Following his retirement in 2015 from a distinguished 27-year career in the Navy, County Commissioner Yardley continued his public service in Portland, Texas. He was elected to the Portland City Council in 2018 and re-elected for a second term in 2020. During his tenure, Commissioner Yardley actively contributed to various boards and organizations, including the San Patricio County Economic Development Corporation, Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
On January 1, 2023, Commissioner Yardley was elected and sworn in as the San Patricio County Commissioner for Precinct 2. Since assuming oƯice, he has been appointed to several influential boards, including the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation, the Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Advisory Committee, Coastal Plains Integrated Health, and the Costal Bend Air Quality Partnership. His leadership and extensive experience both in the military and local governance reflect his unwavering commitment to public service and community development in Portland and beyond.
Commissioner Yardley is a graduate from the University of Idaho and holds an MBA from the Naval Postgraduate School. He and his wife, Andi, continue to reside in Portland, Texas.
