Serving as the Houston Health Department Director, Mr. Williams is actively involved in public health issues at the local, state, and national levels. He joined the City of Houston as the Houston Health Department Director in June of 2004. Mr. Williams has a master's degree in Public Administration from City University of New York-Baruch College, a master's degree in Education from Auburn University in Montgomery, AL, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology/Social Work from Huntingdon College and Montgomery, AL. He serves on numerous community, professional, and civil rights organization boards. He is a past president of the Texas Association of Local Health Officials.