Commissioner Cory Brinkley was born and raised in Burkburnett. Cory has two children, Paislie and Briar. He graduated from Burkburnett High School in 2006 and played collegiate baseball at Brookhaven College and Cameron University. Cory works for Sheppard AFB Fire and Emergency Services and Wichita County Constables Office Precinct Two. Cory has served on a voluntary basis for the City of Burkburnett. He began by being a member of the Burkburnett Fire Explorers Post 304 at the age of 15 and rose to the rank of Assistant Fire Chief in the Burkburnett Fire Department, proudly serving 13 years. Cory always states that he would not be where he was in his career if it was not for the Burkburnett Fire Department. Cory also served as a Reserve Police Officer (non-compensated) for the Burkburnett Police Department for 5 years. Cory has served on the City Charter Review Board and the Parks and Recreation Board for many years. Cory enjoys coaching youth sports, traveling with family and saltwater fishing.