Inman J. Houston serves as the President and CEO of BCM, providing strategic leadership to the Board and staff as they work to make meaningful community investments in Greater New Orleans. Inman previously served as the pastor of a Baptist church in Metro Atlanta and as Director of the Baptist Crossroads Project in New Orleans. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from Georgia Tech, a Master of Divinity in Christian Thought, and a Master of Theology, both from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, along with further study in Executive Leadership at Gateway Baptist Theological Seminary.
• What’s the best part of your job? The best part of my job is investing in people. I truly enjoy spending time with residents, non-profit leaders, BCM Trustees, advisors, and, of course, my incredible BCM team!
• What was your first job? My first ‘real’ job was as Associate Minister of Recreation at a church in Metro Atlanta, where I directed sports leagues with over 1,000 annual participants. The best part? Field maintenance! I loved mowing the baseball field on the riding lawnmower.
• Do you have a hidden talent? If so, what is it? I make a fantastic breakfast – bacon, grits, eggs, and homemade biscuits (for really special occasions).
• What’s your po’boy pick? While it’s hard to go wrong with a fried shrimp po’ boy, when we have guests in town, we love visiting Zimmer’s in Gentilly.
• What’s your favorite parade? My family LOVES the Krewe of Iris parade!