Board of Directors
Joe Jefferson, Jr.
President
president@houstonbears.org
JD Parks
Vice President
vicepresident@houstonbears.org
J.D. is a native Houstonian who enjoys working out in his free-time and loves learning [interesting] new things. He has a genuine passion for people which prompted him to want to take on one of our most significant roles that involves YOU, the member =]
Tim O’Leary-Cummins
Secretary
secretary@houstonbears.org
Tim O’Leary is an engineering professional in the Houston Area. He joined the Houston Bears in 2024 to find a community and is excited to serve on the Board as the Secretary. When not working with the Houston Bears he enjoys trying new restaurants, hiking around Memorial Park, going camping, and playing video games.
John Nolan
Treasurer
treasurer@houstonbears.org
John is a Texas CPA and works as a financial systems implementer. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his husband, Jorge Olivares, and working on home automation.
Rick G
Event Director
eventdirector@houstonbears.org
Jorge Olivares
Communications Director
pr@houstonbears.org
Jorge Olivares has been part of the Houston Bears community for the past four years and he is honored to serve on the Board for a second year. He is a Pup, happily married to John Nolan who he met at one of the group’s events.
Scyrus Cartwright, III
Technology Director
technology@houstonbears.org
Lou MC
Historian
historian@houstonbears.org
Lou loves to support the communities he lives in. He has a full-time job with a Fortune 500 company. His hobby is making cooking videos.