Dick Saulsbury, who is widely considered to be the patriarch of Ector County Republican Party politics, issued a strong endorsement for current Ector County GOP Chair Tisha Crow in her re-election campaign.

I am happy to endorse Tisha Crow for Ector County Republican Chair. and I’m more than pleased with the job Tisha Crow has done as the current chair.

She has done an exemplary job through all kinds of changes brought on by Democrats and has grown the ranks of the Ector Co Republican Party throughout.

Tisha is one of the most knowledgeable county chairs in the state and she focuses on the platform and it’s planks making sure that she and members of the executive committee uphold its principles.

Tisha’s has also served our Senate District well as a member of the State Republican Executive Committee.

Dick Saulsbury – 3/2/2024

Saulsbury is a well known business and political leader whose reach and influence extends across the nation and the world. Saulsbury was responsible for organizing the first ever visit to Odessa of a sitting United States president in July 2020 when Donald Trump visited Odessa during his re-election campaign.

“I certainly consider the endorsement by Dick as one of the most important I have ever received. Dick has been involved with the Ector County Republican Party for decades and has been a trusted advisor and mentor to me since I first took office. I am so thankful for the incredible contributions Dick and the entire Saulsbury family have made to our Party and our community and I am so pleased to have received his endorsement in my current race.” stated Tisha Crow.

Dick Saulsbury, has an inspiring story marked by entrepreneurship, community service, and commitment to faith-based diplomacy. Born in Smackover, Arkansas, Saulsbury moved to West Texas in the 1960s, where he began a career that would have a lasting impact on the Permian Basin’s oil and gas industry. Initially working for Dixie Electric, Saulsbury ventured out to establish his own company, Saulsbury Electric, in 1967. This endeavor eventually grew into Saulsbury Industries, a leading full-service engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company servicing multiple industries across the nation​​​​. Saulsbury Industries is the largest private employer in Odessa.

Saulsbury’s contributions extend beyond his business achievements. He has been recognized for his deep faith and support for Israel, receiving a lifetime achievement award from the Israel Allies Foundation. This accolade celebrates his early and enduring support for faith-based diplomacy and contributions to the well-being of Israel and its people​​.

His story is one of hard work, innovation, and dedication to both his industry and his community, making him a respected and influential figure in Odessa, Texas, and beyond.