Board of Directors
Bridgette M. Dorian- ECMS, Inc.
Senior Environmental Manager
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ECMS, Inc. has served the Houston and surrounding areas for 27 years. We are a consulting firm that provides Engineering Management, Construction Inspection Services Environmental Management, Program Management and Technical and Investigative Services. ECMS has developed strong working relationships with private businesses, local, state and federal public agencies and institutions. ECMS's primary focuses is to apply technical expertise to engineering and construction related projects to achieve solutions that protect the environment, public health and safety, and improve the quality of life. www.ecmstx.com
Gerald Shealey- EPSI WORX!
President & CEO / Executive Personnel Services, Inc.
EPSI WORXI provides a full complement of staffing services including contract contingent staffing, call center staff augmentation, direct hire ,contract-to- hire, and project staffing to anticommercial and public sector clients nationwide. With more than 25 years of success, EPSI WORX' has a wide geographic reach providing best in class staffing services, connecting great clients to amazing talent. Let's see how EPSI can WORK For you! http://epsiworx.com
Alexia Sims - Rogers Real Estate Group
Realtor
Full service real estate brokerage firm. We strive to not only facilitate real estate transactions but educate our community along the way. Our team of Houston area real estate professionals are available to serve you whether you want to buy your dream home, sell your home, invest in rental properties, or lease commercial space.
Joseph Oliver- Chelace-Brand dba McDonald’s
Area Supervisor
Joseph Oliver is the area supervisor for McDonald’s. After graduating Northwestern State University in Louisiana, he immediately began working with the family business learning and shadowing his late Uncle Carroll Oliver. Carroll’s daughter, Stephanie Oliver- Parish Owner/Operator along with Joe maintained the family Business after Carroll Oliver’s untimely death. Joe has been involved with the business for 37 years, starting as a crew personnel and excelling to his current position. Joe has won numerous awards and recognitions at the local, regional and national levels. Joe currently supervises the I-10 East/Lockwood and Crosstimbers locations since 2004. The family has continued the tradition of generously giving back to the 5th Ward Community.
Camilo Parra – Para Design Group, LTD
Owner- President
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Owner and current President of Parra Design Group, LTD founded in 1998. Camilo Parra has a Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and has extensive experience in the architectural, engineering, and construction fields. Mr. Parra has designed and managed residential and construction projects in San Antonio, Houston, and Costa Rica. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects and is a registered architect in the State of Texas (No. 17121). Projects include Yupon Place (Montrose), Upper West End (Rice District), Bastrop Plaza (Third Ward),and Historic Fifth Ward -town home development and new home of Parra Design Office located on Lyons Avenue. https://parradesigngroup.com
Emily Sloan-Mystic Lyon Art Studio
Owner / Artistic Director
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MYSTIC LYON - Specializing in art and Recreational Aesthetics, Mystic Lyon is located on the corner of Lyons Avenue and Mystic Street in Houston's historic Fifth Ward Community. In addition to public art installations, Mystic Lyon hosts artist-led workshops, film screenings, salon- style pot- lucks, and weekly organic food deliveries. It also plays host to the Fifth Ward Badminton Club, Root Lock Sessions and is a founder and sponsoring host of the Fifth Ward Chamber of Commerce. FB/IG: @mysticlyonhtx
Wilfred Broussard -Broussard’s Real Estate
CEO, Broker
For more than 30 years Broussard’s Real Estate Investments Group, LLC has been dedicated to serving area estate needs throughout the Houston area. Contact us today and let our associate assist with your real estate needs.
Ahmad Drumgo
Perpetual Development LLC
Contractor/ Agent/ Investor
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Perpetual Development LLC is a General Contracting Firm Specializing in Construction, Demolition, Restoration and Commercial Projects.
Jane McCullough-OMS Educational Consultants
Owner
OMS Educational Consultants offers training tailored to meet your individual campus needs by reviewing assessment data, instructional strategies and curriculum. We use assessment data and the findings to design workshops that enhance student achievement. Curriculum Integration includes cutting edge strategies that implement state and national standards while promoting innovative ideas leading to increased student retention. We provide strategies that promote higher order thinking skills. OMSEConsulting.org