General Services Director

Scott D. Burford was appointed director of the General Services Division (GSD) in November 2003.

In July 1981, Scott began his career with TxDOT and was responsible for coordinating building services for the Technology Services Division (TSD). In January 1982 he took on additional duties in TSD human resources with responsibility for contract and facilities management programs. Burford was promoted to General Services branch manager in March 1983 where he directed TSD administrative functions.

In February 1994, he headed up the newly organized Procurement and General Administrative Support Branch where he directed the development and management of statewide information resource procurement, contract support and administrative functions for TSD. In March 1998, Burford was appointed director of TSD’s Resource Management and Procurement Services and served there until appointed GSD director.

Burford was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry in November 2005 to serve on the Texas Council on Purchasing from People with Disabilities until January 2011.

An Austin native, Burford earned his bachelor of business administration degree from Texas State University in 1980. Scott and wife Angie, have two children, Scott Jr. and Erin.