Leadership
Kevin Cole
Principal, JACK Development
Longtime Pearland resident, real estate developer, and former Mayor of Pearland (2020–2026)
Background
Kevin Cole has been a Pearland resident since 1977, when he moved to the area with his family. He graduated from Pearland High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing with a minor in Public Relations from Texas Tech University in 1988.
Cole's involvement in local government spans more than three decades. He first served as a commissioner on the Pearland Planning and Zoning Commission in 1994, then as a member of Pearland City Council from 1995 to 1998. He returned to City Council from 2004 to 2010, before being elected Mayor of Pearland in November 2020. He served as mayor until May 2026.
Three Decades
Public Service
2020–2026
Mayor of Pearland
Elected in November 2020 and sworn in on November 17, 2020. Promoted the PEAR Plan focused on Protection (public safety and flood mitigation), Economic development and job growth, Accessibility through transportation improvements, and Resource management and fiscal responsibility.
2004–2010
Pearland City Council
Second tenure on City Council. Associated with initiatives including the 2007 bond program, Cowart's Creek diversion and drainage projects, and development planning in the Lower Kirby district.
1995–1998
Pearland City Council
First tenure on City Council, contributing to the city's growth and development during a formative period.
1994
Planning and Zoning Commission
Served as commissioner on the Pearland Planning and Zoning Commission, beginning a long record of public service to the community.
Real Estate Development
Business Career
Outside government, Cole has worked extensively in real estate development as Principal of Jack Enterprises, LLC (previously associated with Cove Matrix Development). His firm has assisted in the development or consulting of more than 9,800 residential lots in the Greater Houston area.
These projects represent approximately $3.9 billion in capital investment across the region, contributing to the growth and expansion of residential communities throughout Greater Houston.
Residential Lots
Capital Investment
Years Experience
Civic Leadership
Community Involvement
Cole has served with several civic and economic-development organizations throughout his career, demonstrating a sustained commitment to regional growth and infrastructure.
Greater 288 Partnership
Founder. Regional transportation advocacy and infrastructure development along the State Highway 288 corridor.
Houston Galveston Area Council
Board Member. Regional planning and coordination for the Houston-Galveston metropolitan area.
Transportation Policy Council
2nd Vice Chair. Policy development and funding recommendations for regional transportation projects.
Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership
Chairman. Coalition focused on mobility and infrastructure improvements in the Bay Area Houston region.
Pearland Chamber of Commerce
Active member supporting local business growth and economic development.
Northern Brazoria County Education Alliance
Contributor to educational initiatives and partnerships in the region.
Additional involvement with the YMCA and other local nonprofits, church activities, and community organizations throughout his nearly five decades as a Pearland resident.
Personal Life
Cole and his wife, Lisa, raised four children in Pearland and have multiple grandchildren. He has been a resident of the city for nearly five decades and remains active in local civic and church activities.
His deep roots in the community inform both his approach to public service and his understanding of the region's growth, infrastructure needs, and residential development opportunities.