The Harris Central Appraisal District is a political subdivision of the State of Texas established in 1980 for the purpose of discovering and appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes for each taxing unit within the boundaries of the district. The district has approximately 1.8 million parcels of property to assess each year with a total market value of approximately $575 billion. The appraisal district in Harris County is the largest in Texas, serving approximately 500 taxing units, and one of the largest appraisal districts in the United States.With the Texas Legislature’s recent enactment of Senate Bill 2 and the passage of Proposition 4 in the November 2023 election, the board of directors for appraisal districts in a county with a population of more than 75,000 will expand to include three at-large public members in addition to the county tax assessor/collector and five directors selected by the governing bodies of the county, cities and the school and community college districts. The newly elected directors will take office on July 1 and serve a term that expires on December 31, 2026. Service on the appraisal district board of directors is an unpaid position.
My 25+ year career experience in public accounting, banking and loan underwriting, and executive management comes with my consequential decision-making analysis that impacted people and businesses seeking loans and protecting the financial institutions shareholders.
I was responsible for approving over 500 commercial loan applications worth $1 billion, which represented real people supporting their businesses, employees and families. As a loan officer and manager, I was often the final answer and carried the responsibility of protecting the institution’s investment and due diligence were followed. I was responsible for selecting the appraisers but I was also entrusted with investing tens of millions of dollars on behalf of the bank.
The duties of an appraisal district board are strictly limited to:
1) Propose an annual operating budget.
2) Hire the Chief Appraiser, who manages the day-to-day operations of the appraisal district as its CEO.
3) Appoint citizen applicants to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
AI is an important tool in our lives today. In the budget review I will closely watch how AI is integrated into the HCAD operation and ensure we are funding only the most appropriate uses of AI technology so that taxpayers know property appraisals are conducted with fairness and transparency.
Second, I will approach my duty to appoint members of the ARB with due diligence to ensure the process is free from political interference by implementing thorough interviews.
My career has centered on improving organizations through disciplined management, financial accountability, project leadership, and process improvement. As a business owner, project manager, consultant, and ISO 9001 quality professional, I understand how to evaluate complex systems, identify inefficiencies, manage risk, and demand measurable results. I would bring to the HCAD Board an independent, business-minded approach focused on accountability, transparency, efficiency, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources.
The two most pressing issues are ensuring fair and consistent property appraisals and reducing HCAD’s operational expenses. Taxpayers deserve confidence that comparable properties are treated consistently, so I will focus on appraisal methodologies, quality controls, performance measures, and transparency to identify and correct disparities. I will also use my background in operational improvement, project management, and quality management to identify waste, streamline processes, and control costs. Current Board Member Kyle Scott has also provided valuable insight into reforms that need to be completed. Building on his work will give me the information and continuity needed to hit the ground running on day one.
Im running for this seat not just as a candidate, but as a Harris County property owner who's lived the affordability squeeze this district oversees. I grew up in Houston and hoped to buy in Third Ward or Alief ,but was priced out of both, in buying and renting, and ended up settling in Cypress instead. That experience is exactly why I believe HCAD needs directors who understand what property owners are up against, not just how to run an appraisal process.
I'm not a career appraiser or tax attorney. I'm a communicator, organizer, and advocate ,and that's what this watchdog seat needs: someone who will make the system understandable and accountable to the people it's supposed to serve.
What ties all of this together is a track record of translating grassroots concerns into real, accessible programs. which is precisely my plan for this board: community workshops explaining how HCAD works, plain-language protest guides so neighbors don't need a tax firm or lawyer, and a renewed focus on making sure taxpayers feel heard throughout the review process.
