This past year has flown by, and as we look forward to 2022, we are excited to introduce our candidates for the HHA Board. Of the 15 board seats, seven will be open at the end of this year. We have six great candidates for those positions. The five nominees elected to the Board receiving the most votes will serve three-year terms, and the sixth nominee will serve a two-year term. Be sure to attend the General Meeting on Monday, October 11th to hear candidates (either live or virtually) speak on their qualifications. Candidate videos will also appear on the HHA website on October 11th for you to refer to. Our six candidates include: Angela DeWree, Sheebani Patel, Brian Richard, Hardy Roper, Anne Sloan, and Katye Tipton. Please refer to the election schedule below for more details and information about how to vote.

Current directors include:

  1. Joe Alanis **
  2. Kevin Chenevert
  3. David Crowl
  4. Sharon Dearman **
  5. Angela DeWree **
  6. Marc Elliott
  7. Linda Eyles **
  8. Idalia Guerra
  9. Damian Ogier **
  10. Sheebani Patel **
  11. Dave Seeburger
  12. Jason Starr
  13. Katye Tipton **
  14. Carol Welter
  15. Mark Williamson

**indicates board members whose terms are expiring.

The HHA Election Committee has developed the following revised schedule for the election of Directors to serve terms starting in 2021 to accommodate both in-person and remote nomination and election speeches:

  • By Thursday, September 9th—nominations for candidates for the HHA Board can be made by submitting a written statement or a two minute video to election@houstonheights.org. Nominators and nominees must be current members of the Association. Please be sure before you nominate someone that your nominee will commit to serve. Individuals may not nominate themselves, and only a nominator can submit a statement or video.
  • At the September 13th General Meeting, the floor will be opened for in-person nominations to the Board of Directors. The above criteria for nominators and nominees will apply. A member of the Election Committee will be present at the meeting to read aloud any prior nominations submitted by written statement and video nominations (submitted by above deadline) will also be shown at the General Meeting.
  • By Thursday, September 16th—the Election Committee will email each nominee information including HHA bylaws, policies, articles of incorporation, a committee responsibility list, and a detailed election schedule. A statement confirming that the nominee has read the bylaws and policies and agrees to serve in accordance with them if elected will also be distributed.
  • By 5 p.m. on Friday September 17th—signed statements from nominees are due, as well as a 50-word (maximum) statement from each nominee. (Nominee may include an optional photo if desired.) These must be submitted to election@houstonheights.org for publication in the October newsletter and on the website. Statements longer than 50 words (as counted by Microsoft Word) will be truncated after the fiftieth word when published.
  • By Thursday, October 7th—nominees or their representatives may submit a three-minute video to election@houstonheights.org to speak on their qualifications.
  • By Monday, October 11th—candidate speeches will be uploaded to the HHA website.
  • At the October 11th General Meeting, nominees or their representatives will have the opportunity to speak on their qualifications for three minutes. Videos submitted by nominees who prefer not to attend the General Meeting will have their videos shown. An Election Committee member will draw for ballot positions at the beginning of the meeting.
  • By Friday, October 15th—the Election Committee will mail a ballot with a control number to each member in good standing whose dues are currently paid as of October 1. (Members invoiced by August 15 and not paid by October 1 are deemed not in good standing and will not receive a ballot.)
  • Ballots must be received by Saturday, November 6th at the HHA Office at 107 W. 12th Street, Houston, Texas 77008 with control numbers intact. Ballots may be mailed or dropped off at the office.
  • On Monday, November 8th, before the General Meeting, polls will be open for secret balloting in person from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM sharp. The Election Committee will tabulate ballots and announce the results during the meeting.
  • By Wednesday, November 10th—election results will be published on the HHA website. The results will also be published in the December newsletter.

The following candidate statements appear in the order they were received by the Elections Committee. The candidates’ words are their own.

Anne Sloan

Resident of Houston Heights for 20+ years, a lifetime member of the Houston Heights Association, and long-term financial supporter of the association.  Our neighborhood exists as it is today, only because of the HHA’s formation in 1974.

Katye Tipton

My name is Katye Tipton and I live on Herkimer.  I am a former city employee and, since moving here, I’ve been interested in getting more involved in the community.  I spent my career in municipal government and I’d like to bring that experience to the HHA board.

Hardy Roper

Fourth generation Houstonian,  born and raised in Woodland Heights.  Attended Travis, Hogg and Reagan.  Professional: CLU. Past owner Employer Plan Services, insurance agency. Board experience: Magnolia Cemetery, Pres., Court Appointed Special Advocates- board member. Tiki Island Fire and Rescue- board member. Marie Roper Foundation – Pres.

Brian Richard

My family and I have been residents of the Heights since 2012.   Prior to that, I was an active member of the Woodside Civic Organization where I served as President.  I am a practicing commercial Architect and versed in development, construction, and community growth as it relates to our neighborhood.

Sheebani Patel

I am thrilled to run for the Houston Heights Association Board (HHA) of Directors. My love for Houston and experience on the HHA board this last year, combined with my history of community engagement and legal background will contribute greatly to HHA’s mission.

Angela DeWree

The story of the houston heights is made by people like you and me.  I live in historic heights south; advocate for our majestic tree canopy; chair hha’s monthly meetings; hha business member of a design studio Props2go / Design & Inspiration; and legacy hha board member.