senior Squadron Medical Element (Flying Squadron). His assignments included bases in Texas, Georgia, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Turkey. His military deployments included Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Italy, Zimbabwe, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Iraq in support of Southwest Asia and Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM, and IRAQI FREEDOM. Robert has been actively involved in youth programs, coaching basketball, softball, and soccer through organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Military Youth Centers, and local youth soccer associations. He has held several board positions, including President, Vice President, and Registrar, and currently serves as President of the Greater Randolph Area Youth Soccer Association (GRAYSA). Robert currently serves as a Councilmember for the City of Schertz, Texas, having taken the oath of office on February 9, 2026. He plays a key role in shaping city policy, ensuring responsible fiscal stewardship, and advancing long-term strategic priorities. His leadership focuses on strengthening infrastructure, supporting economic growth, and delivering measurable results for the Schertz community.