Kim has been a resident of Plantersville for 44 years. She and her husband, Robbie own a small successful business. The business experience she has gathered over 46 years include management of services, budget and fiscal responsibilities.
Kim began her service to the newly incorporated City of Plantersville in 2017 and served for 8 years as Alderman and Mayor Pro Tem. She was elected as Mayor of Plantersville on May 3, 2025 and installed on May 19, 2025.
She feels it is very important to include the citizens in our local government to ensure multiple opinions and voices are heard. Encourage and support our community and work together to accomplish common goals enabling our residents and local businesses to succeed and prosper.
She enjoys assisting the community & residents which includes being active with community events. She and her husband, Robbie raised three children in Plantersville and have two beautiful granddaughters that keep them active and young at heart. They support many local organizations with volunteering and fundraising.
The Mayor Pro Tem will be elected at the next meeting with information posted at that time.
Mrs. Bettes is a retired educator with 45 years' experience in public education and is accustomed to working with individuals and groups in various situations or circumstances. She is active in several community activities and events that support Plantersville, She worked diligently for the Incorporation of the City.
In her career and in retirement has served or is serving in leadership roles in multiple organizations; currently President of the NISD Education Foundation and the Music Study Club of Navasota and Secretary for Plantersville Town Hall Board of Directors. She served nine years on the NISD School Board.
Presently, she is on the Board of Directors for the Navasota Grimes County Chamber of Commerce and the Grimes County Crime Stoppers. She was recently appointed to the Brazos Valley Criminal Justice Advisory Committee. Additionally, an active member of a local church.
Not only is she involved in activities and affairs of the community and county, but also the owner/operator of a small cow-calf operation. Since education has been a life-long passion, she continues to work in that area as a supervisor for alternative teacher certification.
She pledges to bring the following to the Council of Aldermen: leadership, stability, integrity and a willingness to work toward the future good of the City of Plantersville and its residents.
John is a proud 7th generation Texan with family ties to the Plantersville area tracing back to 1831 when his family settled on land grant land awarded by the Mexican government between present day Plantersville and Stoneham. Currently, John serves as the President of the Plantersville-Stoneham Volunteer Fire Department Board of Directors, Treasurer of the Plantersville Town Hall, Inc., and is a Director of the Plantersville Cemetery Association. John works in several family businesses involved in the civil construction, real estate investment, and equipment rental industries.
He and his wife, Megan, are proud to call Plantersville home. They live in a historic home in “downtown Plantersville” originally built in 1862 and called home by the Greenwood family for over a century. Together they operate registered Brangus and Quarter Horse breeding operations on Plantersville lands that have been cultivated by the Greenwood family for generations. John’s goal as Alderman is to preserve Plantersville’s heritage while shaping and caring for its future.
Email: jgreenwood@cityofplantersville.net
Dedrick is a native of Plantersville. His family has been deeply rooted in the area for over 100 years. In the early 1900's, his great grandfather, Pig Mallard, fed many residents of Plantersville and surrounding areas with his well-known barbecue.
Dedrick currently serves as the President and caretaker of Rosehill Cemetery in Plantersville. He is also the owner of a local construction company that provides many services to the residents of the community and neighboring areas. In his spare time, he volunteers his efforts and resources to various local community groups.
His background in engineering, quality control, and data analysis provide experience ensuring that clarity and transparency are delivered. Dedrick will attend to the needs of the residents and the future of the City of Plantersville.
Email: dmallard@cityofplantersville.net