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We thank our Board Chair! At the end of June, Barron Wallace will close five years of service as Board Chair of the HPB Board of Directors. We are thankful to Barron for his remarkable service and leadership. It takes an extraordinary leader to guide this dynamic organization: ensuring Bayou Greenways achieved over 150 miles of connected trails, leading the improvement of more than 25 neighborhood parks, progressing two major regional park projects in revitalizing MacGregor Park and creating a new park at Hill at Sims, and heralding in a strategic plan which maps our path forward to conceive and deliver for many outstanding new projects to come. Above all, Barron championed and deepened our understanding of equity in respect to parks and greenspace. We are deeply grateful for Barron’s unwavering leadership and dedication during his tenure as Board Chair and are especially thankful that he will stay on for another year on the Board in an Immediate Past Chair Officer role. Keep an eye out! 👀 A blog post is coming where you can read more about Barron’s time on the HPB Board. See ➡️ https://bit.ly/3xmiEMr. Photo: Anthony Rathbun

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Shannon Buggs

Director, Mayor's Office of Complete Communities at City of Houston

1mo

Congratulations, Barron! It’s been an honor and privilege to work with you, Beth, and the Parks Board staff and directors to advance park and greenspace equity in Houston. The innovative 50/50 Park Partners Program that improved more than 25 neighborhood parks through public-private partnerships is just one piece of your impact as Chair of the Parks Board. Thank you for your consistent and outstanding service to our city.

Lucy Bremond

Chief Impact Officer| Non-Profit Strategist | Philanthropist | 1st Executive Director at Historic Emancipation Park | Retired GE Executive | Retired HoustonISD Director | Community Leader |

1mo

Thanks for your service, leadership, and demonstrated dedication… looking forward to your next journey !!!

Christopher George

US Co-Lead at Octopus Electric Vehicles | LGC Board Member at Houston Parks Board | Advisory Board Member at Da Camera of Houston

1mo

What a ride! It's been a privilege to work with you Barron Wallace, and I look forward to continuing to do so in the coming years. City of Houston and Houston Parks Board are better as a result of your leadership and love for Houston.

Karen M. Lowe

Global Tech Strategist | Visionary | Digital Innovator | Speaker & Panelist | NAACP Vice Chair | Navy Veteran Mom | Duo Jurists Futurist | Bibliophile Aficionado | Networking Guru

3w

Congratulations, and thank you for your contributions to enhancing our communities. #WellDeserved

Kira Elbert

Chief Development Officer

1mo

Barron Wallace I've been inspired by your leadership of Houston Parks Board and look forward to continuing to work with you. Thank you for all you have done (and will continue to do) for park equity in Houston!

Greg Bopp

Managing Partner at Bracewell LLP

1mo

What a wonderful note about Barron. He's an awesome leader and a terrific individual!

Well done!

Barron, your wonderful work has greatly benefited Houston. Thank you. - Bob

Precious Williams Owodunni

Trusted Advisor to Business & Law Firm Leaders

1mo

Barron, thank you for your extraordinary service to the Parks Board and the city! It was an honor to serve alongside you.

Bolden, Steve

Partner at Locke Lord LLP

2w

Congratulations and thank you for your service

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