01/21/2026
In 2026 we welcome five new board members to our board of directors. Today, we're spotlighting Attny. Sam Tooley, Duxstad McDaniel Law Group, SC.
Samuel Tooley is an attorney with Duxstad McDaniel Law Group, S.C. His career began in the United States Air Force, where he served as an Engineering Technician and worked as a map maker and surveyor at Kunsan AFB in the Republic of Korea and later, Whiteman AFB in Missouri, home of the B-2 Spirit Bomber. After completing his service, he became the Geographic Information Systems Manager for the City of Pharr, Texas, serving a community of more than 70,000 residents. He later earned his law degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Law and currently works as an attorney at Duxstad McDaniel Law Group.
Throughout his work in both the Air Force and municipal government, Sam gained extensive experience in planning and organizing public events. He helped coordinate air shows, parades, concerts, and holiday celebrations and worked closely with city departments and community groups. In Pharr, these responsibilities extended to events hosted by the city and the city's Economic Development Corporation, giving him a practical understanding of community engagement and large-scale event logistics.
Sam has also been active in professional and volunteer organizations. He served as Vice President of the Rio Grande Valley Arc User Group, where he helped organize conferences and educational opportunities for local cartographers and GIS professionals. While a student at the University of Wisconsin, he contributed to the UW Missing in Action program, which assists in the search for Wisconsin veterans who have not yet been recovered.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys board games and motorcycling and appreciates opportunities to connect with others through shared interests and community involvement.
Please join us in welcoming Sam to the Chamber Board!
