Robert Selders, Jr. was elected to Place 6 on the Garland ISD board of trustees in the Saturday, May 9 election. Selders received 1,418 votes while his opponent Dwight Davis got 1,359.
Selders has three daughters in GISD and has lived in Rowlett for 16 years. He is a fitness professional and gym owner.
In an earlier interview Selders said that open communication critical. He added that he is a team player but is also not afraid to go against the status quo.