District E
Staff
Our entire team understands that our number one priority is constituent service. Our positive and responsive customer service approach is a valuable and unique addition to Houston City Council. We are excited to have the opportunity to work for District E, and look forward to serving you.
Thank you.
Dustin Hodges
Chief of Staff
Dustin graduated from Texas Tech University in 2012 with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology. In 2018, he graduated from the George Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University with his Master's degree in Public Service and Administration. Before pursuing his Master's degree, Dustin spent nearly 5 years working for his hometown of Bay City as the City's Public Information Officer and Chief of Staff to the Mayor. During his time with City of Bay City he served as Education Chair of the Matagorda Local Emergency Planning Committee, Chairman of the City's Charter Review Commission, and was an active member of the Bay City Lions Club. After graduating with his Masters, Dustin and his wife, Meghan, moved to Houston to start their family. He enjoys trips to the park with his dog Finley, road tripping around Texas and exploring all the great things Houston has to offer.
Mark Mitchell
Deputy Chief of Staff
Mark Mitchell is the Deputy Chief of Staff and also the representative for the South Sector. Mark previously spent time in the District E office as the South Sector Manager, then left the City to join the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership where he was a Marketing Manager, and Program Manager for the Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program. Mark was born and raised in the South Belt-Ellington area. After graduating from Texas A&M at Galveston with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Biology, he went into the oil and gas industry. After spending time in the Veterinary medicine industry, and the construction industry, Mark has come back to District E and is looking forward to serving his community.
Demari Perez
North Sector Manager
Demari Perez is a bilingual-speaking, 4th generation native Houstonian born to Mexican/Cuban parents, where she was raised near Cypress, Texas. Demari was promoted from District E intern in early 2023 after a successful Spring semester, as part of the University of Houston City of Houston Internship Program, and is now working in the District E office as the Executive Assistant and Scheduler. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from Cy-Fair Independent School District in 2020, she fast-tracked her path at Lone Star College and attained her Associate of Arts in 2021, then transferred to the University of Houston where she is enrolled and thriving towards a career in law with an expected graduation with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Public Relations by the end of 2023. Demari has actively been working within the marketing industry for more than 5 years, and she currently provides Digital Media Marketing services as well as Social Media Marketing to agencies in Houston, TX. Her passions include singing, dancing, law, and serving her community.
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