Dexter Handy for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 3

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Lt Col Dexter R. Handy Dexter R. Handy is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. He retired in 2004 with more than 28 years of service to our nation. During his military career, Dexter served as an Air Force communications officer and held numerous positions of great responsibility; including assignments as a NATO staff officer, space systems communications officer, intelligence information systems officer, and Chief of the Department of Defense’s Computer Emergency Response Team. Most notably, he served as a squadron commander with a staff of more than 200 personnel under his command. Despite being a career Airman, Dexter also has spent time at sea with the United States Navy.

In addition to his degree from the United States Air Force Academy, Dexter holds a Master of Science degree in Systems Management from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He is also a graduate of the Air Force Squadron Officers School, the Air Command and Staff College, the Air War College, and the Joint Forces Staff College – where he won the National Defense University Foundation Award. He also graduated with distinction from the Air Force Advanced Communications Officers’ Training Course.

Dexter has been the recipient of many prestigious military and professional awards, including the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Air Force Achievement Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal

Since moving to Houston in 2004, Dexter has dedicated much of his life to volunteering in the community and raising money for charity. Recently he participated in the BP Multiple Sclerosis 150 ride from Houston to Austin and the Lance Armstrong Challenge in 2007. In addition, Dexter regularly assists the Elves & Moore project by assembling new bicycles at Christmas for Houston ’s disadvantaged children.

In addition to his volunteer work, Dexter is a member of the Harris County Citizen Corps’ Community Emergency Response team and holds numerous certifications in emergency management and medical response. During the Hurricane Katrina crisis, Dexter committed himself to providing relief and support to displaced families at the Astrodome. Prior to his announced candidacy, he served as Precinct Judge for Precinct 376.

Dexter is married to Dr. Beverly C. Handy, M.D., a clinical chemistry pathologist and assistant professor at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Beverly is a member of the first class of women to have graduated from the United States Air Force Academy.