Detailed Resume

JEW DON BONEY, JR.

P.O. BOX 8447, HOUSTON, TX 77288-8447

April 2003- Present Appointed Interim Associate Director of Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern University.

July 2002- April 2003 Appointed Interim Director of Mickey Leland Center on World Hunger and Peace at Texas Southern University.

Jan 1998 - 2001 City of Houston Mayor Pro-Tem

Jan 1996 - 2001 City of Houston District D Councilmember

As an elected member of the Houston City Council, Jew Don represented a diverse constituency of over 187,000 Houstonians and served as one of the fifteen members of the Council that reviews, ratifies and oversees the City of Houston’s $2.7 billion annual budget. This included a $1.4 billion operating budget, 23,000 employees. Additionally, the Council oversees a five year capital construction program that excedes of $4.3 billion and the management of a total debt of $6.3 billion.

As District D Councilmember, administered an annual budget of $292,718 in the District D office and a separate budget of $334,446 in the City of Houston Mayor Pro-Tem office. Recruited, trained, developed and maintained the most dedicated, effective and efficient staff of any City Council office, which--including the Pro-Tem office--consisted of 11 people. Both offices employed the most advanced, state of the art, internet and computer technologies at City Hall. Boney’s district office independently operated and maintained its own encrypted, virtual private network.

Both Mayor Bob Lanier and Mayor Lee P. Brown appointed Boney to serve on the Fiscal Affairs Committee and every City Council Committee that reviewed major fiscal operations for the City of Houston.  He chaired several vitally important City Council Committees: Regional Planning (which included oversight of the financing and construction of the Downtown Convention Center Hotel), Housing and Community Development, the MWDBE (Minority, Women and Disadvantage Business Enterprise) Committee, and the SubCommittee of International Trade in Africa and the Caribbean.

As Mayor Pro-Tem of the Brown Administration, Jew Don Boney was intimately involved in fiscal policy and budget strategy for two terms. In this role, he worked closely in the formation and revision of all City Department budget projections and presentations. This involvement assisted the successful passage of the Mayor’s budget early during the last two fiscal years of his term in office.

Utilizing Jew Don Boney’s years of experience working on major housing and community development community development and housing projects, He was able to secure creation of four tax increment reinvestment zones in District D––more than any other City Council district. Additionally, he demonstrated leadership in facilitating the structuring of numerous loans, grants, and financial instruments for housing, commercial development and neighborhood revitalization projects in District D.

The OST/Almeda, South Post Oak, Midtown and Fourth Ward tax increment reinvestment zones are examples of Boney’s capacity to transform visions into reality. He also convened unprecedented public hearings on Hate Crimes and Kennedy Heights environmental issues. Mr. Boney has always been and remain committed to furthering the cause of human rights for all people.

CITY OF HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE CHAIR POSITIONS 1996-2001

1. •Chair, Regional Planning
   

2. •Chair, Council Governance
   

3. •Chair, Housing and Community Development
   

4. •Chair, Mayor’s HIV/AIDS State of Emergency Task Force
   

5. •Chair, MWDBE and Small Contractor Development
   

6. •Chair, Sub-Committee on Africa and the Caribbean
   

7. •Co-Chair, Fourth Ward Interdepartmental Task Force
   

8. •Co-Chair, Sexually Oriented Business
   

CITY OF HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP 1996-2001

1. •Aviation
   

2. •Business and Tourism
   

3. •Cellular Towers
   

4. •Competitive Bidding
   

5. •Council Rules
   

6. •Customer Service Initiatives
   

7. •Economic and Community Development
   

8. •Environmental Concerns and Health
   

9. •Ethics
   

10. •Fiscal Affairs and Management Initiatives
    

11. •International Trade
    

12. •Legislative
    

13. •Neighborhood Planning and Protection
    

14. •Public Health
    

15. •Redevelopment and Revitalization
    

16. •Regulatory Affairs and Ordinance
    

17. •Transportation, Infrastructure & Technology
    

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS, 1996-2001 as
MAYOR PRO-TEM / DISTRICT D COUNCILMEMBER

1. •Served as Houston's Mayor Pro-Tem for 4 years and for 6 years as District Councilmember. D
   

2. •The District D office staff acheived an unprecedented 92% successful completion rate of the over 14,000 citizen requests we received.
   

3. •As a freshman councilmember, co-chaired the Sexually Oriented Business Committee, convened public hearings, proposed new legislation and passed a nationally recognized, constitutionally sound, tougher Sexually Oriented
   

4. •Business Ordinance designed to protect our children, families and neighborhoods--an unprecedented accomplishment for a first year councilmember.
   

5. •Relocated the Westheimer Street Festival to nonresidential, Eleanor Tinsley Park.
   

6. •Created the Almeda/OST Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone which financed over $13 million dollars of public improvements, stimulating economic development and revitalization throughout Greater Third Ward-stimulated more than $200,000,000 in new business development.
   

7. •Expanded the Affirmative Action program to include businesses owned by persons with disabilities and expanded the program to serve all small business owners.
   

8. •Repaved, widened and improved numerous streets throughout the district.
   

9. •Renovated, modernized and remodeled virtually all District D Public Libraries and secured funding to redevelop the Clayton Branch Genealogical Center.
   

DISTRICT D PARKS: Remodeled and/or improved facilities...

Sunnyside Park: nearly $2.5 million in funds went into a complete renovation of that facility. Blueridge Park enjoyed an increase of 23 additional acres thanks to a land swap with Fort Bend County. Avid golfers noticed the dramatic changes to Hermann Park Golf Course with more than $4.6 million in facility renovation including a new 5,800 sq. ft. clubhouse, 5,400 sq. ft. cart storage facility, lighted driving range, irrigation system/underground golf course drainage system and concrete parking lot for 153 vehicles. Other improvements included 26 sand traps, increased the number of lakes from two to eight and reforestation.

Additional park accomplishments:

Sunnyside Park - 3502 Bellfort, $2,452,021

Beech White - 7551 Scott, $404,000

Cleveland Park - 200 Jackson Hill, $339,000

Windsor Village Park - 14441 Croquet, $19,150

Hermann Park Golf Course - $4.6 million renovation

Dunlavy Park Pennies for Playground - over $14,000 in matching funds

POLICE/FIRE

Was instrumental in the passage of mayor Brown’s FY 2001 $1.4 billion budget, which provides additional funding for an additional fire cadet class, extra board personnel, and equipment. Also supported a 1999 pay raise that guaranteed police and fire classified employees almost 18 percent over three years with no tax increase. Increased police patrols throughout the communities of District D, along with two new police store fronts in the Montrose and Sunnyside areas, also ensures that constituents will be protected.

Supported the FY 2001 $1.4 billion budget which secures additional funding for a fire cadet class, extra board personnel, and equipment

Supported historic 1999 pay raise averaging almost 18 percent over three years with no tax increase

Secured funding for the Reed Road HPD Storefront

New Fire Equipment in District D, total of $2,239,678

Station #25 - $284,000

Station #33 - $284,000

Station #35 - $284,000

Station #46 - $284,000

Station #55 - $61,714 (medic 55)

Station #59 - $555,000 (ladder truck)

Station #59 - $71,714 (medic 59

Station #80 - $61,625

MAJOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND MEETINGS: Home Ownership Opportunities, Kennedy Heights, Hate Crimes, HIV/AIDS Training Institute, Four African American Leadership Summits, Town Hall Meetings, International Trade Missions, TSU Small Business & International Trade with Africa Conference,

HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Ensemble Theater Grant - $500,000 CDBG

Granlin Grove Apartments TSU/Third Ward CDC - $1,972,260 for 12 two-story multifamily units grant)

SHAPE Community Center $250,000 (Neighborhood facilities renovation)

SEHAH (Neighborhood facilities renovation grant) $152,512

Simmons Gardens - $2,200,000 for 120 units of senior and multifamily units (a 7,000,000 project)

East Side Village - Holman Street - $1.3 million, $492,000 grant and $800,000 revolving loan fund at 0% interest, 123 units Cullen Missionary Baptist Church - $725,000 for 54 affordable housing units Initiated a $900,000 budget amendment for Elderly Home Repair Program

Anna Dupree Senior Citizens Center - $459,800

Bering/Omega Dental Clinic - $240,000 renovation grant

Convened two home buying seminars

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

The new $6.6 million Third Ward Multi-Service Center was completed.

The South Post Oak Multi-Service Center valued at $6.3 million and will offer services similar in scope to the Third Ward MSC.

HIV/AIDS

-As chair of the Mayor's HIV/AIDS State of Emergency Task Force, Councilmember Boney collaborated with with Glaxo Smith Kline, formerly Glaxo Welcome, and Magic 102FM/97.9 The Boxx, which resulted in a unique, private/public sector initiative generating more than $2 million and hundreds of thousands of dollars of in-kind donations to the city of Houston's State of Emergency effort.

-Organized and convened the HIV/AIDS Training Institute, which trained more than 300 community leaders in HIV/AIDS intervention, prevention, and protection strategies for the faith-based, youth/young adults, families affected/infected by HIV/AIDS through incarceration or substance abuse and advocacy areas.

-Expanded partnerships with the Houston Independent School District Board of Education and Texas Southern University. Initiated meetings with Dr. Helene Gayle of the Centers for Disease Control to secure additional funding on behalf of the city of Houston.

FOURTH WARD

Served as co-chair of the City of Houston's Fourth Ward Interdepartmental Task Force, a committee responsible for working with the Mayor's office, Housing and Community Development and the community on redevelopment efforts in the Fourth Ward. Brought a total of 550 affordable housing units with deep subsidies to the Fourth Ward area. The complete renovation of Allen Parkway Village, 255 units of affordable housing units, 105 units developed by the Housing Authority of Houston, 50 units of historic Fourth Ward housing and 100 rental units are part of the Fourth Ward plan. Council Member Boney also developed a close partnership with four prominent African American, church-based CDCs to ensure that the community's vision and the city's vision for redevelopment are one.

LIBRARIES

Lonnie R. Smith Branch Library on Scott Street, received $608,055 for major interior renovations. The branch was recently reopened to the public.

Sherman E. Stimley Library Branch, a new $3.2 million, 14,660 square foot library. Located at 7007 West Fuqua, the library serves approximately 33,000 people, including students from Ft. Bend/Missouri City area schools.

• PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING

Almeda Road /Binz Street Reconstruction - $3.2 million

Wheeler Avenue Street Reconstruction from SH35 to Old Spanish Trail $15.2

million appropriated through FY2006

Completed Project 426 Street Reconstruction and underground utilities for the

LaSalette Subdivision - $3,748,256.

DURING THE PAST 30 YEARS, JEW DON BONEY HAS PARTICIPATED IN THE FOLLOWING CONCERNING AFRICA & AFRICANS:

As chair of the Houston City Council International Trade Subcommittee on Africa and the Caribbean, met with African dignitaries, policy makers, and business leaders to foster economic and foreign investment for Houston-based companies and small business owners.

At his urging, the Corporate Council on Africa convened the biennial summit "Attracting Capital to Africa" in April of 1999 in Houston. Nine African heads of state, four Clinton Administration officials, and hundreds of high-ranking diplomats and CEO's from multinational corporations attended the four-day conference and pumped $7 million into the local economy. As co-host of the United States Conference on Trade and Investment in Africa, Boney welcomed hundreds of small to mid-sized business owners to Texas Southern University's School of Business where they accessed professional expertise in trade and investment strategies.

Advocated for the passage of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. This act, signed by President Clinton, formed the basis for the first formal trade relationship between the United States and the African continent.

Led several successful business development missions to Africa and South America. He traveled to Ghana, Nigeria, and Ethiopia--where he had substantive meetings with government and private development officials on issues such as telemedicine, Houston's HIV/AIDS model, market access and broadbased economic growth, the long-term success of Houston's energy linkage to Nigeria, airport cooperative agreements, and cultural/tourism exchanges.

Nominated and secured confirmation of Kase Lawal of CAMAC Holdings for Houston Port Authority Commissioner

Was a delegate to the African-African-American Summit in Accra, Ghana

Encouraged the United States government to establish refugee resettlement facilities during the Ethiopian famine crisis.

Led protest demonstrations over the shooting death of Nigerian ex-patriot Martin Nana by a Houston Police Department officer.

Supported efforts for emergency humanitarian aid to Somalian/Ethiopian famine refugees.

Helped organize efforts to secure aid to Cameroon student refugees residing in the USA.

Was a member of the Southern African Task Force and participated actively in the successful campaign free Nelson Mandela and end apartheid in South Africa.

Aided in securing the revocation of landing rights of South African Airways to Houston airports

Helped to lead sanctions against South Africa on the City, State and National level.

Was one of the first protestors in America to be arrested, convicted and jailed for civil disobedience, protesting apartheid and successfully closing the South Africa Consulate,

Helped organize aid for the Haitian and Rawandan crisis which raised over US $40,000 and 40 tons of food, humanitarian aid and medical supplies for Haitian/Rawandan refugees.

Led two business development missions to several southern African countries, including: Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe.

In April of 1999, Mr. Boney was instrumental in bringing the Corporate Council on Africa Summit to Houston and the International Conference on United States Trade and Investment in Africa to Houston's Texas Southern University.

2000-2001 Technology Internet and Computer Solutions, Inc. President and majority owner of this internet and computer technology company. Provided state-of-the-art internet and information technologies services.

2000-2001 Afro-AmericanMall.net, Inc. An internet mall spotlighting African American businesses.

1995 Established B.S.R. Consulting. Major clients/projects:

1. •Maximus Corporation (Strategic Planning Consultant for enrollment of Texas State Medicare Medicaid program
   

2. •John Sharp Campaign for Governor
   

3. •Paul Hobby Campaign for State Comptroller
   

4. •Harris County Campaign for a new Courthouse
   

1992 - 1995 Consultant/Strategic Planner, Provided Strategic Planning and Leadership Development Training for national Community Based Organizations: Peace and Justice, Red River Peace Network, Peace Farm, Houston Non-violent Action Committee, etc.

Nov 1981 Ordained as a Baptist Minister at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church by Reverend William A Lawson

1993 - 1995 Producer/Host, “From the Frontline.” KYOK Radio news and information program.

1989 - 1995 Producer/Host,“From the Frontline” KPFT Pacifica Radio Network. A thought provoking news and information program.

Nov 1992 Candidate: Texas State Legislature District 147

Sep 1988 May 1989 Counselor - Administrative Consultant, Over the Hill, Inc. Managed the pre-employment and work maturity skills program. This program recruited non-violent youth offenders on probation and trained them in preparation for the world of work. It also developed job opportunities for them and achieved a 95% success rate

1985 - 1995 Chairman, Houston Chapter N.B.U.F.

1987 - 1991 Chairman, successful Coalition to Free Clarence Lee Brandley, an innocent man, falsely accused of rape and murder and sentenced to be executed. (*Subject of the Showtime movie: “Whitewash: The Clarence Brandley Story” Released, summer 2001).

Nov 1986 - May 1987 Pastor, The House of the Lord Baptist Church

Jun 1984 - Nov 1986 Project Director, Computerized Education Project (A Project of the Black Cluster/BPU New Covenant Presbytery). This project taught disadvantaged youth and adults basic computer literacy and office management skills.

Jan 1981 - Oct 1982 Community Organizer/Leadership Development Trainer

The Metropolitan Organization (TMO) Community Organizer and Leadership Development Trainer. Houston’s local affiliate of the IAF network (a multiracial, interfaith, federation of 65 Houston area churches).

Jan 1980 - Jul 1980 Program Developer/Coordinator, HOPE Development, Inc.

Aug 1979 - Nov 1979 Candidate 1979, City of Houston City Council Election District D

Jan 1978 - Aug 1979 Director Education Department, Houston Area Urban League.

1. Authored a study of educational achievements of minority youth in HISD.

2. Wrote a federal grant, funded by H.E.W, for $97,000 to facilitate school desegregation

3. One of the leaders involved in the team that negotiated an unprecedented out-of-court settlement in the HISD school desegregation case.

Mar 1977 - Jun 1978 Co-Owner/Manager, African Import and Exports, Inc. one of the first such establishments in Houston, Texas

Dec 1975 - Nov 1977 On-Air Personality, KYOK-AM Radio, Houston, Texas

Aug 1975 - Dec 1976 Producer/Director KHOU-TV (CBS) Houston, Texas.

         1. The first African American Television Director in the City of Houston.

         2. Directed newscasts, promotion/commercial production;

         3. Produced and directed “Contempo” a special weekly public affairs program

         4. Produced and directed 1 hour specials on the Houston Police Department, HISD and Race Relations

Jan 1975 - Jun 1975 Production Trainee (Camera, Lighting, Set Design) KHOU-TV (Completed 1/2 year training program in production techniques including Director Training)

Apr 1974 - Nov 1974 Engineering Trainee (Videotape and Audio Engineer) KHOU-TV (Completed 1/2 year television engineering training program)

Mar 1974 - Nov 1975 Radio Announcer/Talk Show Host, KCOH-AM , Houston, Texas

Oct 1973 - May 1974 Co-Owner Mark III Enterprises (Management, Promotions, Bookings)

Jul 1972 - Oct 1973 President: JASINO Record Corporation, Austin, Texas

Jan 1973 - May 1973 Legislative Aide to former U. S. Congressman Craig A. Washington (then State Rep.) Texas State House of Representatives

Sep 1972 - Jun 1973 Television Producer and Host, KLRN-TV, Austin, Texas: “Black Images” the first locally produced African American television show in central Texas.

Sep 1972 - Jun 1973 Radio Producer and Host, KUT-FM, Austin, Texas: “In Black America “ the first locally produced, nationally distributed, African American radio talk show in central Texas distributed to 120 affiliate stations in 27 States.

Spring 1972 Coordinated Academic Instruction and Led Sociology 347K Black Americans, University of Texas at Austin.

Spring 1972 Founding Member Concerned Students Organization, University of Texas at Austin.

Sep 1970 - Jan 1972 Chairman, Texas Union Afro-American Cultural Committee, University of Texas at Austin.

Summer 1971- Legislative Aide to State Representative Curtis Graves, Texas State House of Representative Special Session.

Spring 1970 Summer 1973 Radio Producer/Announcer, “Soul on Ice.” KUT-FM, Austin, Texas.

Spring 1968 - Spring 1970 Radio Announcer, KTAE-AM Radio, Taylor, Texas

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Summer 1968 - Fall 1971 Musician, Austin, Texas;

Spring, 1968 Record Store Salesman, Austin, Texas;

Fall 1969 Parking Garage Attendant, Austin, Texas;

Summer 1967 Groundskeeper, Austin, Texas;

CREATIONS

The HIV/AIDS Training Institute

The African American Leadership Summit(s) I, II ,III, IV

The Boney Report - Municipal Channel Current Events Talk Show

From the Frontline - Producer/Host Rdaio Public Affairs Program,  A Weekly Radio News and Public Affairs radio talk show focused on issues important to the Black Community on Pacifica Radio Station KPFT-90.1 FM (Sunday Nights 11pm - 1am)

The Coalition to Free Clarence Brandley - Chairman/Co-Founder

OTHER BROADCAST EXPERIENCE:

Soul on Ice Austin, Texas’ first local Black music radio program.

In Black America A nationally distributed radio talk program with 120 affiliates in 27 States.

Black Images The first locally produced Black oriented television series in Central Texas.

The Man Nobody Saw A special dramatic television production and national public service project designed to enhance positive race relations.

COMMUNITY BASED EXPERIENCE:

The Coalition to Free Clarence Brandley: Chairman/Co-Founder. A broad-based multiracial coalition that successfully waged a three (3) year struggle that freed an innocent man wrongly incarcerated on Texas’ Death Row .

The Campaign to Save the Children: Chairman/Founder. Ad-Hoc Civic Organization working for Equal Opportunity and Quality Education in the HISD for all children.

Houston Voter Education Project: Chairman. Authored and secured a $5,000 grant to fund a six-month program to register and educate voters.

   Organized voter education & leadership skills workshops and registered 3,000 new minority voters directly and 10,000 new voters in coalition with other community organizations.

Provided transportation to and monitored 40 predominantly Black precincts on election day.

Project EXCEL!: A federally funded pilot program (H.E.W. $97,000) designed to facilitate school desegregation in the Houston Independent School District.

Harris County Minorities and Law Enforcement Coalition: Co-Chairman & Charter Member. An organization developed with the assistance of the U.S. Justice Department. Designed to foster an alliance between Black and Hispanic communities, Law Enforcement Officials in the City of Houston and Harris County for the promotion of better understanding, cooperation and the elimination of racial injustice in Law Enforcement.

HISD STUDY Wrote 250 page study of minority educational opportunities in the Houston Independent School District.

Houston Public Action Committee (HOU-PAC) - Chairman & Charter Member ...A nonprofit, non-partisan community organization designed to meet the social, economic and political needs of the Houston’s Black community.

ACTING EXPERIENCE

Spring 1972 Founding member of the Afro-American Players (Univ. of Texas’ First Black Theatre Troupe)

Spring 1972 As Sonny in an adaptation of Manchild in the Promised Land by Claude Brown; as part of a traveling show sponsored by the Afro-American Players.

Spring & Summer 1972 In “The Ghetto Don’t Cry, Scream!” written, directed and produced by the Afro-American Players.

ACHIEVEMENTS/AWARDS/COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

2003 Legend of Houston Award, Texas Southern University College of Science and Technology REEP Academy

2003 Appointed Member of the Board of Visitors for Howard University College of Arts and Sciences to assist the college with fundraising efforts to better support its mession and programs

2003 Outstanding Leadership AWARD, Port of Houston Authority in appreciation for service as an advoror councilmember fo the Small Business Development Program

2002 The Government Award, Houston Business and Professional Men’s Club

2001 Recognition of Many Years of Service and Dedication to Our Community, The Men of Trinity United Methodist Church

2001 Outstanding Community Service Award, COH Affirmative Action and Contract Compliance Division

2001 Admitted as a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum for demonstrated committment to leadership and civic engagement

2001 Quentin Mease Award, Houston Area Urban League

2000 Award of Recognition for Support and Service, South Asian Chamber of Commerce

2000 Support of the Arts Award, Conrad Johnson Music and Fine Arts Foundation

2000 Alex Award for Legal Excellence and Service to the Houston Community, NAACP Legal Redress Clinic

1999 Trailblazer Award in Recognition of Exemplary Leadership and Service for Justice and Equality, Houston Community College, Central Campus

1999 Rice University National Black MBA Award

1999 Volunteer of the Year, Houston International Festival

1999 Outstanding Public Service Award, Christ Presbyterian Church

1998 Outstanding Public Service Award, Young American Club,

Wharton County Jr. College

1998 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Outstanding Leadership Award

1998 Distinguished Community Service and Achievement Award, National Association of Black Accountants, Houston Chapter

1997 The Nigerian Foundation Order of the Niger Award

1997 Blacks in Government Award

1997 Political Award for Outstanding Service, Highland Heights Masonic Lodge #200

1997 The High School of Meteorology and Space Science Leadership Award

1997 Recognition of Appreciation for Abused Children, Child Advocates, Inc.

1996 Mickey Leland Leadership Award, Houston Black Fire Fighters

1996 Barbara Jordan Award, The African American Lesbian & Gay Alliance

1996 Distinguished Service Award , National Council of Negro Women-DIH Chapter

1992 Recognition for Outstanding Community Service: International Association of Black Professional Fire Fighters

1991 Silver Award for Outstanding Ministry and Community Service: Harris County Council of Organizations

1990 NAACP, Houston Branch President’s Award: For Effecting Positive Change Toward Justice for All in leading the Coalition to Free Clarence Brandley.

1990 Houston Peace & Justice Award: Houston Peace Network, for positive leadership and outstanding contributions to Social Justice & Social Change.

1990 Community Service Award: Houston Business & Professional Men’s Club, in Recognition of Outstanding Leadership and Service to the community of Greater Houston.

1988 Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Civil Rights: Houston Branch (NAACP) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

1987 Civil Rights/Human Rights Leadership Award: Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and Amnesty International

1987 Special Award: United Negro College Fund, for Outstanding Leadership.

1986 Outstanding Community Service Award: Over the Hill, Inc.

1985 Community Service Award: National Association of Black Social Workers and the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice.

1985 Humanitarian Award: National Council of Negro Women, Dorothy I. Height Chapter.

1985 Great Achievement Award: Now Testament Baptist Church.

1985 Nominee Outstanding Young Man in America: National Junior Chamber of Commerce.

1985 Distinguished Service Award: Over the Hill, Inc., for outstanding contributions in the areas of prison reform and community development.

1984 Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Community Service: Brentwood Baptist Church Business and Professional Men’s Unit

1983 Selected one of the 1983 Outstanding Young Men in America: National Junior Chamber of Commerce

1983 Certificate of Community Recognition: KMJQ Majic 102 FM, for contribution to business and community life.

1976 Distinguished Service Award: Houston Teachers Association, Recognized for a sustaining interest in and contribution to public education.

1979- 1981 Member, Board of Directors: SHAPE Community Center

1985 Houston Housing Authority Allen Parkway Village Steering Committee: Helpedto develop 4th Ward Neighborhood Revitalization Plan.

1981 Congressional Black Caucus Weekend Steering Committee: Organized

Congressional Hearing on Texas Criminal Justice System: Testified regarding HPD Misconduct and Brutality.

1978- 1995 United States Department of Justice: Volunteer Consultant; Provide technical assistance, citizens’ advocacy.

Fields of Special Interest

Religion; Theology

Reading; Creative Writing

Leadership Development Training

Self-propulsion (Hiking, Bicycling)

Innovative Fund Raising Activities for Disadvantaged Minorities, (also Children, Elderly, Poor, Prisoners)

Radio & Television Programming (especially Public Affairs Programming)

Community Development and Self-Help Projects

Computer Technologies, Electronics

Domestic and International Travel

Strategic Planning and Research

Audio/Visual Production

Athletics/Self-Defense Training

Music (all kinds)

Professional References:

Dr. Lee P. Brown, Mayor, City of Houston

Bob Lanier, Former Mayor, City of Houston, Owner, The Landar Corporation

Martha Stein, Agenda Director, City of Houston Mayor’s Office

Al Haines, Chief Finance & Administration Officer, City of Houston

Margie Bingham, Former Director, Housing & Community Development, City of Houston

Don Sowell, Owner, Wilmic Ventures

Miguel Garcia, Deputy Director, Community Resource Development, Ford Foundation

Dr. Robert Stein, Dean, Social Science Division, Rice University

Additional references provided upon request.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

A management and leadership development professional with more than 30 years of broad-based experience which includes: public policy, political and economic empowerment, fiscal management, mass communications, internet and computer technology, and community development.

A visionary, capable of providing expert strategic planning management and implementation skills to actualize an organization's goals.

Demonstrated leadership in community-based development and revitalization issues. A proven track record for consensus building. Professional affiliations with key members of local, national, and international private and public sector organizations.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

1. •Stephen F. Austin High School
   

2. •The University of Texas at Austin . Major: Social Psychology and Mass Communications
   

3. •IAF (Industrial Areas Foundation) Network: Recruited, trained to lead strategic planning sessions, as a professional community organizer and leadership development trainer.
   

4. •University of Houston at Clear Lake: training in listening skills, non-violent conflict resolution, mediation, arbitration and negotiation.
   

5. •Houston Bar Association: training in listening skills, non-violent conflict resolution, mediation, arbitration and negotiation.
   

6. •American Leadership Forum: Senior Fellow. Trained in personal and professional growth,
   

7. •collaboration and consensus building, and creating coalitions to build effective communities.