Laura Sue “Susie” Pool was born in Dallas Texas; grew up and graduated from Van High School in Van Texas, but has resided in Somerset since 1983. She is currently employed as Community Relations Specialist at Somerset ISD, since January 7, 2013. She is also a Board Member and serves as Executive Director to the Somerset ISD Education Foundation. Prior to her employment at the school district, she worked at Texas Community Bank, formerly Somerset National Bank for 22 ½ years from June 18, 1990 until December 11, 2012. She held many positions at the bank during those 22 ½ years; starting in 1990 as a teller and ending her career in banking as Vice President and Branch Manager for the Somerset, TX branch. Throughout her years in Somerset, Susie has volunteered for various organizations and civic groups, is active in the Somerset United Methodist Church, served as Treasurer in 2021 and 2022, and has served on the Education Foundation Board since 2009.