Board Member Profile

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Chief Troy Finner began his law enforcement career in 1990.  31-year veteran of serving the citizens of Houston at the Office of Public Affairs, Southwest Division, South Gessner Division, and the Internal Investigation Command.

Formerly the Chief of Police for the fourth largest city in the United States, he had oversight of over 5,300 classified/sworn personnel and over 1,200 civilian staff support. He was responsible for the management and oversight of Field & Support Operations, which involved three patrol region commands and one support command encompassed 15 patrol divisions, the Traffic Enforcement Division, Emergency Communications Division, Mental Health Division, and the Gang Division. This entailed approximately 3,550 classified/sworn personnel and 230 civilian support staff. He also served as Assistant Chief of South Patrol Command, which encompassed all of South Houston.

Chief Finner is both committed and dedicated to relational policing wherein each contact with a citizen is an opportunity to improve relationships and a means by which to build trust. He led from the front line during major events, civil unrest, and protests, and he embraces the use of technology and data-driven analysis in the reduction of crime. He is especially committed to youth mentoring programs that aid in bridging the gaps in trust and communication with the police. His proven record of bringing unity within the community, balanced with leading operational improvements and initiatives, has enhanced departmental productivity and reduced costs.

Chief Finner was born in the 5th Ward area of Houston and was raised in the Hiram Clarke neighborhood. He received his Masters of Criminology from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and Bachelors of Science, Criminal Justice from Sam Houston University. He is also a graduate of Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP), Police Executive Leadership Institute (PELI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation National Executive Institute (NEI).