City Leadership

Rick Bruns

Mayor Pro Tem

Hello, my name is Rick! I have 50 years of work experience in the private sector of the business world, 20 years in the Transportation Industry and 30+ years in the Packaging and Equipment industry. (Yes, I sell empty boxes). I served on the City of Windcrest, Texas as EDC Board, Councilman and Mayor. I understand the commitment needed for this position and the expectations of serving our community. Understanding these are voluntary positions, I would like to assist our Mayor and Council in bringing common sense, reality and economic experience for continued success to our citizens and city staff. We need to view the city as a for-profit business and Budget and Manage it accordingly. I believe my business expertise and past City experience can assist Sunrise Beach immensely.  
My wife Cindy and I have been married for 41 years. We now have two daughters Vanessa and Amanda, all living in San Antonio, Texas. I am also now the proud grandparent of two lovely granddaughters, Emory (6) and Elena (3). Family is of the upmost importance to me.
We purchased a Lake front property here in Sunrise Beach in 2006 and it was our second home. We have many memories of Family weekends and relaxation here. We then purchased the Rising Star Ranch in 2017 making Sunrise Beach our permanent residence. We are blessed to live in this sanctuary and enjoy the Texas Hill Country.
My goal is to earn people’s trust in our City Government and its Employee Partners. We have a very dedicated and experienced staff with a great work ethic to keeping our community Safe and Secure.
I always used this saying in my past years of working and building talented teams of people.  I do believe in this and will make it applicable as we make the tough decisions we have moving forward.

“Working Together We All Succeed”   
rick.bruns@sunrisebeachtx.gov