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Larry is a born and raised Hispanic & African-American Texan, who was adopted at birth and grew up in a split-household. His upbringing was heavily influenced by his family of community leaders (ministry, healthcare, education, military, etc.) and their commitment to service and family.
Prior to enlisting in the military, Larry attempted college and worked in various blue-collar jobs like many in our communities. Upon retiring from the military and struggling like many with his post military identity, he worked (unpaid) for 10-months with the University of Texas System (UTS) Administration before receiving a contract as Director of Veteran Support & Leadership Programs.
Upon the disbandment of the UTS Veterans Department, Larry took a pay-cut to work at Huston—Tillotson University (HTU) in support of launching their Masters of Business Administration. While at HTU, he served as an Assistant Professor of Management and tasked with military recruitment and MBA Lead.
Shorty after COVID-19 entered America, Larry opted out of renewing his HTU contract to give full attention and support to the City of Manor and surrounding region in acknowledgement of his obligation as Mayor.
Although military retired, Larry frequently teaches classes for the School of Business and consults with various organizations to help further enhance and empower needed impacts within our surrounding communities. He also occasionally works with NorthCentral University as their Military Strategic Development Lead given his vast knowledge and experience summarized in the book he co-authored called The Transition: Preparing For Financial Combat.
Larry is married to a middle school teacher and has three kids in public school.
Community
- Climate Mayors
- C40 Cities
- Mayors Against Illegal Guns
- Cities United
- Society of Human Resource Management
- Dallas Human Resource Management Association
- American College of Healthcare Executives
- National Association of Health Services Executives
- Black Leaders Collective
- African American Mayors Association
- Civic Cities
- When We All Vote
- When Women All Vote
- Our Community Salutes
| 2023 | Moore-Bowman Award by Texas Council on Relations |
| 2023 | Garnet E. Coleman Eternal Flame Award by Central Texas African American Family Support Conference |
| 2022 | Outstanding Community Dad Award by The Man in Me, Inc. |
| 2022 | Outstanding Community Leader by Austin NAACP Chapter |
| 2022 | Extra Mile Award (nominee) by Texas Veterans Commission |
| 2022 | Whitney M. Young Jr. Award by Capitol Area Council BSA |
| 2022 | Who’s Who in America |
| 2021 | Austin Under 40 Finalist for Mentor of the Year |
| 2021 | 26th Annual Heinz Award Nominee by Austin Area Urban League |
| 2020 | National Society of Leadership & Success at Northcentral University |
| 2020 | Silk Road Gala Honorary Committee Member at Asian Family Support Services of Austin |
| 2020 | Honorary Member at Asian Real Estate Association of America (Austin Chapter) |
| 2020 | Charter Member at American Legion Post 331 (Manor) |
| 2020 | Alpha Great at Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. |
| 2020 | Changing the Story Distinguished Community Leader Award by African-American Youth Harvest Foundation |
| 2019 | University of Texas at Arlington ROTC Hall of Fame (nominee) |
| 2019 | Austin Under 40 Dual Finalist for Youth & Education |
| 2019 | Austin Under 40 Finalist for Civics, Government & Public Affairs |
| 2019 | Founder of Our Community Salutes – Manor |
| 2019 | Achievements in Black Austin Honoree by Austin Black Journal |
| 2019 | Northcentral University Alumni of the Year (nominee) |
| 2019 | University of Texas at Arlington ROTC Hall of Honor (nominee) |
| 2018 | Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business at Northcentral University |
| 2018 | Founding Chair at Veterans Leadership Task Force (Williamson, Travis, Hays Counties) |
| 2018 | Northcentral University Dissertation of the Year (nominee) |
| 2017 | Meritorious Service Medal by U.S. Army |
| 2016 | Grand Assistant Lecturer at Grand Lodge of South Carolina (Prince Hall Affiliated) |
| 2016 | Instructor & Strategic Development Directorate Staff for William R. Davie Leadership Academy at Grand Lodge of Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of North Carolina |
| 2016 | Golden International Honor Society at Northcentral University |
| 2016 | Joint Special Operations Master of Arts in Strategic Studies (selectee) by National Defense University |
| 2016 | International Scholar Laureate Program for Business & Entrepreneurship Program at Northcentral University |
| 2015 | Honorary Assistant Grand Lecturer at Most Excellent Grand Chapter of North Carolina (Prince Hall Affiliated) |
| 2015 | Grand Sword Bearer at Grand Lodge of Maryland (Prince Hall Affiliated) |
| 2014 | German Armed Forces Parachutist Badge (Bronze) by U.S. Army |
| 2014 | Airborne Badge & Parachutist Identifier (P) by U.S. Army |
| 2013 | District Deputy Grand Patron at Myra Grand Chapter (Prince Hall Affiliated) |
| 2013 | Meritorious Service Medal by U.S. Army |
| 2013 | Honorary Grand Inspector General by United Supreme Council – Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry Southern Jurisdiction (Prince Hall Affiliated) |
| 2013 | Assistant District Deputy Grand Master at Grand Lodge of Maryland (PHA) |
| 2013 | President of the Year at Samuel T. Daniels Lodge #109 (Prince Hall Affiliated) |
| 2013 | Overseas Service Ribbons (5x) |
| 2012 | Chief of Administration at Division #7 & 8 (Maryland European York Rite – Prince Hall Affiliated) |
| 2012 | Charter Member at Per Ankh Lodge (Ancient & Primitive Rite of Memphis Misriam) |
| 2012 | German Armed Forces Marksmanship Award by U.S. Army |
| 2012 | Thrice Illustrious Master at Donald R. Thompson Study Group (Prince Hall Affiliated) |
| 2012 | Schutzenschnur (Silver) by U.S. Army |
| 2012 | District Staff Member of the Year by Division #7 & 8 (Maryland European York Rite – PHA) |
| 2012 | Eminent Commander at John E. Wallace Commandery #116 (Prince Hall Affiliated) |
| 2012 | Illustrious Potentate at Faisal Temple #192 (Prince Hall Affiliated) |
| 2012 | Worthy Patron at Guiding Star Chapter #69 (Prince Hall Affiliated) |
| 2011 | Achievement Medal by U.S. Army |
| 2011 | Global War on Terrorism Service Medal by U.S. Army |
| 2011 | National Defense Service Medal by U.S. Army |
| 2011 | Postal Skill Identifier (4J) by U.S. Army |
| 2011 | Assistant District Deputy Grand High Priest at Hiram Holy Grand Chapter (PHA) |
| 2010 | Certificate of Appreciation by U.S. Army |
| 2010 | Iraqi Campaign Service Medal with 3 Stars by U.S. Army |
| 2010 | Honorary Member at Hadot Lodge #250 |
| 2010 | Meritorious Unit Award by U.S. Army |
| 2010 | Most Excellent High Priest at Roland C. Scott Chapter #116 (Prince Hall Affiliated) |
| 2009 | Meritorious Unit Commendation (2x) by U.S. Army |
| 2009 | Platinum Life Member at the Rocks, Inc. |
| 2009 | Ordination by Universal Life Church |
| 2009 | Life Member by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. |
| 2009 | Certificate of Appreciation by Haile Selassie Lodge #90 |
| 2009 | Commendation Medal (2x) by U.S. Army |
| 2008 | Bronze Star Medal by U.S. Army |
| 2008 | Certificate of Appreciation by U.S. Army |
| 2008 | Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by U.S. Army |
| 2008 | Achievement Medal by U.S. Army |
| 2007 | Combat Operations Certificate by U.S. Army |
| 2007 | Commendation Medal by U.S. Army |
| 2007 | Certificate of Appreciation by U.S. Army |
| 2006 | Certificate of Appreciation by U.S. Army |
| 2006 | Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal |
| 2005 | Meritorious Recognition by Reserve Officers Association of the United States |
| 2005 | Certificate of Appreciation (2x) by U.S. Army |
| 2005 | German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency (Gold) |
| 2004 | Drill Sergeant Badge & Identifier (X) by U.S. Army |
| 2004 | Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal by U.S. Army |
| 2005 | German Sports Badge (Bronze) by U.S. Army |
| 2004 | National Defense Service Medal by U.S. Army |
| 2002 | Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon by U.S. Army |
| 2022 | Certificate of Achievement (3x) by U.S. Army |
| 2002 | Certificate of Appreciation by U.S. Army |
| 2002 | Good Conduct Medal by U.S. Army |
| 2002 | Achievement Medal (3x) by U.S. Army |
| 2001 | President Theodore Roosevelt Medal by Adjutant General Corps Regimental Association |
| 2001 | Certificate of Athletic Achievement |
| 2001 | Certificate of Achievement |
| 2000 | Achievement Medal by U.S. Army |
| 2000 | Air Assault Badge & Identifier (2B) by U.S. Army |
| 2000 | Certificate of Achievement (3x) by U.S. Army |
| 1999 | Certificate of Achievement by U.S. Army |
| 1999 | Service Ribbon by U.S. Army |
- Board Member at Austin / Travis County Sobering Center
- 2023 Member of Travis County Bond Advisory Committee
- Commissioner at Austin / Travis County Public Health Commission
- Member at Austin / Travis County Food Planning Advisory Committee
- Member at Electrical Vehicle Charging Access & Equity Coalition
- Chair at Austin Area Community Veterans Engagement Board (CVEB) (3 counties)
- Ambassador at Travis County Healthcare Division (Central Health)
- Board Chair at Black Men’s Health Clinic
- Veterans Services Advisory Committee Vice Chair at Texas Veterans Commission (State of Texas)
- Homeless Subcommittee Member at Texas Veterans Commission (State of Texas)
- Suicide Prevention Subcommittee Member at Texas Veterans Commission (State of Texas)
- Executive Board Member, Black Community Advisory Committee Chair, and Waterloo District Nominating Chair at Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Capitol Area Council (15 counties)
- Committee Member at Austin-Travis County (2020) Complete Count
- Subcommittee Member at Census 2020 Government
- Steering Committee Member at 2020 National Forum for Black Public Administrators Conference
- Former Advisory Member at Eastern Crescent Health Now Committee (3 counties)
- Former Vice Chair & Strategic Planning Committee Chair at C2 Change (Youth Mental Health Services)
- Former Chair at State of Texas Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone (MSEEZ)
- Former Education Chair at San Antonio MSEEZ
- Former Employment and Training Advisory Member at Texas Veterans Commission (State of Texas)
- Former Board Member at Manor Schoolhouse Foundation
- Former Senior Transition Advisor at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy
- Former Citizen’s Bond Advisory Committee Member at Manor Independent School District
- Former Assistant Scoutmaster at Troop 340 (Boy Scouts of America)
- Former Region-10 President at Texas Municipal League (16 counties)
- Former Planning and Zoning Commissioner at City of Manor
- Former Board Director at Stonewater Homeowners Association (921 homes)
- Former Capital Area Regional Transportation Planning Organization Board Member at Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) (10 counties)
- Former Regional Transportation Coordination Committee (RTCC) Member at Capitol Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) (6 counties)
- Former Executive in Residence at VETTED
- Former Gospel Radio Personality at Blackberry Radio Network
- EmPOWERED to Serve Ambassador at American Heart Association (Austin)
- Advisory Council Member at Senior Access
- Special Advisor to the CEO at Grateful Heart – Comprehensive Veteran Services, Inc.
- Graduate Advisor at Zeta Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
- Former Mascot at University of Texas at Arlington
- Former Community Service Chair at National Pan-Hellenic Council (University of Texas at Arlington)
- Former Greek Life President at University of Texas at Arlington
- Former Freshman Mentor at University of Texas at Arlington
- Former Community Service Chair at Black Student Association (University of Texas at Arlington)
- Former Community Service Chair at NAACP (University of Texas at Arlington)
Military Service
- Action Officer Development Course
- Defense Hazardous Materials & Waste Handling Course
- Defense Basic Preservation & Packing Course
- Supervisor Development Course
- Manager Development Course
- Introduction to Defense Reutilization & Marketing System
- Personnel Services Specialist
- Protecting Secret & Confidential Documents Course
- Unit Supply Specialist Course
Dates Served: 2013-2017
Unit Activated: March 25, 2011
As the first Command Secretary of the General Staff & Executive Officer (CMD SGS/XO), Captain Wallace brought the Command to unprecedented levels of readiness and increased its strategic planning success by 20%. As the Command’s Chief Administrative Officer, he comprehensively streamlined all staff processes across 4 units and 17 directorates enhancing strategic messaging; revised the Command’s roles & responsibilities publication as the Chief of Protocol and Chief of Strategic Communications; and concurrently served as the Commanding General’s Aide de Camp and Executive Assistant, as required. Captain Wallace solidified the need for this newly established position as the first incumbent.
As the Human Resources Plans & Operations (HR P/O) Division Chief, CPT Wallace assisted in the human capital management of all Army special operations aviators (K4) by revising policies and procedures to sustain the force and lead the DoD mandated integration of females into special operations forces; served as the Strength Management Division Chief, Deputy of Personnel Management (G-1), and Assistant Chief of Staff G-1 in their absence without decline in productivity; created a single locale information center; and as the G-1’s subject matter expert, led a change of command ceremony, oversaw annual DA recruiting mission submissions, and enhanced HR products and processes both at the component and Command level by 30%.
Dates Served: 2010-2013
Unit Assigned: US Army NATO
As the Company Commander (nominative), Bravo Company, Allied Forces North Battalion (USA NATO), Captain Wallace provided administrative and Title 10 support to Soldiers spanning six locations across four countries; and concurrently served as the USA National Support Element Commander, Allied Forces- Heidelberg (NATO), for Navy, Air Force, and Marine Service Members. Within seven months, CPT Wallace rebranded his Company transforming it from the worst to among the best within the brigade through the systematic implementation of practices and policies which improved training, communication, and collaboration by 20%. Orchestrating with Sister Service to obtain administrative control over Navy, Air Force, and Marine members within his area, CPT Wallace set the standard for dispersed companies through 95% readiness support ratings. Given his distinguishable relationship with senior national representatives (SNRs), CPT Wallace led the team directly supporting general officers, ambassadors, senior executive service members, and commanders attending the Senior Army Leaders Meeting. During his tenure, CPT Wallace orchestrated with Europe Command (EUCOM) and U.S. Army Europe (USAEUR), the Joint NATO CBRN Center of Excellence (COE), and U.S. Embassy at Prague to establish the first US Soldier in the Czech Republic; and performed the pre-coordination efforts to assign the first Soldiers to the Joint NATO IED COE in Slovakia and United Nation’s EUROCORPS in France. Junior to his peers by five years in rank, CPT Wallace directly supported a Lieutenant General, 6 Army Colonels, and 6 SNRs at a removed location for 33-months impeccably as his transparency and strive for unified actions enhanced partner nation relations by 50%. When tasked to deactivate his Company, support the concurrent deactivation of Allied Forces-Heidelberg, and vacate prior to the Heidelberg Garrison closing, CPT Wallace collectedly transferred authority of outstations, turned in organizational equipment and facilities, and directly worked with EUCOM and USAEUR on personnel moves.
As the first military Deputy of Intelligence/Operations (nominative), USA NATO, Captain Wallace coordinated anti-terrorism and force protection support for over 3,000 Soldiers and Civilians at 34 locations across 12 countries. CPT Wallace also enhanced theater support operations and deployment support teams 10% by revising, coordinating, and synchronizing directorate actions and establishing the first Strategic Planning Off-Site Meeting to ensure strategic guidance’s, quality of life, and operational challenges were properly addressed by command teams.
Dates Served: 2007-2009
Unit Assigned: 172nd Infantry Brigade
Deployed with:
- 10th Mountain Division (closed June 12, 2013)
- 34th Infantry Division (first U.S. division deployed in WWII)
As the Battalion Personnel Administrator (deployed), Task Force 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, Captain Wallace restructured the utilization of trackers and processes to sustain a 98% deployable ready status – 50% above the brigade. Serving concurrently as the ALOC Commander, Battle Captain, Field Ordering Officer, Primary Financial Liability Investigation Property Loss Officer, a Central Texas College and University of Maryland University College Adjunct Teacher, and proctor for three additional universities. CPT Wallace ensured first class administrative, logistical, postal, and educational services were readily available to 1,240 Soldiers and contractors comprising 26 units across 15 geographically locations and 6 battle spaces. When the Battalion was tasked to assume the brigade’s area of responsibility, he additionally assumed liaison roles on the brigade’s economic team and provincial support team. CPT Wallace exemplified the Army’s personnel service delivery redesign effort by transforming the Battalion’s worse staff section into it best.
Unit Assigned: 38th Personnel Services Battalion (closed June 11, 2008)
Deployed with:
- 38th Human Resources Company, 21st Theater Sustainment Command
- 834th Postal Company, 81st Infantry Division (first U.S. Army division authorize a soldier sleeve insignia)
- 15th Personnel Services Battalion, 1st Calvary Division (most decorated military division)
- 350th Human Resources Company, 7th Sustainment Brigade
As the Tier 1A Platoon Leader (deployed), 5th Platoon, 111th Company, First Lieutenant Wallace provided postal operations and networking services to over 16,000 customers at 4 geographically separated locations throughout Southern Iraq. During his tenure, 1LT Wallace enhanced Service Member morale 50% by single-handedly generating statements of work and coordinating authority approvals and contract construction to establish a post office at Basrah Air Station (the largest detainee transport center) and a $400K 5-phased expansion for Camp Bucca (the largest detainee prison). 1LT Wallace distinguishably interacted daily with senior grade officers, coalition forces, contractors, and Civilians; therefore, when tasked to expand his area of responsibility to support Marine’s in Al Assad, Soldiers at FOB Kalsu, and establish a satellite post office for Civilians at Iskandariyah; he coordinated directly will KBR Inc. for full command and authority over eight contractors and solicited assistance from resident commands at each location to fill holiday support gaps.
Dates Served: 2006-2007
Unit Assigned: Maverick Battalion (R.O.T.C. Staff) – UT at Arlington
Second Lieutenant Wallace enhanced the University of Texas at Arlington’s ROTC program 30% by revising Army Reserve and National Guard ROTC policies and the implementation of a health and welfare program as a Gold Bar Recruiter.
Dates Served: 2003-2006
Unit Assigned: 2-354th Field Artillery Regiment
As the Battery Commander (nominative), Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 354th Field Artillery Regiment, Second Lieutenant Wallace led the drill sergeant candidate battery for one station unit training (OSUT), where his shared leadership style and interactive approach ensured a 100% graduation rate. During his tenure, 2LT Wallace increased recruitment and recruiter satisfaction 20% by restructuring the 95th Division’s recruitment strategy policy, implementing geographical boundaries for battalions, and establishing a rewards program based on referrals. Second Lieutenant Wallace also updated the Battalion’s combatives familiarization indoctrination program; and restructured his Company and Battalion’s training schedules and policies to increase Brigade requirement congruence by 30%.
Prior to commissioning as an officer, Staff Sergeant Wallace served as a drill sergeant for a Field Artillery One Stop Unit Training (OSUT) facility at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Responsibilities as a drill sergeant include the physical and mental training to equip civilians to serve as conditioned and ready Soldiers for peace and wartime expectations.
Dates Served: 1999-2003
Unit Assigned: 556th Personnel Services Battalion
As the non-commissioned officer in charge for Customer Service and Department of the Army Promotions Board, Specialist Wallace was responsible for the support to roughly 4,000 soldiers. The customer service department provided various records updates and submitted life insurance policies. The promotions department coordinated the review and submission of centralized Army-level profile assessments for Staff Sergeants, Master Sergeants, and Sergeant Majors to the next level of rank. As a Private First Class, Wallace oversaw the Detachment’s Motorpool and served as an evaluations clerk for enlisted soldiers. As a Private Second Class, Wallace served as a records clerk.
- Basic Training
- Personnel Services Specialist (AIT)
- Field Sanitation
- Hazmat
- Drivers Training
- Communications
- Air Assault School
- Combat Lifesaver
- Defense Hazmat Handling
- Protecting Secret and Confidential Documents Supervisor Development
- Unit Supply Specialist
- Defense Preservation & Packing Marketing Systems
- Action Officer Development
- Manager Development
- Primary Leadership Development Course
- Drill Sergeant School
- Combative Level 1
- Combative Level 2
- Company Trainer’s Course
- Basic Officer Leader Course
- Adjutant General Basic Course
- Information Assurance
- Contracting Officer Representative
- Adjutant General Captain Career Course
Safety Course - Company Commander Course
- Airborne School
- Brigade S1 Operations Course
- Airborne School
- Air Assault School
- Drill Sergeant School
- Combatives Level 1
- Combatives Level 2
- Human Resources Management
- Administrative Specialist
- Logistics, Supervision, and Human Resources Management Leadership
- Contracting Officer Representative with a Mission Focus
- Management & Training
- Field Experience in Management
- Word Processing & Computer Applications
- Communications System Operations
- Technical Report Writing
- Management Practicum & Oral Communication
- Business Communications
- Office Administration, Procedures, and Record Keeping
- Military Science of Supervision by U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps
- Total Army Training (TATS) Primary Leadership Development
- Action Officer Development
- Manager Development
- Protecting Secret & Confidential Documents
- Supervisor Development
- Support Operations
- Human Resources Management Records & Information Management
- Records & Information Management
- Personnel Services Specialist Course
- Primary Leadership Development Course
- Combat Lifesavers Course
- Communications Training Course
- Hazardous Materials Course
- Field Sanitation Course
- Company Trainer Course
- Basic Officer Leaders Course
- Human Resources Basic Officer Leaders Course
- Human Resources Captains Career Course
- Information Assurance Security Officer Course
- Leadership Development & Assessment Course
- Company Commanders Course
- Safety Officers Course
- Brigade Human Resource Operations Course
- Private (USA)-03 February 1999
- Private Second Class (USA)-03 August 1999
- Private First Class (USA)-03 February 2000
- Specialist (USA)-03 April 2001
- Sergeant (USA)-01 April 2002
- Staff Sergeant (USAR)-14 May 2004
- Second Lieutenant (USAR)-19 August 2005
- First Lieutenant (USA)-19 August 2007
- Captain (USA)-01 March 2009
- Platinum Lifetime Member (PLM), The Rocks Inc
- Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States (MOFW)
- 27 Performance & Proficiency Awards
- 5 Foreign Relations Awards
- 3 Teamwork Awards
- 3 Cultural Diversity Awards
- 2 Adversity & Courage Awards
- 2 Personification Awards
- Community Service Award
- Emergency Program Manager
- Emergency Preparedness
- Radiological Emergency Management
- Hazardous Materials
- Disaster Assistance
- Building for the Earthquake of Tomorrow
- Animals in Disaster (Awareness and Preparedness)
- Animals in Disaster (Community Planning)
- Community Disaster Exercises
- Basic Incident Command System
- Emergency Operations Center Management & Operations
- Retrofitting Flood Prone Residential Structures
- Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management
- Radiological Emergency Response
- Community Hurricane Preparedness
- Introduction to Mitigation
- Mitigation for Homeowners
- The Professional in Emergency Management
- Special Considerations for FEMA Public Assistance Projects
Education
- 2019, Politics & Civics Engagement Certificate by Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs
- 2018, Business Skills Foundation Certificate by University of Pennsylvania, Wharton Online
- 2018, Innovation & Leadership Certificate by The University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
- 2017, Small Business Operations Certificate by Texas A&M University, May’s Business School
- 2017, Business Plan & Venture Pitching Certificate by St. Joseph University, Haub School of Business
- 2017, Project Management Training Certificate by Syracuse University, Institute for Veterans & Military Families
- 2017, Lean Six Sigma – Green Belt at Msys Training
- 2008, Masters in Business Administration at Northcentral University
- 2006, Masters in Human Relations & Business at Amberton University
- 2005, Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies at University of Texas at Arlington
- 2004, Associates in General Studies at Tarrant County College – East Campus
- Sergeant At Arms, 2004, Zeta Chi, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Texas
- Image & Perception Chair, 2004, Zeta Chi, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Texas
- Mascot, 2004, Arlington Cheerleaders, UT-Arlington
- Community Service Chair, 2005, Zeta Chi, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Texas
- Community Service Chair, 2005, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), UT-Arlington
- Assistant Scoutmaster, 2005, Troop 340, Boy Scouts of America (BSA), Texas
- Presidential Council Member, 2005, Greek Life Council, UT-Arlington
- Freshmen Mentor, 2005, Arlington Hosts, UT-Arlington
- Cadet Command Sergeant Major (CSM), 2004-2005, Reserve Officer Training Course (ROTC), UT-Arlington
- Community Service Chair, Black Student Association (BSA), 2003-2005, UT-Arlington
- Community Service Chair, National Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), 2003-2005, UT-Arlington
- Graduate Advisor, 2006, Zeta Chi, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Texas
- 2022, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity
- 2022, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- 2020, National Society of Leadership & Success
- 2019, Northcentral University Alumni of the Year (nominee)
- 2019, University of Texas at Arlington ROTC Hall of Honor (nominee)
- 2018, Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business
- 2018, Northcentral University Dissertation of the Year (nominee)
- 2016, Golden International Honour Society
- 2016, International Scholar Laureate Program for Business & Entrepreneurship Program
- 2016, National Defense University’s Joint Special Operations Masters of Arts in Strategic Studies selectee
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Honors Society
- Honor Society
- Society of Collegiate Leadership & Achievement
- Lecturer at Texas State University
- Adjunct Professor at Huston-Tillotson University
- Former Assistant Professor of Management at Huston-Tillotson University
- Former Military Diversity & Inclusion Lead at Northcentral University
- School of Business Professional Advisory Committee at Northcentral University
- Former Director of Veterans Support & Leadership Programs at University of Texas System
- Former ROTC Gold Bar Recruiter at University of Texas at Arlington
- Organizational Behavior
- International Business
- Principles of Leadership
- Business Communications
- Human Relations
- Methods of Teaching & Training
- Human Problem in the Workplace
- Leadership & Professional Development
- Instructional Material Development
- Introduction to Interdisciplinary
Other Affiliations
- 2015-2017, Grand Sword Bearer at Maryland (PHA)
- 2016, Instructor/Strategic Development at William R. Davie Leadership Academy, GL of NC (A.F.&A.M.)
- 2016, Assist. Grand Lecturer at South Carolina (PHA)
- 2014, Assist. District Deputy Grand Master (At-Large, North Carolina) (ADDGM) at North Carolina (MD-PHA)
- 2013, Assist. District Deputy Grand Master (ADDGM) at Europe District No. 12 (MD-PHA)
- 2013, Worshipful Master (WM) at Samuel T. Daniels Lodge No. 109, Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2012, Senior Warden (SW) at Samuel T. Daniels Lodge No. 109, Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2010, Junior Warden (JW) at Samuel T. Daniels Lodge No. 109, Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2009-2013, Lecturer at Samuel T. Daniels Lodge No. 109, Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2009-2013, Assist. Lecturer at Europe District No. 12 (MD-PHA)
- 2009-2013, Chaplain at Europe District No. 12 (MD-PHA)
- 2009, Senior Deacon (SD) at Haile Selassie Lodge No. 90, Iraq (DC-PHA)
- 2016, Education Program Advisor at District No. 5, North Carolina (A.F.&A.M.)
- 2010, Most Excellent High Priest (MEHP) at Roland C. Scott Chapter No. 116, Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2012-2013, Chief of Administration (Chief) at Europe Division No. 7 & 8 (MD-PHA)
- 2012-2013, Scribe at Europe Division No.7 & 8 (MD-PHA)
- 2011, Scribe at Roland C. Scott Chapter No. 116, Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2011, Assist. District Deputy Grand High Priest (ADDGHP) at Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2011, Assist. Chief of Administration (Chief) at Europe Division No. 7 & 8 (MD-PHA)
- 2011, Master of the First Veil (M1V) at Europe Division No.7 & 8 (MD-PHA)
- 2010-2013, Lecturer at Roland C. Scott Chapter No. 116, Europe (MD-PHA)
***Revised the HRAM protocol manual for Western Europe***
- 2016, Education Program Advisor at Fayetteville Council No. 27, District No. 5, North Carolina (A.F.&A.M.)
- 2012, Thrice Illustrious Master (TIM) at Donald R. Thompson Study Group, Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2011-2013, Lecturer at James C. Baker Council No. 4, Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2011, Conductor of the Council (CofC) at James C. Baker Council No. 4, Europe (MD-PHA)
***Revised the RSM protocol manual for Western Europe***
- 2016, Education Program Advisor at Palestine Commandery No. 20, Region No. 5, North Carolina (A.F.&A.M.)
- 2012-2013, Chief of Administration (Chief) at Europe Region No. 4 (MD-PHA)
- 2012-2013, Lecturer at John E. Wallace Commandery No. 116, Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2012, Eminent Commander (EC) at John E. Wallace Commandery No. 116, Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2011, Generalissimo (GEN) at John E. Wallace Commandery No. 116, Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2011, Assist. Chief of Administration at Europe Region No. 4 (MD-PHA)
***Revised the KT protocol manual for Western Europe***
- 2016, Department of Journalism at United Supreme Council (DC-PHA)
- 2016, Instructor at Scottish Rite Training Academy, North Carolina (DC-PHA)
- 2014-2016, Ritual & Ritualistic Committee at Dr. G. W. Allen Council of Deliberation (COD), NC (TN-PHA)
- 2014-2016, Special Committee at United Supreme Council (TN-PHA)
- 2013, Grand Inspector General (GIG) at Russell L. Parks Council of Deliberation (COD), Europe (TN-PHA)
- 2012, Most Wise & Perfect Master at Donald H. Coleman Chapter of Rose Croix No. 329, Europe (TN-PHA)
- 2012, Illustrious 1st Lieutenant at Donald H. Coleman Consistory No. 329, Europe (TN-PHA)
- 2012, Lecturer at Donald H. Coleman Consistory No. 329, Europe (TN-PHA)
- 2011, Grand Commander at Donald H. Coleman Council of Kadosh No. 329, Europe (TN-PHA)
- 2011, Illustrious Engineer & Architect at Donald H. Coleman Consistory No. 329, Europe (TN-PHA)
- 2010, Thrice Potent Master at Booker T. Washington Lodge of Perfection No. 225, South Carolina (TN-PHA)
***Assisted in revising the TN-PHA degree/lecture books***
- 2013-2014, Ambassador (At-Large) at Desert of Western Europe (DOWE)
- 2012-2014, Lecturer at Desert of Western Europe (DOWE)
- 2012-2013, Lecturer at Faisal Temple No. 192, Desert of Western Europe (DOWE)
- 2012, Illustrious Potentate (Potie) at Faisal Temple No. 192, Desert of Western Europe (DOWE)
- 2011, Chief Rabban at Faisal Temple No. 192, Desert of Western Europe (DOWE)
***Facilitated DOWE communications with in-state members; established a Desert study guide***
ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR (OES)
- 2012-2013, District Deputy Grand Associate Patron (DDGAP) at Europe District No. 8 (MD-PHA)
- 2012-2013, District Deputy Grand Associate King Solomon (DDGAKS) at Europe District No. 8 (MD-PHA)
- 2012-2013, District Deputy Grand Associate Royal Patron (DDGARP) at Europe District No. 8 (MD-PHA)
- 2013, District Deputy Grand Patron (DDGP) at Europe District No. 8 (MD-PHA)
- 2013, District Deputy Grand King Solomon (DDGKS) at Europe District No. 8 (MD-PHA)
- 2013, District Deputy Grand Royal Patron (DDGRP) at Europe District No. 8 (MD-PHA)
- 2012, Worthy Patron (WP) at Guiding Star Chapter No. 69, Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2012, King Solomon (Patron) at Guiding Star Palace No. 69, Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2012, Royal Patron (RP) at Guiding Star Court No. 69, Europe (MD-PHA)
- 2012-2013, Lecturer at Europe District No. 8 (MD-PHA)
- 2011, Associate Patron (AP) at Guiding Star Chapter No. 69, Europe (MD-PHA)
***Revitalized inactive chapters and a dying Order; created a District protocol manual***
- Masonic Order of the Bath (USA), A.F.&A.M.
- Sovereign Order of Knights Preceptor (USA), A.F.&A.M.
- Knight Masons (USA), A.F.&A.M.
- Ye Antiente Order of Corks (USA), A.F.&A.M.
- Adeptus Exemptus, VII°, Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis (SRICF), A.F.&A.M.
- Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests (HRAKTP), A.F.&A.M.
- Grand College of Rite, A.F.&A.M.
- III°, Ancient & Primitive Rite of Memphis-Misraim (APRMM)
- Membership in Perpetuity, North Carolina Chapter No. 97, National Sojourners (A.F.&A.M.)
- Martin Luther King Council No. 3, Order of the Knights of Pythagoras (KOP), Europe (DC-PHA)
- True Light No. 9, Heroines of Jericho (HOJ), Europe (MD-PHA)
- Alpina Research Group (ARG) (Switzerland)
- Swiss Research Group (SRG) (Switzerland)
- Research Lodge of Wellington No. 194 (New Zealand)
- Hawke’s Bay Research Lodge No. 305 (New Zealand)
- United Masters Research Lodge No. 167 (New Zealand)
- Research Lodge of Wellington 194 (New Zealand)
- Australian & New Zealand Masonic Research Council (ANZMRC)
- Barron Barnett Lodge No. 146 (Australia)
- Kring Nieuw Holland (Australia)
- Holden Research Circle (Australia)
- Sri Brahedeeswara Lodge Masonic Research Circle (India)
- Domer Masonic Study Circle (England)
- Carnforth Masonic Study Circle (England)
- Quatuor Coronati No. 18 (Spain)
- Masonic Philosophical Society
- Certificate of Appreciation, 2009, Haile Selassie Lodge No. 90, Iraq (DC-PHA)
- Honorary Member, Hadoth Lodge No. 250, South Carolina (PHA)
- Staff Member of the Year, 2012, Region No. 4 & Region No. 7 & 8, Europe (MD-PHA)
- Lodge of the Year, 2013 District 12, Europe (MD-PHA)
- Per Ankh Lodge Charter Member, Ancient & Primitive Rite of Memphis Misraim (APRMM)
- Assistant Grand Lecturer (Hon.), Most Excellent Grand Chapter, North Carolina (PHA)
- Theoricus (II°), Holy Order of the Golden Dawn (HOGD)
- Aeth Priesthood, Fraternitas Rosae Crucis (FRC)
- Marian Knight (Hon.), Teutonic Order of Saint Mary’s Hospital in Jerusalem
- Knight of Chivalry, Order of the Holy Grail
- Platinum Lifetime Member (PLM), The Rocks Inc
- Military Order of Foreign Wars of the United States (MOFW)
- Father William Ryan Council No. 11683, Knight of Columbus (KofC), North Carolina
- Order of the Magi, Fraternitas Rosae Crucis (FRC)
- Evans-Newkirk No. 1746, Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World, Inc. (IBPOE), NC
- Riley Hill Lodge No. 7224, Grand United Order of Odd-fellows (GUOOF), North Carolina
- 2013, President of the Year
- 2012, District Staff Member of the Year (2x)
- 25 Invitational Only Memberships
- 3 Honorary Membership Invitations
Media
BG Media Group | Generation Citizen | Reality Check WURD Radio |
BG Media Group | RealManage | |
Buzzsprout | KVUE | Roll Call |
CBS Austin | KXAN | Soulciti |
Climate Mayors | Listen Notes | Spectrum News |
CNN | Syracuse University | |
Community Impact | Manor Chamber | Texas Municipal League |
CultureMap Austin | Medium – Texas Veterans Blog | Texas Standard |
Everytown for Gun Safety | National League of Cities | The Austin Chronicle |
Fox News | Qwally | The Manor Journal |
100 Black Men of Austin, Inc. | Tribeza |
Year | Publication | Article and Link |
2022 | The Austin Chronicle | Honoring the Activist Who Sparked the Integration of Barton Springs Pool |
2022 | Ballotpedia | March 1, 2022, election results |
2022 | Ballotpedia | United States House of Representatives elections in Texas, 2022 |
2022 | Austin Monitor | Community groups push for safety, public services in $73.5M budget request |
2022 | National League of Cities | How Manor, TX is Making Moves for Small Businesses |
2022 | Qwally | Qwally Manor Launch – support of Small Businesses |
2022 | ||
2022 | Boy Scouts of America | Council Awards |
2021 | Ballotpedia | |
2021 | CNN | Texas mayor: I’ve lost all faith in senior leadership |
2021 | Fox News | Bullied Manor ISD student takes her life, mother raises awareness for suicide prevention |
2021 | Tribeza | Austin Under 40’s 2021 Nominees Announced |
2021 | Texas Standard | Texas Standard For March 1, 2021 |
2021 | Generation Citizen | |
2021 | Black Leaders in Travis County Call for Equity Amid ‘Troubling’ Rollout Of COVID-19 Vaccines | |
2021 | Community Impact | Austin-area Black government leaders voice concern over COVID-19 vaccine distribution |
2021 | CBS Austin | COVID-19 vaccine roll-out plan called “troubling” by Austin black leaders |
2021 | KVUE | Austin-area Black leaders call for action on vaccine strategy |
2021 | Listen Notes | Veterans in Academic – Larry Wallace |
2021 | Syracuse University | Veterans Program for Politics |
2021 | Roll Call | At the Races: Quarterly clues |
2021 | Manor Chamber | |
2021 | WURD Radio – Reality Check | https://soundcloud.com/onwurd/reality-check-102621-mayor-larry-wallace |
2020 | Austin-American Statesman | Manor High School employee tests positive for coronavirus, officials say |
2020 | Local Attorney Andy Brown Will Be Democratic Nominee For Travis County Judge | |
2020 | KVUE | Manor mayor defends keeping golf course open |
2020 | Texas Veterans Blog | Next Gen Warrior – Episode 35 |
2020 | Texas Municipal League | Senate State Affairs Letter |
2020 | Soulciti | Black Austin Leaders Unite for Change |
2020 | Austin American-Statesman | |
2020 | BG Media Group | |
2020 | 100 Black Men of Austin, Inc. | Manor, TX Juneteenth Celebration |
2020 | Everytown for Gun Safety | |
2020 | Northcentral University | CAVO Ep. 25: Navigating Diverse Skills and Abilities in the Virtual Workplace – The Transition from Service Member to Civilian |
2020 | RealManage | Board Spotlight |
2020 | Austin American-Statesman | |
2020 | Soulciti | AALI: The Perfect Prescription for Austin’s Inclusion Problem |
2020 | Community Impact | |
2020 | Bluebonnet | Everyday Heroes |
2020 | KVUE | |
2020 | Manor Journal | |
2019 | Fox News | Manor’s first African-American mayor lays out game plan for the city |
2019 | KXAN | Manor’s first African American mayor takes office |
2019 | KXAN | Christopher Harvey becomes next Manor mayor |
2019 | Spectrum News | Manor’s First Black Mayor Seeks Growth for City |
2019 | Austin 360 | Austin Under 40 Awards hint at who will lead us next |
2019 | CultureMap Austin | Austin Under 40 reveals 2019 nominees for prestigious awards |
2019 | Letterbox Dreams | Mayoral Canidate Video |
2019 | Climate Mayors.org | |
2019 | Spectrum News | |
2019 | Equity Space | Enhancing Veteran Support Systems |
2019 | ||
2018 | University of Texas System | Texas Veterans Higher Education Symposium |
Voices of Veterans | Voices of Veterans | |
Wikipedia | List of first African-American mayors |
| Year | Organization | Event | Presentation |
| 2023 | Leadership Austin | 2023 Essentials Class | Guest Speaker |
| 2023 | UT Austin | Black Health Professions Organization Symposium | Keynote Speaker |
| 2023 | Huston-Tillotson University | Health Leadership Association | Guest Speaker |
| 2023 | Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation | Annual Grantee Summit | Guest Speaker |
| 2022 | AFTV5 | Conversations with Former Mayor Larry Wallace Jr. | Interview |
| 2021 | Texas State University | When the war is over but the battle continues – An introspection into cumulative military trauma | Panel |
| 2021 | Texas A&M University | Muslim Students Association | Interview |
| 2021 | Generation Citizen | The Future of Democracy Is… | Panelist |
| 2021 | WURD Radio | Reality Check | Interview |
| 2021 | KFIT Gospel 1060 AM & 103.9 FM | Christian Community Today | Interview |
| 2021 | The Transition: Preparing for Financial Combat (Book Review) | Chief Chat | The Transition: Preparing for Financial Combat (Book Review) |
| 2021 | Travis County Virtual Townhall | Discussion on the Winter Storm | Panelist |
| 2021 | CNN | Texas Winter Storm | Interview |
| 2021 | MSNBC | Texas Winter Storm | Interview |
| 2021 | City of Manor | Manor Politics: Run to Win | Moderator |
| 2021 | Dell | The History We Make | Juneteenth Panelist |
| 2021 | Austin Young Chamber of Commerce | Civic Roundtables: People & Policy | Table Host |
| 2021 | Grace Covenant Christian Center | Groundbreaking Ceremony | Guest Speaker |
| 2021 | Gov Tech | Case Studies in City Innovation | Panelist |
| 2021 | Educators in Solidarity | Listening Circles: Prioritizing Student Voices | Panelist |
| 2021 | DISCO | Courage, Compassion, and Commitment: Lessons on life and leadership from those who served | Panelist |
| 2021 | African-American Men’s Health Clinic | Fundraiser Dinner | Guest Speaker |
| 2021 | African American Youth Harvest Foundation | Youth Summit | Commencement Speaker |
| 2020 | The Man in Me, Inc. | Virtual Summit (Speaker) | Courageous Leadership |
| 2020 | Texas Veterans Land Board | Voices of Veterans | Interview |
| 2020 | Texas Veterans Land Board | Next Gen Warrior | Interview |
| 2020 | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command | Presenter (need to find name of event) | The Transition: Preparing for Financial Combat |
| 2020 | McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship | McFerrin Methods Series | Interview |
| 2020 | Navarro Early College High School | Black History Program | Importance of Voting’ Guest Speaker |
| 2020 | 10,000 Fearless First Responders | Community Conference Call | Panelist |
| 2020 | KAZI 88.7FM | The Voice & Soul of Austin | Black Community’s response to George Floyd, Police Tactics, and other Issues – Guest Speaker |
| 2020 | AFTV5 | In The Winner’s Circle | Interview |
| 2020 | Letterbox Dreams | Coffee w/Mayor Wallace | Interview |
| 2020 | Spectrum News | Manor COVID-19 Efforts | Interview |
| 2020 | Dell | Black Network Alliance | Juneteenth Panelist |
| 2020 | The Grassdale | Groundbreaking Ceremony | Guest Speaker |
| 2020 | Austin Association of Real Estate Brokers | February Membership Mixer | Guest Speaker |
| 2020 | East Travis County Democrats | Happy Hour & Virtual Phone Banking | Guest Speaker |
| 2020 | City of Manor | Inaugural Juneteenth & Unity Walk | Keynote Speaker |
| 2020 | Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. | Voting in the Age of COVIDE-19 | Panelist |
| 2020 | Educators in Solidarity | Community Discussions | Panelist |
| 2020 | Manor New Tech High School | Heroes Campaign Webinar | Interview |
| 2020 | African American Youth Harvest Foundation | Youth Summit | “Business Professionalism” Presenter |
| 2019 | Tarrant County College – East Campus | 4th Annual Veterans Community Breakfast | “Honoring the Past; Committed to the Future” Keynote Speaker |
| 2019 | Texas State University | Veterans Day | Guest Speaker |
| 2019 | Center for Minority Veterans | National Minority Veterans Summit | “Voice of the Veteran” Panelist |
| 2019 | Private Institutions Consortium | Summit (Speaker) | Educating Transition Veterans |
| 2019 | Texas Veterans Commission | Veteran Education Workshop | Resume Writing |
| 2019 | Generation Citizen | Civics Day | Panel |
| 2019 | Foster Community Cares | Community Event | Panelist |
| 2019 | Partnerships for Children | 6th Annual REVEAL | Keynote Speaker |
| 2019 | Texas Council of Alpha Chapters | 56th Annual Convention | Guest Speaker |
| 2019 | KAZI 88.7FM | Economic Perspectives | The Transition: Preparing for Financial Combat (Book Review) |
| 2019 | Black Women in Business, Inc. | Black Business Week | Business Professionalism |
| 2018 | EquitySpace | Summit (Speaker) | Enhancing Veteran Support Systems |
| 2018 | U.S. Army Sergeant Majors Academy | Guest Presentation | The Transition: Preparing for Financial Combat |
| 2018 | City of Manor | Our Community Salutes | Master of Ceremonies |
| 2018 | KAZI 88.7FM | The Dad Show | Interview |
