Gary Crockett, of 142 Grafton Street, moved to the Village in 2008 with his wife Marla. They have two grown children, Emily and Jeff.

Mr. Crockett's professional background is in software, telecommunications, and technology. He has been a software developer, a manager, and CEO of a telecommunications software company. He received seven U.S. patents related to his work. He retired from the company he ran in 2003, and since then he has been mentoring early-stage startups in various technology fields.

The Crocketts moved to the Village from Texas not for work-related reasons, but because this is where they want to be. "We were attracted by the beauty and character of the Village, by its excellent public safety record, and by the first-rate services the residents enjoy," Mr. Crockett said. "I'm pleased to have a chance to help ensure that the Village remains a great place to live."

Mr. Crockett hopes that his understanding of technology, comfort with numbers, and entrepreneurial perspective will be useful to the Board from time to time.