With deep ties to the people, businesses, institutions and government agencies in the East Aldine community, Mr. Cantu oversees all operations and staff work of the District, including progress on economic development, public safety, commercial corridor maintenance, public art, the East Aldine Town Center and much more.

He joined the district in 2008 as director of services. He has more than 28 years of experience as a public servant, having worked in management and executive level positions at the City of Houston (Parks and Recreation Department & Mayor’s Office), as director of the Houston Mayor’s Citizens’ Assistance Office and at BakerRipley. At the mayor’s office, Richard played an instrumental role in mobilizing critical resources during the response and aftermath of Tropical Storm Allison.

Richard serves as a Harris County School Trustee (elected county-wide in November 2018), president of the Aldine Education Foundation and board member of the Greens Bayou Coalition, the North Harris County Education Alliance (co-chair), Harris County Flood Control Task Force, and the Lone Star College Foundation. He is a graduate of Leadership North Houston and the citizens police academies of the Houston Police Department and the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. He is also a Senior Fellow of the American Leadership Forum.

He is past president of the Hawthorne Place Civic Club and served as precinct chairman/election judge for over 20 years.

He has also served with HISD North District Advisory Council, HCC Northeast College Advisory Council, Wesley House Community Center, MD Anderson YMCA, Clark Park Advisory Council, Houston Food Bank, Houston Area Council on Gangs, Texas Crime Prevention Association, LULAC Council 402, Harris County Citizens Corps – Community Emergency Response Team, Northside National Little League, Houston Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce, and Hardy-Near Northside Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ 21).

He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of Houston and a Master of Liberal Arts in Public Administration from the University of St. Thomas.

Veronica joined the district as the Assistant Director of Services in September of 2015. She was then promoted to Director of Services in 2017 and served as Director of Operations from 2022 to 2024. In her current role of Deputy Executive Director, she is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the district’s 3-story – 30,000 sq./ft. multi-service building, which includes the Sheriff’s Storefront, Harris County Precinct 2 Community liaison office, State Representative Armando Walle’s district office, and public meeting/conference rooms, in addition to the 62-acre Town Center complex, including a park & amphitheater and recreational greenspace. In addition, Veronica prepares & manages the district’s current $14 Million annual budget.

Veronica is a lifelong resident of East Aldine and an alumnus of MacArthur Senior High School. Veronica graduated from Lone Star College – North Harris with an Associate of Arts Degree, and then went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Sam Houston State University.

Prior to joining the district, Veronica served as the Administrative Assistant for the Office of Emergency Management at Lone Star College for six years and attained certification under TEEX, FEMA, Homeland Security, and National Incident Management System. She is also a certified Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member.

Veronica is the former President (2018) and Secretary (2017 & 2019) of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA), Greenspoint Chapter, where she was recognized for her leadership with the Woman of the Year award (2019). She is also a 2018 graduate of Leadership North Houston (Class XXIII) and serves as Precinct Chair of her neighborhood. Veronica is a long-time active member and trustee of Park Temple Baptist Church in Houston’s Northside.

Monica Campos recently joined the district as the Marketing Manager, to manage, coordinate, and administer marketing and branding awareness internally to the community of East Aldine and externally to targeted guests and investors. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Marketing from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Monica has a strong background in community relations and communication strategy. Prior to joining the district, she served two Harris County Commissioners in Precinct 2 and Precinct 3; where she built relationships and collaborated with various entities.

She looks forward to bringing her passion for community building and developing a marketing strategy that resonates with the community to help the district form stronger connections, and ensure that everyone is informed and engaged.

Scott Bean has been on the East Aldine District team for more than 15 years as the Director of Infrastructure and Construction. Scott also works on the development of project and assessment plans, tax revenue forecasts, and incentives for the creation of tax increment reinvestment zones and public improvement districts.

Prior to joining the East Aldine team, Scott worked as the Harris County Public Infrastructure Department Program Manager where he administered their Storm Water Quality management program with regard to new construction and subdivision development in unincorporated Harris County. He also led a team that was responsible for the review and approval of construction plans, required permits, and inspection and enforcement of urban stormwater runoff regulations and permanent stormwater quality features. Provided guidance on stormwater policy at the local and regional level through workshops and forums.

Scott has also worked at the Houston-Galveston Area Council of Governments (H-GAC) as a Senior Environmental Planner and with the City of Houston as a Supervisor in the Department of Public Works & Engineering. Scott has worked extensively with consulting engineers, developers, and home builders on water and wastewater infrastructure and capacity needs for new development proposals and negotiated contracts with municipal utility districts and neighboring cities for service in City of Houston wastewater treatment plants. Scott is also experienced in utility investigations for proposals to abandon or relocate city rights-of-way and utility easements to facilitate new development.

Scott holds a Master of Arts in Public Administration and Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Houston.

Mr. Dean leads economic development efforts for the East Aldine Management District by focusing on attracting, retaining, and developing businesses in the area while fostering an environment of entrepreneurial growth and rich cultural diversity.

He is a member of the Houston Galveston Area Council Gulf Coast Economic Development District Board, the North Houston Economic Development Center Advisory Council, Urban Land Institute Capital Markets committee and Leadership North Houston 2021 class.  

He earned a bachelor of arts degree in international studies with a German minor from St. Edward’s University in Austin. He is also a graduate of the Community Development Institute program hosted by Lone Star College and The University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute program.

Emily Erreguin recently joined the East Aldine Management District as the Community Engagement & Events Coordinator. An experienced events planner, Emily is passionate about creating memorable experiences and looks forward to planning and executing special events, activities, and programs that strengthen connections within the Aldine community.

Before joining the East Aldine Management District, Emily spent 10 years with Aldine ISD as a business associate for the Facilities, Planning, and Construction department. Most recently, she served as the Executive Business and Events Associate for their Communications and Outreach department, where she was responsible for developing and executing event strategies for the school district’s signature events.