Houston Police Foundation

2008 HPD MOONLIGHT CLASSIC BIKE RIDE

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:53:03 GMT

Congratulations to our riders that obtained pledges for the ride. 1st Place - Erica Fuentes - $5,050 2nd Place - David Hollins- $261 3rd Place - Mari Tsujimoto - $230 Friday, June 20, 2008 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. Starts at The Downtown Aquarium 410 Bagby @ Memorial Dr. (Click for map) Join us for the first annual Houston Police Foundation Moonlight Classic Bike Ride! This two-hour recreational ride is for cyclists of all ages and abilities, on a traffic-free course stretching 5 to 35 miles on Memorial Drive. Slower riders will keep to the right, and faster riders will keep to the left. No motorized traffic will be allowed on the course. The journey starts at the Downtown Aquarium. You will head west on Memorial Drive to Shepherd returning east on Memorial Drive back to the Downtown Aquarium. Enjoy music, snacks, and rides, including the Diving Bell Ferris Wheel, Carousel, and Shark Voyage (FREE to registered riders wearing their wristband) at the post-ride festival. ...

Robert E. Beauchamp

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:02:31 GMT

Robert E. Beauchamp President and CEO BMC Software Mr. Beauchamp has served as president and chief executive officer of BMC Software since January 2001. In his 18-plus years with the company, he has held senior roles across the company, including the global leadership of the Strategic Planning, Marketing, Research and Development, and Mergers and Acquisitions organizations. Mr. Beauchamp serves on the board of directors of National Oilwell Varco, a Fortune 500 company operating worldwide as a leader in the design, manufacture and sale of equipment and services used in the upstream oil and gas industry. He also is the incoming chairman of the Listed Company Advisory Committee of the New York Stock Exchange. He holds numerous civic positions including a seat on the Greater Houston Partnership Board of Directors, Memorial Hermann Healthcare Systems, the world-renowned Texas Medical Center and the Houston Technology Center Advisory Board. Mr. Beauchamp holds an...

Become a Member or Make a Donation

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:54:57 GMT

Why should I contribute to the Foundation? The Houston Police Foundation enhances the effectiveness of the Houston Police Department by providing resources that are not covered in the city budget. Donations made by individuals and companies fund special programs, officer safety, training, equipment, and new technology -- none of which would be feasible under the City budget. Approximately 96% of HPD's annual budget goes to pay officers and other department personnel. Online - Contribute Today (click here): Through our secure online donation service. By Mail (click here): Make your check payable to Houston Police Foundation. Fill out the membership form and mail to: Houston Police Foundation, P.O. Box 346, Houston, Texas 77001-0346 By Fax (click here): Fill out the membership form and fax your gift along with your credit card number and information to 713-651-3144. As a Member of the Foundation you will receive the following to thank you for your...

Support the Houston Police Foundation

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:34:05 GMT

The private sector has a real stake in the success of the Houston Police Department and the safety of our City. The Houston Police Foundation serves a vital role - connecting private investment dollars with effective public safety solutions.

The Foundation is engaged in an effort to leverage private resources to fund high priority law enforcement needs.

With your support we can build a safer Houston and a stronger Police Department.

Special thanks to Officer Quoc-Tuan Nguyen for the photos.

Leslie Alexander

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:26:58 GMT

Leslie Alexander Houston Rockets Owner Leslie Alexander, who assumed ownership of the Houston Rockets on July 30, 1993, has devoted his efforts to making his teams champions both on the basketball court and in the community. Alexander’s dedication to winning has resulted in two NBA championships with the Rockets and four WNBA titles during his 10-year (1997-2006) operation of the Houston Comets, giving Houston its first professional sports championships. Off the court, the Rockets franchise has set the standard for community involvement. Since 1993, Alexander has dedicated himself to building the Rockets in every area. His vision to construct a downtown arena took shape in Nov. 2000, as Harris County voters approved a referendum to build a new home for the Rockets. Groundbreaking for the arena took place on July 31, 2001. Alexander’s tireless efforts became a reality in Sept. 2003 with the opening of Toyota Center – Houston’s state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility, which...

Recruitment

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:56:45 GMT

HEREOS START HERE!

STAND UP

FOR YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CAREER AND YOUR FUTURE

Applicants interested in career opportunities as Police Officer Trainees should contact HPD Recruiting at (713) 308-1300 or 1-800-252-0473 or click on the link below:

http://www.houstontx.gov/police/careers.htm

http://hpdcareer.com

Robert C. McNair

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:39:59 GMT

Robert C. McNair Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Houston Texans Robert C. McNair is perhaps best known in the business community as the founder of Cogen Technologies, which was sold in 1999. Cogen was the largest privately-owned cogeneration company in the world, with aggregate capacity of 1,400 megawatts. McNair also serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The McNair Group, headquartered in Houston, Texas, where he oversees an investment portfolio that includes interests in two cogeneration plants in the eastern United States. Mr. McNair owns Palmetto Partners, Ltd. and RCM Financial Services, L.P., private investment entities that manage the McNairs' public and private equity investments, and is Chairman of the McNair Foundation and the Houston Texans Foundation. Committed to bringing a National Football League team to Houston, Mr. McNair formed Houston NFL Holdings in 1998. On October 6, 1999, the NFL announced that the 32nd NFL franchise had...

Tilman J. Fertitta

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:39:17 GMT

Tilman J. Fertitta Chairman of the Board - Houston Police Foundation Chairman of the Board, President & CEO Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Tilman J. Fertitta, a native Texan, is Chairman of the Board, President, CEO, and largest shareholder of Landry’s Restaurants, Inc., one of America’s largest casual dining and entertainment companies. Fertitta is also President and sole shareholder of Fertitta Hospitality, LLC, a hotel, development, and entertainment company. Fertitta studied business and hotel management at Texas Tech University and the University of Houston, where he is currently a board member of the University’s Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. During college he started a sales and marketing firm and expanded into construction and development after college. In 1985, he won the Residential Builders Model Award from the American Institute of Builders Design. In 1986, the Houston Jaycees named him one of 12 outstanding young Houstonians. ...

Paul G. Somerville

Tue, 27 May 2008 12:56:47 GMT

Paul G. Somerville

Rey Gonzales

Tue, 27 May 2008 12:44:46 GMT

Rey Gonzales President Importpro.net Rey Gonzales, President of Importpro.net, has served as a licensed international custom broker for over 35 years. He has assisted in project development in the Far/Middle East, Latin America, and Africa for major engineering, service, and energy companies. A former Port of Houston Commissioner, Mr. Gonzales has chaired the Greater Houston Partnership’s Maritime, Aviation, Americas, and Access Mexico Committees and participated in trade missions to South Africa, Europe, Mexico, and Latin America. As a Director of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, he has served as Chairman of the Corporate Development Committee. He also serves on the Executive Boards of Greater Houston YMCA, the Battleship of Texas Foundation, and the Port of Houston Small Business Development Council. He was the President and Co-Founder of the nationally acclaimed Houston Hispanic Forum. He received the Medal of Merit from President Reagan. In 2000, Mr. Gonzales...

A. G. Tony Gracely

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:57:23 GMT

A. G. Tony Gracely Chairman and President Events / The 6527 Corporation In 1987, Tony Gracely purchased Katy Ford, Inc. in Katy Texas and renamed the dealership Texan Ford. Texan Ford quickly became Houston's No. 1 retail Ford dealer and in 1998 was in the Top 10 retail Ford dealers nationally for Ford Motor Co. In 1995, Tony purchased Leland Steeplechase Lincoln-Mercury, Inc from Ford Motor Co. In November, 1997, Tony was awarded the Houston Quality Award by the Better Business Bureau, University of Houston and Houston Business Journal, becoming the first ever automobile dealer bestowed with this honor. January, 1998 Tony sold Champion Ford, Texan Ford and Texan Lincoln Mercury to Republic Industries / Auto Nation. Tony accepted a position as Senior District Vice President - Texas managing 38 dealerships, 10 mega stores, and supervising 2,000 employees. Tony's Texas Team staff was No. 1 in financial services, e-commerce internet sales, and developed the unique,...

Dave H. Ward

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:51:18 GMT

Dave H. Ward

Anchor

KTRK-TV - Channel 13

Dave joined KTRK-TV in 1966 as an on-the-street reporter/photographer. In 1967, he was assigned to anchor Channel 13's weekday 7am newscast. Later that year he also became the first host of KTRK's "Dialing for Dollars." In 1968, Dave was assigned to anchor the weekday 6 and 10pm newscasts where he remains today as one of Houston's most respected news anchors.

Born in Dallas and raised in Huntsville, Texas, Dave began his broadcast radio career with KGKB in Tyler. Three years later, he moved to Waco, Texas, and WACO radio, and then to Houston and KNUZ/KQUE radio.

During his career with 13 Eyewitness News, Dave has covered fires, explosions, earthquakes, floods and hurricanes throughout Texas and the southern states. He's interviewed heads of state and drug addicts, and traveled to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Nicaragua and Columbia on numerous stories. He has also covered many national political conventions and worked extensively with NASA on Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, and shuttle missions.

Dave took an active role in the establishment of the Houston Crime Stoppers program, which has become the model of excellence for similar programs across the nation. He's also taken an active role in Houston's community affairs, serving as President of the local Easter Seals Society, chairing the Public Affairs Advisory Board of the Houston Business Council, and working with the American Cancer Society. In addition, Dave has served as a member of the Leukemia Society Board of Directors and Board Member of the Houston Press Club.

William B. Bill Nelson

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:50:34 GMT

William B. "Bill" Nelson
Corporate Securities Attorney

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Bill Nelson has been a corporate securities attorney at Haynes and Boone, LLP since August 1999. From September 1997 to August 1999, Mr. Nelson was an attorney with Butler & Binion. Mr. Nelson specializes in corporate securities law, focusing on public offerings and private financings, acquisitions, mergers, stock purchases and sales, and asset purchases. He is a co-founder of and currently serves as [general counsel] to the Houston Police Foundation. Mr. Nelson is a member of the American Bar Association and the Houston Bar Association. Mr. Nelson received his B.A. from the University of Texas in 1992 and his J.D. from the University of Texas in 1997. In addition, Mr. Nelson received his M.A. from Brown University in 1994.

John L. Nau, III

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:49:35 GMT

John L. Nau, III

President & CEO

Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P.

John L. Nau, III is President and Chief Executive Officer of Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P., the nation’s largest distributor of Anheuser-Busch products. Silver Eagle employs over 1,100 employees that serve 16 counties in Texas through operations in Houston, San Antonio, Conroe, Cypress and Rosenberg. Silver Eagle also distributes Grupo Modelo beers.

Since 1995, Mr. Nau has served as Chairman of the Texas Historical Commission (THC). He was appointed to the THC in 1993, and is now serving his third term. In 2001, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to a four-year term as Chairman of the national Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and was reappointed in 2006.

Nau’s commitment to service is apparent through a broad spectrum of participation in civic, community, and philanthropic organizations in Houston and throughout the country. His involvement includes Board of Trustees of Baylor College of Medicine, Greater Houston Partnership, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Civil War Preservation Trust, Board Member of the Texas State History Museum Foundation, Greater Houston Preservation Alliance Advisory Board, the Board of Directors of the Good Samaritan Foundation, and the Board of Advisors of the Gulf Coast Institute.

Nau is a 1968 graduate of the University of Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History. He is the past president of the College Foundation of the University and Vice Chairman of the UVA Capital Campaign. He has also served as Chairman of the College of Arts and Sciences Campaign and on the Board of Managers of the Alumni Association.

He and his wife, Bobbie, reside in Houston. Their family includes two daughters, Victoria Nau Johnson and husband Parks, Elizabeth Nau Stepanian and husband Andy, and two grandchildren, Katharine and Reese Stepanian.

Walter M. Mischer, Jr.

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:48:58 GMT

Walter M. Mischer, Jr.

President

Mischer Healthcare Services

Walter M. Mischer, Jr. is President of Mischer Healthcare Services (MHS), which was formed in 1994 to sponsor innovative ventures in the healthcare industry. MHS founded Belmont Village Assisted Living, RediClinic, LLC (formerly InterFit Health Services) and he has guided the strategic planning and development of healthcare facilities with an aggregate valve of more than $568 million. As a principal in Mischer Investments, L.P., Mr. Mischer also develops residential real estate. Mr. Mischer is the past Chairman and CEO of Hermann Hospital, past Chairman of the Houston Branch of The Federal Reserve Bank, served as Vice Chairman of the Texas Turnpike Authority, served on the Board of the Greater Houston Partnership and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Encore Bancshares, Verde Reallty, Belmont Village Assisted Living, and the University of Texas Health Science Center Development Board.

Walter graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 1973 with a Bachelor's of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance.

Drayton McLane, Jr.

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:48:19 GMT

Drayton McLane, Jr.

Chairman - McLane Group, L.P.

Chairman & CEO - Houston Astros Baseball Club

Drayton McLane, Jr. received his B.B.A. from Baylor University in 1958 and his M.B.A. from Michigan State University in 1959.

Currently Mr. McLane is Chairman of the McLane Group, L.P. and Chairman & CEO of the Houston Astros Baseball Club. He also has served as Chairman of the National American Wholesale Grocers Association.

Mr. McLane is very active in the community through memberships and serving on the Board of Directors form many organizations. Currently, he is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Scott & White Memorial Hospital, Executive Committee Member of Major League Baseball, V.P. of Executive Board for the Boy Scouts of America National Board, member of the National Board of Governors, Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research. He is a Board Director for the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M Univeristy, a Board Director for the Greater Houston Partnership and the United Way of the Gulf Coast of Texas.

James A. Elkins, III

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:47:27 GMT

James A. Elkins, III

Chairman

Houston Trust Company

James A. Elkins was born in Houston, Texas. He received his B.A. in Economics from Princeton University and his M.B.A in Finance from the University of Texas.

Currently Mr. Elkins is Chairman of the Houston Trust Company. He has previously worked with Morgan Guaranty Trust Company and First City National Bank of Houston.

Mr. Elkins is active in many professional, civic, and philanthropic organizations. He has been or is currently involved with the Texas Bankers Association, Texas Business Hall of Fame, Robert Morris Associates, Louisiana Bankers Association, Independent Bankers Association of Texas and American Bankers Association. Mr. Elkins is currently an Advisory Director for the Baylor College of Medicine, on the Board of Directors for the Children’s Museum of Houston, on the Board of Trustees and President’s Council for the Houston Museum of Natural Science, the Board of Directors for the Houston Parks Board. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Houston Zoo, the Board of Directors for Methodist Hospital. He is involved with the Retina Research Foundation, St. John’s School, Salvation Army, Texas Children’s Hospital, Trees for Houston, and the University of Texas-Health Sciences Center. Mr. Elkins is on Administrative Board at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church and serves as a Trustee for both the Vivian L. Smith Foundation and the Wortham Foundation.

Support the Houston Police Foundation

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:30:14 GMT

Join and become a member of the Houston Police Foundation Individuals make annual donations to the Foundation, building a safer Houston and a stronger Police Department. Every division of the Police Department has the opportunity to seek grants for their needs through the Foundation. We depend on members like you to fulfill the mission of keeping Houston and the officers of HPD safe and prepared. Membership funds will go towards: » Providing training programs, such as construction of a tactical village to help officers learn through life-like exercises. The village will allow our officers to train in shoot/no shoot recognition. It will also let them train with other local, federal and state agencies to facilitate a better coordination in the event of natural disasters or terrorist attacks. » Purchasing driving simulation computers to improve officers’ driving skills during high speed chases. It will be coupled with live training of a similar nature. » Funding for...

Morrie K. Abramson

Wed, 14 May 2008 21:18:55 GMT

Morrie K. Abramson President Abramson Interests, Inc. Morrie is a native Houstonian whose parents were born in Galveston, his roots in the local area go back to the late 1800s. He attended the University of Texas and graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Business. After graduation, he joined Sterling Electronics and enjoyed a successful career, ultimately becoming an executive vice president and a director. In 1973, he founded Kent Electronics Corporation by purchasing a small division of his former employer. Kent grew into the largest national specialty electronics distributor and network integrator in America and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Kent was merged into Avnet, Inc. on June 8, 2001. Avnet is the world’s largest distributor of semiconductors; interconnect, passive and electromechnical components; computer products and enterprise solutions. Abramson is the retired chairman of Kent Electronics Corporation. Abramson currently serves on...

i2 Investigative Analysis Programs

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:52:40 GMT

The i2 Investigative Analysis Software, computers and printers was purchased to assist the department in gathering all of the individual data files to search using sophisticated queries and sorts, to produce graphs, charts and reports.

Detailed linked diagrams displays the relationships between cases and suspects. This software easily discovers duplicate information across multiple sources of data such as criminal case reports, traffic stops, etc.