Advisory Board

Representative Reynolds was sworn in on January 10, 2011 as State Representative, House District 27. Ron is currently serving his eighth term in the Texas House. He is the first African American State Representative in Fort Bend County since Reconstruction. Reynolds was named “2021 87th Session Legislator of the Year” by Fort Bend United and The Young & the Politics. He was voted by his House colleagues as “Freshman Legislator of the Year” and “Public Servant of the Year” by the Houston Minority Contractors Association. He served as the House Minority Whip during the 83rd & 84th Legislative sessions. 

Reynolds is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the 100 Black Men of America, Inc.

Reynolds is currently serving as Chair of the Texas HBCU Legislative Caucus, Vice Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, Chair Emeritus, Texas Legislative Black Caucus and Co-Founder and Chair Emeritus, Texas House Progressive Caucus. Reynolds also serves as Chair of the Energy, Transportation & Environment Committee on the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. Reynolds serves on the National Board of Directors for the NAACP and Texas Black Expo.  He also serves as Vice President of the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, Fort Bend Chapter, the Legislative Leader for the Texas State NAACP and the Texas Coalition of Black Democrats.

Reynolds serves as the ranking member on the House Committee on Environmental Regulation and Energy Resources. He is a frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC and Fox 26 Houston.

Prior to being elected State Representative Reynolds was an Associate Municipal Judge for the City of Houston, Past President of the Houston Lawyers Association and Past President of the Missouri City & Vicinity NAACP.  Reynolds graduated from Texas Southern University and Texas Tech University School of Law. He is a recipient of three Honorary Doctorate’s; “Doctor of Humanities” from Trinity International University of Ambassadors, “Doctor of Philosophy in Humanitarianism” and a “Doctorate of Divinity” from Pendleton Chapel Seminary.

Rep. Reynolds is a devout Christian and a successful small business owner. He is a proud father of three wonderful children.

Transforming Education and Empowering Communities

Dr. Reagan Flowers is a trailblazing leader, social entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for equitable education and social mobility. With more than two decades of experience spanning grassroots initiatives to global partnerships, she has driven innovation in education, workforce development, and systems change, impacting millions of students and educators across the U.S. and abroad.

As the CEO of Education Consulting Services (ECS), LLC, Dr. Flowers has consulted with Fortune 100 companies, national organizations, and school systems. Her leadership has advanced STEM equity by diversifying the STEM teaching workforce and increasing leadership opportunities for underrepresented educators. Through her work, she has supported more than 139 districts and teams across 31 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Northern Mariana Islands, reaching over 398,000 STEAM teachers and indirectly impacting 22.4 million students.

A recognized public servant, Dr. Flowers was elected to the Houston Community College System (HCCS) Board of Trustees, where she served as Board Chair and Audit Committee Chair, overseeing a $400 million budget. She played a key role in appointing the current Chancellor and was appointed to the Association of Community College Trustees’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. Her service extends to the Advisory Board for Texas Southern University’s Thomas F. Freeman Honors College.

As former Chief Education Officer at the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), she led a 74-member team across North America, Chile, and Japan. Her leadership of Project Learning Tree resulted in outreach to over 2 million PreK–12 students through approximately 12,000 educators, exemplifying her commitment to scalable, cross-sector education programs.

Dr. Flowers is also the founder of C-STEM Teacher and Student Support Services, Inc., a national nonprofit that provides high-quality STEM resources for historically underserved students. She designed a sustainable business model that combines mission-driven programming, fee-based memberships, and philanthropic partnerships. Her fundraising efforts have secured over $5 million in non-governmental support, enabling the creation of award-winning curricula, toolkits, and professional development programs that have reached educators and students nationwide and globally.

A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Flowers holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Systems from Union Institute & University, an MA in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University, and a BS in Biology from Texas Southern University. She also earned a Future of Sustainable Business Certificate from the University of Oxford.

Her accomplishments have earned her numerous accolades, including the Unsung Heroine Award from the Wells International Foundation (2023), Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Top Professionals (2022), and designation as a White House STEM Diversity and Access Champion of Change (2014).

Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. Flowers enjoys culinary arts and traveling the world with her husband. Residing in Houston, she continues to inspire through her unwavering dedication to social entrepreneurship, philanthropy, innovation, and equity.

Dr. Reagan Flowers’s journey—from humble beginnings to national recognition—exemplifies her belief that education is the foundation for opportunity and transformation, creating pathways to success for individuals and communities alike.

Prior to being elected to the Texas House of Representatives, State Representative Dr. Alma A. Allen was elected to, and served on, the State Board of Education for over 10 years.Beginning her career in education as a teacher at Parker Elementary School and Grimes Elementary School, Dr. Allen went on to become assistant principal at Foster Elementary School and then served as principle at Peck Elementary School, Windsor Village Vanguard Magnet School, and G.B.M. Turner Elementary School. She also worked in human resources and central administration, and retired from Houston Independent School District after 39 years. Thereafter, Dr. Allen continued her career in education as an Adjunct Professor at both Texas Southern University and Prairie View A&M University. Currently, she is a motivational speaker, and an educational consultant.

Dr. Allen holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Education degree from Texas Southern University and a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston, as well as a certificate in administration and supervision from the University of Houston. Dr. Allen has received many awards and honors, including Principal of the year, District 5, and Outstanding Alumnus of the University of Houston. Dr. Allen also received the Texas Freedom Network "Walking the Walk Award", from Governor Ann Richards, the Living Legend Award, presented by the Texas Alliance Of Black School Educators, and was recently honored in her hometown of Livingston, Texas, with Alma Allen Day.

Dr. Allen is a member of the Houston Association of Professional Administrators, American Association of Supervision and Curriculum, Texas Association of School Administrators, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Texans Concerned for Superior Schools, the Women's Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Democratic Women, The American Association of Curriculum and Development, and the Council of Negro Women.

Dr. Allen was elected to the Texas House of Representatives on November 2, 2004 and re-elected November 2006 and November 2008. She is running unopposed for her fourth term. Dr. Allen and her late husband, Lawrence A. Allen, Sr., are the proud parents of two children and the grandparents of five grandchildren.

Dr. Jay Cummings Dr. Jay Cummings has been a dedicated, contributing, supportive, and outstanding member of NABSE for many years. In addition, he was one the tri-founders for the Dallas Regional ABSE and a founder as well as Vice President and President of the Texas ABSE for over 20 years. He led successfully Task Force III NABSE’s Demonstration Schools and Communities Initiative for 15 years and made effective schooling as well as high academic achievement of students the hallmark of excellence for teachers, administrators, and stakeholders. He has distinguished service on the Instruction Support and Higher Education Commissions resulting in the President’s Award and the W.E.B Dubois Higher Education Award. Dr. Cummings founded the Center for the Development Study of Effective Pedagogy at Texas Southern University in the 1990’s.

Dr. Cummings' education includes a baccalaureate degree from Central State University (1963), an M.Ed. from Cleveland State University (1971), and a Ph.D from the Ohio State University (1974) in programs that were comprised of studies in educational administration, curriculum instruction and supervision as well as cultural anthropology. He was a Ford Fellow at Ohio State University. Other fellowships for summer institutes have enabled him to expand his knowledge base at Johns Hopkins University, Duke University and the Aspen Institute while serving as the President National State Directors for Career and Technology Education.

Dr. Cummings is in his 47th year of professional service to the educational community with positive experiences gained from Cleveland Public Schools, Dallas Independent School District, Texas Education Agency, University of North Texas and Texas Southern University. He was the first student-athlete in first 100 years of Central State University to be enshrined in both the Athletic and Achievement Halls of Fame.

Currently, Dr. Cummings is engaged as a tenured Professor in the College of Education at Texas Southern University leading and teaching in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations. He continues to write, serve and advocate for excellence, equity and legitimacy for learners of African descent by preparing teachers, counselors, administrators, and policy influentials who are caring, committed, competent and culturally responsive. Dr. Cummings is an executive board member of AdvancED, a P-12 Accrediting Agency that recognizes public and private schools and school districts in 30 states and 67 countries. He also served as the Vice President for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 2010 - 11. His advocacy for children, communities, and education is fortified by service as the President of Earl Carl Institute for Legal and Social Policy, Inc. of the Thurgood Marshall School of Law with continuing membership on the Community Advisory Board for KTSU, the University’s Public Radio Station. He is a “Life Member” of NABSE.

Darryl King, Co-founder and CEO, of the Principle Partnering Group, LLC. (PPG) leads and directs the firm’s activities in all aspects of vision casting, program development and optimum resource delegation. The firm is a premiere management consulting organization with an unsurpassed track record in helping companies of all sizes establish, manage, and maintain successful business-to-business collaborations. The firm offers objective solutions, effective project management, and strategic support services across all business segments.

PPG currently serves as the Program Advisor for Parsons Transportation in support of the METRO Light Rail Project. Mr. King conducts program oversight as he leads the PPG team toward successful implementation of program policies and procedures for the METRO Solutions 2 LRT Project’s SBE/DBE Program in support of the Prime Contractor’s, Parsons Transportation Group, SBE/DBE management team. Together, PPG and the Parsons team work collaboratively such that all stakeholders are informed about the progress of the METRO Solutions 2 LRT Project’s SBE/DBE program. As the CEO of The Principle Partnering Group, Mr. King ensures that resources are in place such that PPG serves as a liaison between the Prime Contractor and the actual and potential sub contractors in establishing and monitoring performance in pursuit of the SBE/DBE objectives. Mr. King has strategically recruited and acquired a professional team of leaders and specialists to ensure the development and implementation of outreach, 49 CFR, Part 26 compliance, monitoring, reporting, and workforce training plans designed to assist in attaining the overall METRO Solutions 2 LRT Project SBE/DBE goals.

Darryl King has more than 35 years of experience in successful business strategies, intentional community involvement and profitable business partnerships. Mr. King has quietly and consistently worked to open doors of opportunity for numerous businesses and organizations throughout the Houston metropolitan area. His efforts have not gone unrecognized as he was appointed and effectively positioned on statewide boards, as well as positions of local leadership, over the past 25 years.

Mr. King is as an advocate for the economically disadvantaged and minority communities. He is a specialist in outreach to African American businesses, churches, community and neighborhood organizations in the Houston metropolitan area. Mr. King has served as Chairman of the Houston Area Urban League, Greater Houston Area Hotel & Motel Association Board Member, Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau Board Secretary, Board Vice-Chairman and Board Chairman, Foxshire Development Board Chairman, Houston Superbowl XXXVIII Host Committee, former mayor-appointed Houston Clean Commission Commissioner, and former- governor appointed Coastal Water Authority Board Member.

Dowen Sims holds Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston. He leads the K-16 Educational Facilities Program Management Sector in Texas for Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam [LAN] – a LEO A DALY Architects Company. He has managed well in excess of three billion dollars in school bonds and capital improvements projects. As a longtime leader in Program Management, Architectural, and Construction services - Mr. Sims’ success for clients is driven by his ability to streamline cost while maintaining strict quality and schedule adherence.

Mr. Sims is a native of Baytown, Texas and current resident of the Houston area. He previously taught mathematics and synergistics in Goose Creek ISD, Fort Bend ISD, and LaMarque ISD. He is very involved many civic and professional organizations. Mr. Sims has been a committed Education Foundation Board member at Galena Park and Sheldon ISD. He serves on the Barrett Management District advisory board. Member of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI).

Mr. Sims is a 14-year U.S. Army veteran who proudly served as Staff Sergeant in a combat heavy engineer unit as a technical designer and project manager. Dowen has been married 25 years to Dr. Regina Sims, Assistant Principal at Galena Park ISD. They have a son and daughter who are the pride and joy of their lives. Mr. Sims is a deacon who often volunteers his time at charities that service women and children, veterans, and the homeless.

A native Houstonian, Ann Williams became a resident of the Alief community 17 years ago. Williams viewed Alief as a safe place to raise her children and a community to experience diversity.  She was elected to the Alief ISD Board of Education in 2011. Currently, she is an Alief ISD Board of Trustee- Position 3. Ms. Williams has been involved with the following groups and organizations: Regional VP- Texas Caucus Black School Board, Houston Galveston Area Council, Abundant Life Cathedral- Board of Education, West Houston P-16 Council, National Black Caucus of School Board Members, National Hispanic Caucus of School Board Members, Texas Association of School Boards (TASB),  TASB School Board Advocacy Network, Gulf Coast Association of School Boards, and West Houston Democrat Club.

Ms. Langlois is an equity partner in the Houston office and focuses her practice on representing school districts, charter schools, and junior colleges in governance, policy development, contracts, procurement, and facilities and construction matters, employment matters and disputes (including terminations, non-renewals, and grievances), open government (Texas Open Meetings Act and Texas Public Information Act compliance), and student matters.  Ms. Langlois has represented education entities across Texas in all matters of school consulting, including significant experience in procurement, contracting, and construction. In addition to representing education entities, Ms. Langlois also advises non- profit organizations, including in the complex area of compliance with the Uniform Guidance federal regulations, 2 CFR Part 200.

Ms. Langlois regularly conducts trainings on a variety of topics and is a course instructor for the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO). She earned the distinction of Texas Rising Star by Texas Law & Politics Magazine in schools and education, 2010-2016 and 2019-2021. Ms. Langlois also received the 15th Annual Jefferson Fordham Up and Comer award in August 2012 from the American Bar Association.

Ms. Langlois received her Bachelor of Arts Degree, summa cum laude, in mass communications with a focus on print journalism from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2003, where she was honored as the College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Graduate. In 2006, Ms. Langlois graduated, summa cum laude, from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where she was honored as the top graduate. She served on the Loyola Law Review as Comment/Casenote Editor as well as an oralist and brief writer on the 2004-2005 National Moot Court Team. Her comment, Dismantling the Dictated Moral Code: Modifying Louisiana’s In Vitro Fertilization Statutes to Protect Patients’ Procreative Liberty, was published in the Fall 2005 Loyola Law Review.

Ms. Langlois is a member of the State Bar of Texas School Law Section, Texas Council of School Attorneys, the Alief ISD Education Foundation Board of Directors, and the Houston Area Alliance of Black School Educators Advisory Board. She also serves as Vice-Chair of the Council of School Attorneys’ Construction Contracts Committee. She and her husband, Paul, who is a petroleum geologist, have two children, Ella (11) and Samuel (9), and two English cocker spaniels, Jules and Gaston.