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Stephen Carlisle Stephen Carlisle, Director, Secretary, was elected to the EMCID Board in May 2014, vowing to restore public trust by promoting accountability and transparency, while continuing the momentum of positive economic growth, along with ensuring the entity operates within the law. He also promised to fight for conservative fiscal management and the elimination of wasteful spending, and to establish and/or improve partnerships and relationships with area businesses and schools, as well as law enforcement, and other emergency services. Mr. Carlisle is an East Montgomery County resident and the devoted husband of Laura Carlisle. He is also the proud father of Cody Carlisle, who graduated from Porter High School in 2014 and joined the United States Army. Mr. Carlisle is Chief of Police in the City of Roman Forest. His law enforcement career spans over 20 years, with the past 13 serving residents of East Montgomery County. With a work ethic deeply rooted in the belief that “if a job’s worth doing, it’s worth doing well” he has taken advantage of every opportunity to further his law enforcement education and improve his leadership skills in order to better serve the public. His certifications include Texas Police Chief Leadership; Texas Police Chief Development; Master Peace Officer State Certification; Command Staff Leadership; FBI National Academy Command College; Advanced Instructor State Certification; Criminal Justice Certificate of Technology; Mental Health Peace Officer; American Red Cross CPR, AED & First Aid Certification and Advanced Incident Command Systems for Command Staff Federal Certification. He has a total of 3,340 law enforcement training hours. He has received numerous awards and commendations as a law enforcement officer, including East Montgomery County Outstanding Officer of the year, 2007; Dedicated Service Award, 2006; US Dept. of Defense ESGR Patriotic Employer Award, 2008, 2011; 36th Infantry, COA for Exemplary Contribution to an Investigation, 2012; Life Saving Award, 1996 and 2008; and the Purple Heart Medal, 1998. Mr. Carlisle also owns Sci-Fi Toys, which sells science fiction and superhero toys, and Carlisle Investments, which is in the form of rental properties. His wife, Laura Carlisle, owns Laura’s Dog Grooming in Roman Forest. Firsthand experience as a small business owner gives him the benefit of insight into the needs and challenges faced by other local business owners. Mr. Carlisle is active in the community, volunteering his time and leadership to multiple organizations including Boy Scouts of America - Scout Master, Cubmaster, Scout Leader; Grand Lodge of Texas, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons - Sam B. Crawford Masonic Lodge, New Caney TX Junior Past Master; Order of the Eastern Star, New Caney TX; Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Houston TX 32° Mason / Master of the Royal Secret; Knights Templar of Texas, Houston Commandery; Royal Arch Chapter, Cleveland TX; Council of Royal & Select Masters, Cleveland TX; Shriners International, Arabia Shrine, Houston TX; New Caney Shrine Club, Shrine Motor Corp, Arabia Sportsmen; and Rebel Legion, Kessel Base (Costuming, Philanthropy, Community service) Rebel Pilot, Jedi Master.

He is also a member of many worthwhile organizations devoted to the betterment of society and the United States, including FBI National Academy, FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA),Fraternal Order of Police, International Police Association, Texas Police Chief Association ,Texas Municipal Police Officers Association, American Legion and the EMC Chamber of Commerce.