When Jerry Lowry joined the Greenspoint District as public safety director in 2000, it didnt take long to realize he was the right fit for the job.
He has risen through the ranks at the Greenspoint District and today serves as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Although his responsibilities today extend beyond the Districts public safety programs, its his work with expanding, implementing and building successful partnerships with law enforcement that has gained him recognition. Lowry has once again been recognized as the right fit by Governor Rick Perry, who recently appointed him to the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
Ive had the opportunity to impact crime and safety from different angles, said Lowry. Ive fought crime on the streets as a police officer, traveled to other countries as a corporate security consultant and built crime-reducing partnerships with local law enforcement here in Greenspoint. Ive been fortunate to gain valuable insight that will help in addressing issues facing Texas jails, he added.
The Texas Commission on Jail Standards is the regulatory agency for all county jails and privately operated municipal jails in the state.
The nine-member commission sets the standards for the treatment of prisoners and the construction, maintenance and operation of county jails. In addition, they review inspection procedures, enforcement policies and rehabilitation programs for prisoners. Lowry will serve a six-year term and is one of the four members of the commission who represent the general public.
Lowry received a degree in Criminal Justice with Magna Cum Laude honors from the University of Houston – Downtown. He has served as an officer and sergeant with the Houston Police Department and co-owner of an international security consulting firm. He holds the designation of Certified Protection Professional from the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), an organization for security professionals with 36,000 members worldwide, and an Advanced Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education.
An active leader in the community, Lowry is the past chair of the North Houston Greenspoint Chamber of Commerce, executive director of Greenspoint Community Partners, advisory director for Amegy Bank of Texas and board member for Leadership North Houston. He resides near Conroe and is Co-Pastor for the College Park Church of Christ and board member for Heaven Sent Ministries.
