Ellis Lowa Pickett

Lobbyist & Experienced Sales Manager

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Position:

Dragon Slayer at Texas

Location:

Liberty, Texas

Industry:

Nonprofit Organization Management

Work:

Texas since 1999
Dragon Slayer
Surfrider Foundation Texas Upper Coast Chapter 1998 - 2009
Chairman
Respi-Tech Inc. Jan 1988 - Oct 2007
Sales Mgr.
Indian Ridge Ranch - Liberty, Texas Jan 1960 - Dec 1999
Son & reluctant cowboy.
Baytown Sand and Clay Aug 1985 - Dec 1988
Sales Mgr.

Education:

Houston Community College
Lamar University
Liberty High School
University of Houston
University of Texas Permian Basin

Interests:

In September 1998 I stood on the beach with my surfboard under my arm amid the broken septic tanks, and collapsed houses left by Tropical Storm Frances. It was only a small storm but it badly eroded the coast in Galveston and Brazoria counties, leaving debris from over 100 houses on the beach. I realized that something had to be done or my two grand daughters would have no public beach to enjoy as I had done for over 40 years. I immediately began to organize the surfing community to become a political force for Texas coastal preservation. My goal was 5 Surfrider Foundation chapters in 5 years. It wasn't that easy. Starting in 1999 we added a new chapter every other year until we had 4 chapters. Our 5th chapter received their charter two years ago. What have I learned from this? If you know what you are talking about, have reasonable goals, and use the internet to create a state-wide network - you can make things happen in Texas. You can make a difference.

Ellis Pickett

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Ellis Pickett

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