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  • Home
    • About
      • Mission Statement
      • Officers
  • Scholarships
    • Criteria for Establishing an ECFOH Scholarship
  • Mentoring
    • Programs We Fund
      • Guide Right
      • Kappa League
        • College Tour
    • Career Readiness
    • Summer Development
      • Kappa Kamp
      • Bernard Harris Science Camp
  • Education
    • Academic Coaching
    • College Readiness
      • College Readiness/Financial Aid Workshop
      • ACT/SAT Practice Tests
      • Naviance
    • Education Workshop
    • Information Resources
  • Community Support
    • Christmas Day of Caring
    • Partnerships
  • Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • The Golf Classic
    • ECFOH Scholarship Black & White Ball
  • Sponsors

Officers

2018-2019 OFFICERS

President ————————————- Michael M. Adkinson
Vice President —————————— Bruce Lemmie
Financial Secretary ————————————- Keith Cornelius
Treasurer ————————————- Lowell Wright
Board Members
Ray Brown
Leonard J. Coleman
Ray Haze
Nathaniel Jackson
Ronald Lockett
Carlton Lowery
Randall McHenry
Alton Smith, Ph.D.
Roland Smith, Ph.D.
Stanley Weakley
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BIO OF BOARD MEMBERS

BIO OF BOARD MEMBERS

Mike Adkinson – PRESIDENT

EMPLOYER: LyondellBasell Industries, Inc,

JOB TITLE: Senior Reliability & Maintenance Engineer

EDUCATION: North Carolina A&T State University BS Mechanical Engineering University of Houston MS Industrial Engineering – Engineering Administration

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Besides ECFOH, I am currently serving a third term as a Board member and the Board Secretary of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation. I’m also a member of the Youth Ministry Staff at the Church Without Walls, Houston Texas

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE WORK OF ECFOH?: ECFOH work with the youth of our community is rewarding because they are our future as a people. I am most excited that we do more than just offer scholarships but also attempt to influence their drive to achieve and be successful; most especially our young men of color.

Bruce Lemmie – VICE PRESIDENT

EMPLOYER: Retired State Farm Insurance

JOB TITLE: Claim Section Manager-CPCU,CLU

EDUCATION: University of Missouri-Columbia B.A. University of Missouri-Kansas City M.P.A.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: ECFOH Board of Directors Buffalo Soldiers National Museum Board of Directors Volunteer Deputy Voter Registrar – Harris County Windsor Village United Methodist Church – Altar Guild member Helped develop Insurance and Risk Management Techniques for Community Development Corporations in cooperation with the Local Initiatives Support Corporation.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE WORK OF ECFOH?: I enjoy sharing personal development challenges and strategies with aspiring young students in our community. This includes personal mentoring and developing programs to enhance their educational experiences.

Keith E. Cornelius – FINANCIAL SECRATARY

EMPLOYER: Cornelius Consulting

JOB TITLE: Founder

EDUCATION: University of Houston, Accounting

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: President – Eta Lambda Alumni Association, UH Alumni Association Board of Trustee – Episcopal High School Board Member – Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Houston Chapter Board Member – Planned Parenthood of Houston & Southeast Texas Advisory Board Chair – Breakthrough Houston

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE WORK OF ECFOH?: Working to help provide the necessary financial and standardized testing resources that will enable disadvantaged youth to attend college. Also, mentoring, tutoring, advising, and preparing young students and their parents for college and a life of significance thereafter.

Ray Brown – BOARD MEMBER

EMPLOYER: Grocers Supply

JOB TITLE: Director of Transportation

EDUCATION: North Carolina A&T State University – BS Finance, Oklahoma City University – MBA

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE WORK OF ECFOH?: I really enjoy impacting the lives of young men and women through the college readiness and financial aid workshops and SAT/ACT practice tests.

Leonard J. Coleman – BOARD MEMBER

EMPLOYER: RETIRED

JOB TITLE: Manager of Pulmonary Diagnostics Services at Ben Taub General Hospital

EDUCATION: University of Houston, BS in Psychology/Biology

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Supporter of Kappa League/Guide Right Program. Volunteer for annual community health fair. Volunteer and donor for Annual Christmas Day of Caring. Member of the Logistics Committee for the March of Dimes Walk for Babies for over 25 years.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE WORK OF ECFOH?: We provide guidance and mentoring to Houston area youths. We give annual scholarships to graduating High school seniors and college students. We sponsor free Practice ACT and SAT during school year.

Anthony DeBlanc – BOARD MEMBER

EMPLOYER: BP

JOB TITLE: Manager – SEC Reporting

EDUCATION: University of Houston – Downtown B.S. Accounting, University of Houston – M.B.A. Finance

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: University of Houston Alumni National Black MBA Houston Chapter Jack and Jill Church without Walls

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE WORK OF ECFOH?: Community involvement, youth development and college preparedness efforts

Larry Dupas – BOARD MEMBER

EMPLOYER: Schlumberger

JOB TITLE: Global Sourcing Manager

EDUCATION: Naval Postgraduate School / Masters Degree – Material Logistics Management Southern University and A&M College / Bachelors Degree – Mathematics Secondary Education

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Knights of Columbus – Council 4204 / St. Basil Council Education and Charities Foundation of Houston (ECFOH) Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE WORK OF ECFOH?: Community involvement and support to provided to the underserved youth within the community via Guide Right / Kappa League Programs. As well as, the scholarships provided to deserving college students.

Nathaniel Jackson – BOARD MEMBER

EMPLOYER: Bechtel OG&C Inc.

JOB TITLE: Engineering Group Supervisor

EDUCATION: University of Nevada, Las Vegas B.S. Civil Engineering P.E. CA, TX

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE WORK OF ECFOH?: That we are actively engaged in the community and the schools, providing opportunities for academic development and community engagement.

Ronald Lockett, II – BOARD MEMBER

EMPLOYER: Dow Chemical

JOB TITLE: IT Project Manager

EDUCATION: Prairie View A&M University Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: • Project Lead The Way – Engineering Partnership Team • Alvin ISD Career & Technical Education Advisory Board Member • National Management Association • National Society of Black Engineers • Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers • American Association of Blacks in Energy • Education & Charities Foundation of Houston – Board Member • Project Management Institute • Prairie View A&M Univ. National Alumni Assoc. – Life Member • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – Houston Chapter President – Life Member • Southwestern Province – Life Member • Prince Hall F&AM 32° • Shadow Creek Sports Assoc. – Youth Basketball Coach • Shadow Creek High School Athletic Booster Club – Board Member

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE WORK OF ECFOH?: ECFOH is committed to providing positive impactful experiences for our under-served youth to accelerate their development toward self-empowerment and lofty achievements through: Mentoring & Intervention, Personal & Professional Development, Educational Empowerment, College Readiness & Scholarship Assistance.

Carl Lowery – BOARD MEMBER

EMPLOYER: RETIRED

JOB TITLE:

EDUCATION: Suffolk University – Bachelor of Science Business University of Chicago – MBA

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE WORK OF ECFOH?:

Randall McHenry – BOARD MEMBER

EMPLOYER: Self-Employed

JOB TITLE: Owner

EDUCATION: Xavier University of LA

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Current 1st Vice President of Xavier University National Alumni Association Past Chapter President of the Houston Alumni Chapter of Xavier University Past Men’s auxiliary President of Humble/Kingwood Jack & Jill Chapter Member, National Sales Network

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE WORK OF ECFOH?: Working with and Mentoring Young People

Alton Smith – BOARD MEMBER

EMPLOYER: Retired-Shell Oil Company And Klein Independent School District

JOB TITLE:

EDUCATION: Southern University-Baton Rouge, La.; B.S.- Economics and Math-1968 Texas Southern University-MBA-Finance-1973 Sam Houston State University-Ed.D.-Educational Leadership-2003

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Chairman- Lone Star College College System-Board of Trustee Former Board Member- Aldine Independent School District-Board of Trustees Board Member-Community College Association of Texas Trustees Board Member-WINGS Board Member-Lone Star College System Foundation Near Northwest Management District Southern University Alumni Association Member of Living Word Bible Church

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE WORK OF ECFOH?: Providing youngsters with scholarship opportunities and mentoring.

Roland B. Smith – BOARD MEMBER

EMPLOYER: Rice University

JOB TITLE: Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion – Adjunct Professor of Sociology

EDUCATION: BA in Anthropology and Sociology from Bowie State University MPA Indiana University, School of Public and Environmental Affairs Ed.D. Harvard Graduate School of Education.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: President, Houston Chapter of the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education Advisory Board member, Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club Member, LifeGift Organ Donation Center Medical Advisory Board 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston Mentoring Past board chair of the Education Foundation of Harris County and LifeGift Organ Donation Center.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT THE WORK OF ECFOH?: ECFOH has demonstrated a clear and profound influence on the lives of the youth it touches, directly through scholarships and college preparatory activities and indirectly though peer interactions.

Contact Information


Email : info@ecfohouston.org

Address :
PO Box 8217 Houston, TX 77288

 

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The Houston Alumni Chapters of Xavier and Dillard The Houston Alumni Chapters of Xavier and Dillard Universities raised over $1700 to help support families during this Holiday season. We donated to the ECFOH Foundation with Supports The Houston Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity with this community services project! #ecfoh #houkappa #xulanaa1 #xula #xulaalumni #xuhoustonalumni #dunaahouston
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In addition, if you would like to volunteer during this event on December 19th, please join us at God's Grace Community Church located at 9944 W. Montgomery Road, Houston, TX 77008.
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Across the country, many of us may be celebrating this season of Thanksgiving a little different this year. While some traditions may have changed, one constant is our expression of gratitude for the people that are important to us. We are thankful always for supporters, just like you, who sustain our work year-round. 

Education and Charities Foundation of Houston (ECFOH) is most grateful for your decision to become a part of our mission. We regard all supporters as partners with an interest in investing in our community. While this year’s season will look and feel a little different for us all, we hope you find a way to celebrate with friends and family both near and far.  Please know we are especially thankful always for you and your support.

Giving Tuesday is December 1st, and this special day is your opportunity to make an impact in the lives of our Houston area youth. ECFOH is proud to participate in Giving Tuesday this year! We want to provide all our friends the opportunity to show their support by making a financial gift on this special day for giving. Giving Tuesday will begin at midnight and will conclude at 11:59 p.m. Celebrate Giving Tuesday by clicking below or text ECFOH 713-999-6967 to make your gift!

As a result of your investment, we can better grow our community activities, including support to city-wide mentoring, college readiness and our college scholarships that we annually award to deserving, high achieving youth. Your gift, in any amount, sends a special message: that we are on your gratitude list too, and that you are with us in our quest to inspire and improve the lives of our young men of color in Houston. It’s because of your support that we’re able to continue.

At ECFOH, we are grateful for supporters like you who encourage our youth. We can’t thank you enough for being part of our ECFOH family.

P.S. —We're also asking you to get involved another way. Please consider sharing this message with your friends, family and neighbors. Thank you!
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