About Us
Acres Home Chamber is the leading regional advocate and champion for the economic and civic interests of the Acres Home District 139 community.
Warren Fitzgerald-Muhammad
Chairman
Warren Fitzgerald-Muhammad
Attorney Fitzgerald Muhammad graduated with honors from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law, in Houston, Texas, Class of 1979. Attorney Muhammad has excelled in the practice of Business Litigation and Transactional Law, and Personal Injury Practice, including catastrophic Injury and Medical Negligence since becoming licensed in 1979. Attorney Muhammad has engaged in Civil Litigation in both Federal and State courts involving Jury Trials, Writs, Temporary Restraining Orders and Appeals. Attorney Muhammad has practiced Business Law and Transactional Law throughout his career, advising entrepreneurs on the proper business structures and agreements to meet their needs. He is versed in all types of business entities including but not limited to Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Series LLC’s, Partnerships, Limited Partnerships and the like. Attorney Muhammad has represented clients before the Securities and Exchange Commission and engaged with Federal Authorities from Secret Service to the Justice Departments with regard to White Collar Crimes and Crypto Currency issues. He has participated in business delegations to London England and Lima Peru on behalf of clients in international financial transactions.
Attorney Muhammad maintains an active, well staffed Personal Injury Practice He has handled hundreds of personal injury cases to a successful conclusion, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death and medical negligence. Attorney Muhammad has secured substantial settlements on behalf of injured victims against corporate defendants such as Houston Lighting and Power ($2.5 Million), Palais Royal ($900,000.00), Ford Motor Company ($300,000.00) and also civil settlements against such entertainment giants as Sony/Columbia Records and Def Jam/ Universal.
As part of his community service, Attorney Muhammad has hosted and lectured in free legal workshops all over the city and especially in the community of his birth, Acres Homes where he is Chairman of the Board of the Acres Homes Chamber for Community Development. In 2012, Warren Fitzgerald Muhammad was appointed by the Mayor as an Associate Judge in the Municipal Court for the City of Houston. In 2014, he was reappointed, wherein he served another two year term. Attorney Muhammad now maintains his practice in the spacious Beulah Shephard Building in his beloved community of Acres Homes where he is also Chairman/CEO of the Acres Homes Chamber for Business and Economic Development.
Roy Malonson
Chairman Emeritus
Roy Malonson
Roy Douglas Malonson has raised the consciousness of African American people and entrepreneurs about possibilities. 1950 the Polio that left him with physical limit had no effect on his vision and drive. His late father, John Curley Malonson, Sr., Challenged him by saying, “Something is wrong with your leg, but there is nothing wrong with your mind. So work with what you have” At age 7, Malonson was shining shoes in his father Barber Shop and at age 13, Malonson open a woodworking shop. The company grew to become Roy’s Custom Cabinets to Malonson Construction Company to Malonson Custom Homes to Malonson Company, Inc. one of the best African American custom homebuilders in Houston. In the early 1990s, he developed new health problems “Post-Polio Syndrome”. Once again using his mind! Getting out of the 27 year old building business and reducing his workday and devoted more time to community service and businesses he can manage by creating twelve jobs to replace him (1). Malonson has donated both time and financial support to many educational and community organizations. Help founded the Acres Home War on Drugs, the first community War on Drugs in the nation.
Founded Acres Home Citizen Chamber of Commerce, focusing on business, community and education founded the Acres Home Community Development Corp, focusing on housing. Founded the Acres Home Coalition Administrative School, the first charter school in Texas Founded the Acres Home Center for Business & Economic Development. Driving Force behind Aldine ISD Montessori /Magnet Programs Driving Force behind Long Star Community College System Victory Center Closed the deal on the Acres Home Multiservice Center Closed the deal on the Acres Home Police Station New Companies Founded by The Malonson’s In 1992 – Shirley Ann’s Black Art & Kollectibles Showroom The largest Black Art & Kollectibles Showroom in Texas and one of the largest in the nation. In 1996 – African American News&Issues The largest African American newspaper in Texas and one of the largest in the nation. In 1998 – Purchase two Domino’s Pizza, South Victory / Ella and controlling a total of ten in Houston. With one mission in mind, to deliver pizza to the African American community. Sold them after mission was accomplice. In 1998 – Malonson RS Ranch in Harris County In 2004 – RS Deer Ranch in Waller County One of two African American Whitetail Deer Breeders in the nation In 2013 – Shirley Ann’s Flower Shop In 2014 – RS Deer & Cattle Ranch in Waller County In 2014 – Shirley Ann’s Black Kollectibles & Flowers Shirley Ann Malonson, his wife of 32 years, is now the company’s President and CEO Daughter Melanie Nicole Malonson and Grand Children Tayler and Caleb.
Demetrius Walker
Member
Demetrius Walker
Demetrius Walker is a serial entrepreneur, author, DJ, and Director of the North Houston Economic Development Center at Lone Star College. As a co-founder of dN|Be Apparel, Demetrius has promoted messages of Black empowerment through graphic tees and conscious urban wear since 2005. As a Managing Partner of dN|Be Entertainment, Demetrius was instrumental in bringing Academy and Grammy Award winner, Che “Rhymefest” Smith’s sophomore album, El Che, to market, serving as an Executive Producer on the project. As well, Demetrius has travelled the world as a public speaker, previously being featured on the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour, and has spoken at dozens of universities with the Great Black Speakers Bureau. In the past few years, Demetrius has been featured on BET, as well as NBC. In addition, Inc. Magazine and Black Enterprise have both profiled Demetrius for their publications. Demetrius’ first book, I Am A Black Man: The Evolution of a Dangerous Negro, was released in 2017.
Demetrius currently resides in North Houston where his seven-year-old son, two dogs, and cat keep him active. He is a graduate of The Taft School and Vanderbilt University (BA Economics). While employed at the University of Phoenix, he obtained an MBA with a concentration in Small Business Management, and subsequently completed a graduate program in Nonprofit Management at Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government and Public Service.
Dr. Joe J. Mills
Secretary
Joe J. Mills
Joe J. Mills, DDS, a native Houstonian, wanted to improve the quality of oral healthcare of all Houstonians, as well as the underserved by establishing Mills Dental Care Center in 2003 in the Acres Homes Community where he grew up.
Dr. Mills has been practicing dentistry for the past 31 years. His staff caters to the needs of all patients in a relaxed comfortable environment with state of the art equipment.
In 2008, Dr. Mills received the Certificate of Congressional recognition Business Leader Award. He is committed to educating all patients with knowledge that good dental health also promotes good health overall. His dental practices motto is “beautiful smile is always in style.”
Dr. Mills is a member of the American Dental Association, National Dental Association, Gulf State Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Charles A. George Dental Society, and Greater Houston Dental Society.
- Focus: General and Cosmetic dentistry
- Education: Texas Southern University, B.S; University of Southern California, D.D.S.
Raymond G. Glass, II
Member
Raymond G. Glass, II
Raymond G. Glass, II is a native Houstonian who is a proud graduate of Houston Independent School District and Prairie View A&M University.
As a high school student at Mirabeau B. Lamar High School, Mr. Glass participated in marching, concert and stage bands. While in marching band, Mr. Glass was appointed drum major of the band which lit a fire in him to lead others. This desire to lead catapulted Mr. Glass into the field of education.
Upon graduation from Prairie View A&M University, Mr. Glass began his professional career as an educator in The Houston Independent School District. Mr. Glass served as a teacher for six years at Harper Alternative School. As a teacher at Harper, Mr. Glass taught all levels of special populations in grades 6-12. As a teacher, he found his calling to help students whom others had given up on. It is that desire and passion that helped Mr. Glass pursue the position of Assistant Principal at W. I. Stevenson Middle School and Principal at Harper Alternative and later, Crossroads Alternative Program.
During his tenure at Harper Alternative, he has trained six administrators of which five have moved on to become Principals, one has served as Director of School Support and Director of Curriculum and Instruction, one that has served as an School Support Officer and Assistant Superintendent of High Schools (Baltimore Maryland) and now Superintendent of Schools (Kansas City Public Schools). Last but not least these leaders and their leadership expand not only in Texas but in Louisiana, Florida, Maryland and Kansas.
In the community, he continues to push for excellence in all facets by serving as a Little League Football Coach for South Post Oak Eagles 1996-2012, AAU Basketball Coach for the Bulldogs 2007-2015, Drummer for Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church 2001-Present, Scholarship Committee Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church and Southwest Trail Riders Association 2001-Present. He is also a lifetime member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity where he has worked on the Christmas Adopt a Family, Clothing Drive Member, Go Western Scholarship Past Chairman and the Thanksgiving Basket Give-a-Way.
He is currently married to Deirdre Glass and they have three beautiful children, Raymond Glass, III (Trey), Kirby Glass and Henry Glass.
J.G. Hollins
Member
J.G. Hollins
J.G. Hollins Builders’ commitment to excellence is fully imprinted throughout our 20 year occupancy in the residential development industry. Our indelible dedication to building and cultivating a legacy of quality luxury homes has sustained our presence in the Greater Houston area as a dominant force amid the new construction industry. We offer an unparalleled, authentic obligation to customer approval and satisfaction.
Since his early years working in framing, Johnny’s belief is that “exceptional homes begin with quality workmanship”. Using this belief as the basis of his company’s culture, Hollins has remained committed to excellence by selecting the construction industry’s finest top-tier sub-contractors; many of whom have been leading the way with him for several years. Traditional values coupled with a passion for both, people and the art of building, are merely a few of the attributes which set J.G. Hollins apart from typical area builders. In a lot of ways, he might very well be considered a second generation builder, since he spent the majority of his younger days watching both of his paternal uncles as they built area churches and homes for some of Southern Louisiana’s elite. His passion for constructing an elegant Creole styled home is the subtle reminder that lends itself to Hollins’ Louisiana roots; roots which play a strong role in his signature “Southern Comfort” series of homes, as it can be seen on Dorothy Street and in other sections of the cozy Cottage Grove subdivision of Houston, Texas.
Also, as the need grew for more single family homes in the Cottage Grove and Shady Acres neighborhoods, Hollins leaned towards his philanthropic nature and seized the opportunity to acquire several lots, in order to assist in the revitalization of those regions and beyond. What’s more is that these communities have since experienced major face lifts, making them the home to several high-end developments as well. Furthermore, due to his hands-on approach in the building process, along with precision and selection of top-quality building materials, Hollins’ success in the construction industry for well over two decades has been sustained, allowing for the opulent opportunity to branch into luxury home building.
In light of his ever-growing market base, intuition revealed itself again, prompting him to expand his professional reach by lending his expertise and craftsmanship to a number of groundbreaking improvements in Ashland Heights; a historic area in which is branded by its nostalgic and artistic highlights. His devotion to excellence in the building community has subsequently caused his involvement and affiliation with numerous prestigious organizations, including the Greater Houston Builders Association, the Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Acres Home Chamber of Business and Economic Development.