Felicia Shartle, M.S., Exposition Center Division Manager
Education
Bachelor of Science, Tourism Science, Texas A&M University
Master of Science, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Purdue University
Biography
Felicia’s professional career includes both sales and management experience in the hospitality and events services industry. After completing her undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University, Felicia began her career as a hotel sales director in College Station, TX. She later transitioned to fundraising and events, which ultimately led her to Austin, TX. Felicia began her career with Travis County in 2017 as an Exposition Center Coordinator. As coordinator she was responsible for scheduling, booking, and coordinating events at the Travis County Exposition Center. In June 2021 Felicia was promoted to Exposition Center Division Manager, where her responsibilities include managing both the administrative and operational aspects of the Travis County Exposition Center.
Gabriel Michael Stock, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Planning, Design & Construction Division Manager
Gabe’s professional career in private practice has encompassed working for both large and small award winning firms in New York and Miami. His private practice experience includes a wide variety of significant projects from courthouses to high rise condominiums located across the nation and overseas. He has held positions responsible for project design and management. In 2005, Gabe became a public Architect in service of Travis County at the Facilities Management Department. He has overseen many successful planning, design and construction projects for a long list of County projects. In 2018, Gabe was promoted to Division Manager of the Planning, Design & Construction Division. Gabe’s selective Travis County experience includes, but is not limited to:
Gabe’s selective Travis County experience includes, but is not limited to:
- IV-D Associate Judges Court at Post Road
- Drug Court Suite at Post Road
- Del Valle Wellness Clinic
- New SMART Facility
- PBO Office Suite, 700 Lavaca
- PCT 4 Commissioners Suite, 700 Lavaca
- CJP Office Suite, 700 Lavaca
- RMCR Office Suite, 700 Lavaca
- IGR Office Suite, 700 Lavaca
- County Attorney Suite, Ned Granger Bldg.
- Law Library & Café, Ned Granger Bldg.
- FMD Office Suite, 700 Lavaca
- Wellness Clinic, 700 Lavaca
- Ronald Earle Building
- Probate Courts Building
- Civil and Family Courts Facility
Gabe received both his Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Science degrees from Ball University. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Texas Society of Architects, is a NCARB Certified Architect and LEED Accredited Professional.
AJ Jalifi, BSME, Maintenance & Repairs Division Manager
AJ’s engineering career in the private sector included working in all phases of design and project management for projects located in Texas, California and in the Middle East. His strong HVAC design skills and equipment testing experience has enabled AJ to engage and solve unusual and complex projects for firms in Los Angeles, San Antonio, and Austin. In 1997, Mr. Jalifi joined the public sector in service to Travis County. Using his expertise in design, test and project management, he has completed many successful facilities projects for Travis County.
AJ attended Lamar University, and then transferred to the University of Texas at Austin, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is an Engineer-in-Training and an AC-Silver Member of Toastmaster’s. AJ’s selective Travis County experience includes, but is not limited to:
- Historic Travis County HVAC & DDC -Replacement Project
- Medical Examiner Forensic HVAC & DDC -
- Repair Project
- TC Jail HVAC & DDC Replacement Project
- EOB HVAC & DDC Replacement Project
- New Tax Office HVAC Repair Project
- TC Correctional Complex HVAC Renovations
- CJC HVAC Chiller & Boiler Replacement Project
- Historic Travis County HVAC Chiller Replacement Project
George Purnell, Operations Division Manager
George has over 30 years of public sector management experience with the City of Austin (COA), the Housing Authority City of Austin (HACA) and Travis County (TC). His management experience include managing the utility customer service call center, aviation facilities management and manager of single and multi-family public housing properties. George was a member of the City of Austin, Aviation Department team during the new airport planning, development, construction and relocation from the Robert Mueller Airport to the current Austin Bergstrom International Airport. According to George, this was the most challenging and exciting time of his working life.
George received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Huston-Tillotson University. He is a Certified Property Manager and has a Facilities Management Administrator Certification from BOMA.
George’s selective work experience includes, but is not limited to:
- Utility Customer Service Manager, City of Austin
- Utility Field Operations Manager, City of Austin
- Airport Facilities Manager, City of Austin
- Public Housing Manager, City of Austin
- Operations Division Manager, Travis County
Darren Long, Security Division Manager
Education
Austin Community College
Southwest Texas State University
FBI National AcademyTexas
Leadership Command College
Biography
Darren has extensive supervisory and law enforcement experience. He started with the Travis County Sherriff’s Office in 1987. Over the course of his career, Darren served in numerous roles, which ultimately led to his promotion to Major over each of the three bureaus: Administration & Support Bureau, Corrections Bureau (Jail), and the Law Enforcement Bureau. After 28 years of service, he honorably retired from the Sheriff’s Office in 2015.
He has served as a Board Member on the American Jail Association, Travis County Community Justice Council, Mayor’s Mental Health Task Force, and the Criminal Justice Advisory Board.
Darren has been very involved in the Community, volunteering for charitable organizations such as the Austin Children’s Shelter, Texas Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, and was a Mentor in the local Seedling Mentor Program. He also coached his two daughters’ soccer teams for 10 years. He takes great pride in his two independent daughters that graduated from the Texas State University, and feels they are his greatest accomplishments.
Darren is excited to be a part of the Travis County family once again!
Amy L. Draper, CPA, Administration Division Manager
Education
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration Arizona State University
Certified Public Accountant Texas
Biography
Amy’s professional career includes a great versatility in accounting backgrounds for both multiple private sector and governmental entities such as a small engineering company, real estate management firm, the Department of Defense, and now Travis County. Amy began her career with Travis County in 1993 as an Accounting Associate in the Tax Office where she was then promoted to Accountant. After four years with the Tax Office, Amy moved to the District Attorney’s Office as an Accountant II. In 2001, Amy transferred to the Facilities Management Department (FMD) as a Financial Analyst, then accepted a promotion to Financial Analyst Senior working with capital projects. During this time frame, she completed the coursework to sit for and passed the examination necessary to become a Certified Public Accountant. Amy was promoted to Financial Manager in 2006, which included responsibility for FMD’s operating and capital project budgets. She then accepted the promotion to Administrative Division Manager in 2015, with oversight of the department’s administrative, human resources, financial, and 700 Lavaca building management.
