Tammy Meinershagen, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

Named the "Spirit of Frisco" by the Frisco Chamber of Commerce and one of CEO MOM Magazine’s Power 15, Tammy Meinershagen is a dynamic leader and recognized change-maker. Not only is Tammy the first Asian-American to serve on the Frisco City Council and as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem, she made history as the first Korean-American female elected to vany City Council in the State of Texas.

Tammy currently serves as the Chair of the Governance Committee, Council Liaison to the Veterans Advisory Committee, and a Primary Member of the Regional Transportation Council of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, collaborating with 45 regional elected leaders to meet the growing needs of North Texas. As a Texas Municipal League Leadership Fellow, Tammy completed extensive training in negotiation, change management, and ethical leadership.

Since moving to Frisco in 2004, Tammy has consistently fostered strong collaborations with corporate, civic, non-profit, regional, and national partners, earning the “Spirit of Collaboration” by the Junior League of Collin County in 2017. Upon joining Frisco City Council in 2022, Tammy’s leadership transformed Frisco’s arts, cultural, and innovation ecosystem, elevating Frisco onto a national and international stage. By hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards at the Star, opening the new PGA Headquarters in North Frisco, obtaining the State Designation as a “Music-Friendly Community”, welcoming the new Universal Kids Resort, and preparing for World Cup 2026 practices at Toyota Stadium, Tammy believes Frisco is a key player and integral part of the success in the “DFFW” Metroplex.

Prior to being elected, Tammy’s diverse background as a former public school teacher, nonprofit executive, brand consultant, and Chief Innovation Officer of a 40-year global executive search firm uniquely prepared her to identify leaders and collaborate with everyone, from students to CEO’s. Passionate about education, Tammy served on the Advisory Boards of Legacy Christian Academy and Leadership Prep School, and has been a mentor for the business incubator program in the Frisco Independent School District. As a member of the Orchid Giving Circle through the Texas Women’s Foundation, Tammy has helped award more than $1.3 million in grants to Asian-American causes in North Texas.

Originally from Chicago, IL and a graduate of Northwestern University, Tammy and her husband Todd are proud parents of three beautiful daughters and are excited to become empty nesters this fall. As a professionally-trained musician, Tammy looks forward to playing more piano and violin in her spare time.

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