Flores, Bill, 1954-

William Hose Flores Sr. (born February 25, 1954). is an American businessman and politician. A member of the Republican Paert, he served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 17th congressional district from 2011 to 2021.

Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming and raised in Stratford, Texas, he graduated with a B.B.A., cum laude in accounting from Texas A&M University and an M.B.A. from Houston Baptist University. Flores has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant since 1978. He served as the chief financial officer (CFO) for two publicly traded energy service firms from 1990 through 1998. From 2002 to 2005, Flores was the Senior Vice President and CFO of Gryphon Exploration Company. In 2006, a group of five oil and gas industry executives, led by Flores as President and CEO, formed Phoenix Exploration Company. Flores also served as a Director of that company from its formation until he retired in December 2009 to run for public office.

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