Preceded by Sid Williams Political party Democratic Party | Name Arthur Schechter Spouse(s) Joyce Proler Schechter | |
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Profession Diplomat, Attorney, Philanthropist Education University of Texas School of Law | ||
Succeeded by J. Richard Blankenship | ||
Arthur Louis Schechter (born December 6, 1939 Rosenberg, Texas) is an American attorney, philanthropist, diplomat, socialite and Senior Partner at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer, and Harris based in Houston, Texas. Schechter previously served as the United States Ambassador to the Bahamas. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and was appointed by President Bill Clinton on October 29, 1998. On return, Schechter chaired the Harris County Metropolitan Transit Authority and has been instrumental in pioneering a light rail for the residents of Houston.
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Philanthropic Service
Schechter has served on boards of philanthropic organizations, including Career and Recovery Resources. SEARCH Homeless Services.
Education
Schechter graduated in 1958 from Lamar Consolidated High School. In 1962, he received a Bachelor of Arts in Plan II from the University of Texas at Austin. In 1964, he earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. In 1965, he attended the University of Houston to pursue a Master's degree in Political Science and Foreign Affairs.
Personal life
Schechter resides in Houston, Texas with his wife, Joyce Proler Schechter. They have two daughters: Leslie Rose Karpas (Hedley) born in 1966 and Jennifer Rosen (Alan, Harris County Constable) born in 1968. They have five grandchildren.