CPP Advisory Board

The Center for Public Policy is supported by an advisory board of Houstonians prominent in business and civic affairs, and maintains cooperative relationships with many educational and public service entities in the Houston area and the state of Texas.

Alice Aanstoos, AT&T

J Fred Baca, Colliers International

Rogene Calvert, Office of Mayor White, City of Houston

Doug Carman, Wachovia

Glenn Clements (Chair), Stewart Title

Robert Doguim, Shell Oil Company

Bill Hobby, H and C Communications, Inc

Beverly Kaufman, Harris County

Alison Leland, University of Houston

Ann Lents, Consultant

Elena Marks, Office of Mayor White, City of Houston

Holly Montalbano, Aramark

Keith Wade, One World Strategy

Beverly Kaufman

Beverly Kaufman's 33-year career in public service began when she joined the staff of the Harris County Judge. Beginning as a part-time clerk, she ultimately served as Administrative Assistant and Special Master hearing alcoholic beverage license protests. She chaired projects involving all county departments including the annual blood drive, the United Way campaign and the Recycling Committee. She was liaison to the County Library System, Personnel Committee, Risk Management and the County Clerk's Office, as well as area Chambers of Commerce and the Cultural Arts Council.

On March 11, 1994, Kaufman accepted the appointment of Harris County Commissioners Court to the office of County Clerk. She was elected to a full four-year term in November 1994 by sixty-one percent (61.3%) and reelected in 1998, 2002 and 2006. Her administration has expanded and streamlined services as well as introduced electronic voting to our county. She was born in Houston and grew up on a farm in Waller County. She was married 39 years to Al Kaufman, a retired printing salesman, and their daughter, Vanessa, is a media production coordinator in Los Angeles. More details on Ms. Kaufman can be found here.

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