Derek France, Mayor of Flower Mound TX

Derek, originally from Mesa, Arizona, has been a full-time resident of Flower Mound, Texas, for 12 years. He has been married for 25 years to his wife, Amanda. Their oldest son is now a veteran, after serving four years in the United States Marine Corps, and their two daughters attend school at Texas A&M University in College Station. In June 2021, Derek was elected to a three-year term as Mayor of the Town of Flower Mound.

Derek is a proven leader with a strong business acumen and more than 20 years of government service. His service began in early 1995 as a police officer in Mesa, Arizona. After serving seven years with the Mesa Police Department, he began working as a senior international police advisor on the U.S. Dept. of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement mission in Iraq. He then held senior management positions on large Department of Defense training and logistics missions, and ultimately served as the program manager supporting a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) contract in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Throughout his 15 years of international work abroad, Derek gained valuable experience working with and respecting different cultures, religions, and ethnic groups from around the world. His experience in program management, financial operations, business development, and training services all have direct applications to Town government. In 2017, he and his wife founded Cross Timbers Consulting Group, where he currently serves as President and CEO. 

Derek dedicates his time to the community through philanthropy and volunteering in many ways, including serving on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Denton County, as an Orion District Committee Member of the Boy Scouts of America, and as an active member of Cross Timbers Rotary Club and the Summit Club of Flower Mound. Derek is an avid volunteer and fundraiser for other local non-profits and charities, including the Journey to Dream Foundation, Therapeutic Recreation Group, and Christian Community Action. His professional associations include being an active member of the Flower Mound Chamber of Commerce, International Stability Operations Association, National Defense Industrial Association, and the National Eagle Scout Association.

Derek has pledged to maintain a transparent and honest platform as Mayor and will fight to defend the Constitution and advance policies that promote fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, safety, and prosperity for all residents.  As we strive to be the best community in America to live, work, and play, Derek continues to provide fiscally conservative leadership, focused priorities for action, and leadership at the Town Council meetings, while preserving our small-town atmosphere and quality of life. Above all, Derek stands for truth, justice, freedom, equality, and opportunity.