Board Members

On the first day of spring in 1960 Bruce Wayne (Batman) Lester was born on Galveston Island. Being "Born on the Island" makes him a B.O.I (boy). Both attributes have influenced his life in a good way. In the last 65 years he has acquired the following adjectives: Christian, athlete, life learner, teacher, coach, carpenter/contractor, handyman, husband,father,grandfather, Rotary supporter, and now board member for SAAFE House while striving to add author to the list. He was raised Christian then swam and played water polo in high school and for Texas A&M University becoming an All-American and more importantly getting his BS in kinesiology and in short order an MS degree in administration. The next chapter included over 20 years of teaching sciences and coaching. All the while he continued to increase his knowledge and skills as a carpenter, builder and handyman. Helping others to repair and save on keeping their homes and things in working order or improving their living situation is one of bruce's fulfillments. learning and reading are constant habits and he often consumes 3 or more books simultaneously comes from solving problems and building solutions like custom cabinets and furniture projects. His role as a SAAFE House board member is to provide practical knowledge as ideas and savings for expenditures to maintain the structures and business of SAAFE House. His plan for the next two years of his board presence is to serve on the FAcilities and Fund Development committees and help in any way possible.