OUR NEXT LUNCHEON

At the May 11th general meeting, NWFRW will host a Forum for the Republican candidates for the Harris County Judge Runoff Election, Warren Howell and Orlando Sanchez, with HC Justice of the Peace, Lincoln Goodwin, Precinct 4, Place 1, serving as the moderator. The club looks forward to a friendly exchange and engaging questions to assist voters in making an informed vote in the Runoff Election on May 26, 2026.

Warren Howell is a lifelong Harris County resident and United States Air Force Veteran. He began as a partner at Beckner-Howell Building Corp. He led more than 100 employees in the local manufacturing of roofing products before selling the company and moving into insurance.Today, Mr. Howell is President and owner of Employers Risk Insurance. He also serves his community as President of the Shadow Oaks Civic Association, representing more than 1,000 homes in Spring Branch, where he has lived for 40 years.

Orlando Sanchez came to Houston as a child, fleeing Communist oppression in Cuba with his family. He is a graduate of Bellaire High School and the University of Houston. Mr. Sanchez is also a veteran of the United States Air Force and the Texas Air National Guard. He served 6 years on Houston’s City Council and was assigned to the Council’s Budget Committee. Elected as Treasurer for Harris County for 12 years, he served as the vice-chair of the Legislative Affairs Committee for the County Treasurers’ Association of Texas. During his time as County Treasurer, he received his certification as a County Investment Officer.