Commissioner Representing Employers for Texas Workfoce Commission

Aaron Demerson currently serves as the Commissioner Representing Employers for the Texas Workforce Commission. Governor Greg Abbott appointed him to the three-member Commission on August 20, 2019.  In his role, Commissioner Demerson serves as an advocate for over 565,000 Texas employers and over 2.6 million small businesses.

Prior to his appointment, Demerson served as the Director of the Office of Employer Initiatives at the Texas Workforce Commission.

Prior to employment at the Texas Workforce Commission he served as a Senior Advisor to Governor Rick Perry and Executive Director of the Economic Development &
Tourism Division in the Governor’s Office leading a team that marketed the State of Texas as a premier destination for both business and travel.

Demerson has a BBA in Finance from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He also received a general banking diploma from the American Institute of Banking, and is a ‘91-‘92 graduate of Leadership Austin.