Published: 06-11-07
Dr. Robert B. Sloan Jr. president of Houston Baptist University has announced the appointment of Charles Bacarisse as Vice President for Advancement. Bacarisse will oversee Alumni Affairs Church Relations Development and University Communications.
“Charles Bacarisse will provide invaluable leadership to the HBU advancement operations and to the University’s public relations efforts” Sloan said. “Through his years of public service and community involvement Charles has made a significant contribution to Houston. His commitment to Christian higher education and the mission of HBU will provide a special impetus as we move forward in sharing the University’s vision.”
Bacarisse holds a bachelor of arts in political science and a bachelor of fine arts in communications from Southern Methodist University. He has an extensive background in government and communications.
He worked in the White House Office of Media Relations for President Ronald Reagan and as assistant director of the Office of Public Liaison for President George H. W. Bush before returning to Houston in 1991 to work as Administrative Assistant to the County Judge. He was elected to the Office of District Clerk for three consecutive terms.
As Harris County District Clerk Bacarisse provided vision and leadership which transformed the agency to a results-oriented customer-driven model of efficiency and effectiveness.
He was a three time winner of a “County Best Practices” award from the Texas Association of Counties Leadership Council for innovation and leadership in county government.
He also raised millions in private and foundation dollars towards a historic court documents project which preserved Harris County’s historic court records some dating back to 1837 and the Republic of Texas.
Bacarisse continues to serve the community through membership on the board of the Boy Scouts Sam Houston Council; Neighborhood Centers Inc.; and the Department of Information Resources Board State of Texas.
Charles and his wife Jana Fay have two children Charles and Ellen.
Houston Baptist University is experiencing dynamic growth as it moves forward with a new vision. As a Christian university offering fully accredited undergraduate and graduate programs HBU provides a solid liberal arts education with a focus on the integration of faith and learning.
The University has been ranked in the top tier among “Best Universities” offering master’s degrees in the Western region by U.S. News & World Report in its America’s Best Colleges for 2007 edition.
