Letter from Executive Director
Dear Friends,
Every day I am inspired and motivated by the youth we serve at Covenant House Texas (CHT). Their stories on what led them to our doors reflect strength, survival, and resiliency. They keep my life in perspective.
The CHT staff are fierce in their dedication and advocacy for homeless youth. They know that sometimes it takes the smallest of steps to gain our residents’ trust to work together towards improving their lives. We continue to be amazed by our youth’s courage and delight in the joy of sharing their experiences while in our program such as getting a job, celebrating Christmas, being accepted into college, visiting a dentist or attending an Astros game. We are honored to be able to work with them on their journey from the streets to a life of self-sufficiency.
As we reflect on our 2017 fiscal year and plan for the calendar year 2018, CHT is committed to continually improving our programs and services and broadening our reach on those we serve.
As to you, our supporters, we value our partnership which demonstrates to our youth that there is an entire community who care and believe in them.
Thank you!
Leslie Bourne
Executive Director
Board Members
Chair
Kurt D. Nondorf
Managing Partner, Jackson Walker, LLP
Chair-Elect
James “Mike” Holland
COO, Houston Division President Marek Brothers Systems
Board Development Chair
John C. Sarvadi
President, Houston Region Texas, Capital Bank
Directors
Alan C. Arnold, Jr.
Investment Director, Real Estate Rice University
Paolo Berard
Managing Counsel , North America Home Direct Energy
Steven R. Biegel
Executive Managing Director , Newmark Knight Frank
Peter Billipp
Founder and Managing Partner, Skyhawk Partners
Todd Binet
Principal, Appareo Capital
Mark Davis
Owner, Davis Commercial
Judeene Edison
Sr. Quality Assurance Engineer ,Lockheed Martin
Brett L. Hamilton
Partner, Locke Lord, LLP
Dr. Albert Hergenroeder
Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine
Thomas P. Kurz
Retired VP & Deputy General Counsel, Sysco Corporation
William W. McGee
Florence & William K McGee Jr. Family Foundation
Vivek Mehta
Senior Vice President, Texas Capital Bank
Patricia Nowak-Turner
Attorney/Owner, Truluck’s Restaurant Group
Jeff Samples
President, IBC Bank
Randall L. Walker
Houston Region CEO, Bank of Texas