Jay Martin

Jay Martin has held a significant role as an elected official on the City Council of La Porte, Texas, since August 2010, where a commitment to community service has led to the implementation of initiatives that enhance local quality of life. Concurrently, Martin has served as a Global Key Account Manager at Kennametal since August 2014, focusing on wear solution projects for oil and gas sector accounts generating over $50 million in annual sales. Previous experience includes positions as Carbide Sales Manager for North America at Zigong International Marketing, Senior Regional Sales Manager at Sumitomo Electric Carbide, and Sales Engineer at Teledyne Firth Sterling. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and an Associate of Arts in Business Administration from San Jacinto College.