LP 40 for 40 – J. Duncan Webb, IV
The Plano Chamber of Commerce’s signature program, Leadership Plano, celebrates its 40th anniversary! For the past 40 years, Leadership Plano has been dedicated to educating, developing, and empowering current and future leaders for the community and motivating them to serve civic, charitable, and business organizations.
We are celebrating the impact of the past 40 years by spotlighting 40 Leadership Plano graduates who have paved the way for future generations, created meaningful change for the community, and continue to serve in leadership roles. This celebratory series, Leadership Plano 40 for 40, is Presented by UBS – The Kravitz Group.
Introducing our next spotlight, Leadership Plano Class 10 Graduate, J. Duncan Webb, IV, Collin County Commissioner. Commissioner Webb was elected to the Collin County Commissioners Court for Precinct 4 in 2010 and began serving his community in that role on January 1, 2011. He currently is serving in his fourth four-year term on the Court. Commissioner Webb’s Precinct is located in the southwest corner of the County. He currently sits on the County’s Investment Committee and Purchasing Board.
Commissioner Webb also serves on the Regional Transportation Council (2011 to present), and just completed his service as its Chair in June of 2023. Commissioner Webb also serves on the Dallas Regional Mobility Council (2012 to present), for which he served as its Chair in 2019 and 2020. He also serves on Board for the Northeast Rural Rail Transportation District.
Commissioner Webb is the sole shareholder of the law firm of Webb & Webb, P.C. He has had a successful career as an attorney in Dallas and Plano since 1980.
Commissioner Webb has served on several community boards and committees including City of Plano Library Advisory Board (Chair for two years), Assistance Center of Collin County Board (Chair for one year), The Classics Board (President for one year), Practical Parent Education Advisory Board, Plano Family YMCA Board, PISD Key Communicators and Christ United Methodist Church Executive Committee and Building Committee (Chair).
Commissioner Webb and his wife, Beth, have two daughters, Heather (graduated from Texas A&M in 2010) and Melissa (graduated from Texas A&M in 2012). The Webb family was honored by the Plano Family YMCA as the 1997 Plano Family of the Year. In 2009, the Plano Chamber of Commerce selected and honored Mr. Webb and his wife as Plano’s Citizens of the Year for 2008. In 2020, Commissioner Webb was honored by the Plano Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Plano for his leadership and contributions to the community of Plano with the 2020 Distinguished Leadership Award. Most recently, the Texas Department of Transportation presented Commissioner Webb with the 2023 Road Hand Award. It is the highest award given by TxDOT to non-employees.
1. What first made you interested in participating in Leadership Plano?
I had just moved my law practice from downtown/mid-town Dallas to Plano so that I could spend more time with my daughters and be active in their activities, our church, and the Plano community. Several of my friends recommended that I apply to participate in a fairly new Leadership Plano program that David McCall was the program director. I contacted David McCall, and he outlined the program and its impact upon those who participated in it.  I thought it would accelerate my involvement in the Plano community.
2. What is the most memorable part of your experience (or what is something that was happening in Plano that you remember about that year)?
Attending the mandatory opening retreat and meeting a diverse group of people wanting to be better informed about Plano and primed to participate and support our community. Several of these people became long- time friends and partners in numerous community activities.
3. Why do you think LP is so impactful for our community?
The people who are selected have diverse backgrounds and experiences and want to learn about our community, its strengths and weaknesses, and to participate in making Plano, its residents, and organizations better and more impactful.
4. What is one thing you can attribute to LP that is a success in your life or career?
Meeting and developing a friendship with David McCall and his mentoring and supporting me over the years. Pushing me to be more involved and impactful.
5. If your class had a class project, what was it and why was it important?
Our class project was composed of two parts. First, we planted a grove of trees (30, one for each member) in Chisholm Trail Park, and second, we formed a think tank to offer our experience and expertise to Plano’s non-profit organizations who needed assistance and expertise during the challenging times of 1983.