Nicholas V. Lampson

Founder and Shareholder
Proud public servant with over 50 years in elected government and public service on local, state, and federal levels. Distinguished Former Member of Congress with a proven record of successful bipartisan legislation. Served on several committees relating to the protection of children, space and aeronautics, infrastructure, and relationship-building with our NATO allies. Maintaining time, resources, energy, and networking in our greater US community as an author, mentor, and activist.
2007 – 2009

United States House of Representatives, Member

Congressional Caucus on Missing and Exploited Children, Founder and Chairman
  • This caucus was created following the tragic kidnapping and death of a child in the 9th Congressional District of Texas. It grew to be the largest issue-based bipartisan caucus in the House of Representatives with the purpose of passing legislation pertinent to the issue of child safety and to raising the level of awareness of this critical issue through communities, schools, law enforcement and families.
Congressional Caucus on Missing and Exploited Children, Founder and Chairman
  • Developed legislation and policy to promote cleaner and renewable production of energy for the United States, including the technical innovations necessary to reduce carbon emissions and the excavation of fossil fuels from the earth.
  • Developed legislation, participated in oversight of NASA, NOAA, DOE, EPA, and in numerous hearings. Shepherded legislation which required NASA to install the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer on the International Space Station.
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittees on Highways, Aviation, Water Resources and Coast Guard
  • Developed legislation and worked for funding of critical transportation projects for Southeast Texas including, numerous highways, bridges, and improved airports and waterways
Committee on Agriculture
  • Assisted in the writing of the first Agricultural Reauthorization Act to pass Congress in many years.
NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Delegate (1999-2004)
  • Participated in meetings with Members of Parliament from countries party to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
Organization for Cooperative and Economic Development (OECD), Delegate (1999-2004)
  • A delegate to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and participated in annual meetings of the OECD headquartered in Paris, France.
The Hague Conference, Delegate (2001)
  • Delegate to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Presented a resolution passed by the U. S. Congress regarding the development of a Common Practices Guide to be followed by over sixty participating nations
The German Study Group, Member & Chair (2000 – 2004)
  • Participated and Chaired (2002-03) Inter-Parliamentary Assembly between the German Bundestag and the U. S. House of Representatives.

Work Experience

Riceland Healthcare, Vice President for Operations (2014-Present)
  • Performed duties ranging from healthcare operations, planning and public outreach to business development that extends beyond the healthcare industry. The most healthcare intensive activity within the scope of duties is Administrator of Riceland Hospice which requires direct supervision of approximately fifty professional home visit nurses and aides.
Lampson Company LLC, Consultant (2005-Present)
  • The entity was used to represent the City of Houston, International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, and numerous individuals either for profit or pro bono.
National Academies of Science, Committee on the Assessment of the National Weather Service’s MODERNIZATION PROGRAM, Committee Member (2011-2012)
  • The National Weather Service Modernization and Associated Restructuring
International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, Policy Advisor (2009- 2011)
  • Worked with other nations to help them pass legislation to restrict child pornography and child sexual exploitation.
The Texas State Property Tax Board, Member (1984 – 1989)
  • Appointed by Governor Mark White to serve as a member of Board designed to oversee the operation of the property tax system for the State of Texas.
Jefferson County Assessor Collector of Taxes, Elected (1977 – 1995)
  • Administered the process of valuing, calculating, and collecting $250,000,000 annually in property taxes for the 28 local governments within Jefferson County, Texas. Performed the duties of Voter Registrar and automobile licensing and titling. Supervised up to 93 full time personnel through the combined functions of the office.
The Texas Board of Tax Professional Examiners, Member (1977 – 1983)
  • Appointed by Governor Dolph Briscoe to serve as a member and chairman (1981-83) of state agency responsible for educating, testing and licensing property tax practitioners for the State of Texas.
Lamar State College of Technology and Lamar University (1970-1976)
  • College of Technical Arts – Instructor of Mid-Management: Wrote and implemented first Real Estate Associate Degree Program for Texas colleges, Instructor in Fire Training Program

Awards

Flame of Peace (2019)
  • Awarded by Austria’s Archduke, Sandor Hapsburg-Lothringen, in recognition of efforts to promote world peace.
Medal of Friendship (2019)
  • Awarded by the Habsburg family for being a leading advocate for the NASA space program, relationships built with international partners, and commitment to peace.
Spirit of Enterprise Award (2008)
  • Awarded by the U.S Chamber of Commerce in recognition of a pro-business voting record.
American Heart Association Legislator of the Year (2008)
  • Awarded for passing legislation on promoting and growing healthy oils to replace consumption of trans-fats.
Congressional Leadership Award (2004)
  • Awarded by The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children in recognition of commitment to protecting our American children.
Distinguished Alumnus Award (2005)
  • Awarded by Lamar University in 2005

Publications

Weather Services for the Nation: Becoming Second to NONE (2012)
  • Results of two-year study presented to Congress.
The Death of Washington’s Democracy? (2017)
  • Non-fiction book on U.S. government and politics.

Education

Lamar University, Master of Education (1972 – 1974)
  • Studied and received Master of Education in Higher Education Administration
Trinity University, Graduate Student (1968 – 1969)
  • Studied for Master of Hospital Administration
Lamar State College of Technology, Bachelor of Science (1963 – 1968)
  • Studied and received Bachelor of Science in Biology and Secondary School Teaching credentials
  • Participated in Student Government Association and served as President from 1967-68
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