Council Member Gene Teague

Michael Gene Teague was first appointed to City Council in Jan of 1994 and subsequently elected in 1996 and 2000. During this time, he has served as vice mayor for 4 years and Mayor for 2 years.  He took a voluntary break from Council and was reappointed in 2008 to fill an unexpired term until 2010. He was again re-elected for a 4 year term beginning July 2, 2010.

Gene Teague has years of professional experience in textiles management, including inventory, production and distribution oversight. He joined VF Sportswear's Martinsville distribution center in early 2002 after tenures with Tultex and VF Imagewear.

With Tultex, Teague served in a variety of management positions including Production & Inventory Management Director, General Manager of Product Service/Quality, and General Manager of Customer Service in 1996.

After Tultex shut down in 1999, Teague joined VF Imagewear, where he served as Manager of Planning & Customer Service until joining VF Sportswear in January 2002 and currently holds the position of Director of Business Planning.

Councilman Teague approaches his public service with education earned from the University of Virginia. Teague graduated the University with honors in 1984, completing a Bachelor of Arts in American Government.

Since receiving his degree, Teague has continued his education, earning certifications in Production Inventory Management (CPIM) and Integrated Resource Management (CIRM), and Certified Supply Chain Professional all by the APICS Society.

He has served on a variety of boards and commissions through out Martinsville and Henry County including the Chamber, CPEG, Strategic Advisory Committee, West Piedmont Planning District, CONTACT, Piedmont Dental Health Clinic, Martinsville Planning Commission, and the Collinsville Jaycees.

Teague is a deacon at McCabe Memorial Baptist Church, where he has held various positions including treasurer and youth Sunday School teacher.

Teague's wife, Sandi, is a licensed practical nurse for a Martinsville OB/GYN practice. Their daughter Sara is a graduate of Martinsville High School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

When not busy with civic matters, Teague enjoys running at lunch at the YMCA, working on computer projects and surfing the Internet.