Munir Ibrahim

Munir Ibrahim, C.E.O. and President, of I on Investments, Inc., and dedicated community leader, has been a Houstonian since 1981. Born in Kampala, Uganda, to parents of Indian descent, his family took refuge in a camp in Italy in 1972, from the Edi Amin dictatorship coup d'état. Shortly thereafter, the 2nd Baptist Church in Canton, Ohio, sponsored the Ibrahim family to become American citizens. His family's estate was left in shambles after the coup, leaving his mother to become a seamstress at the Jones New York Company, his father an employee of the Ford Company. He himself obtained a job on a newspaper route at the age of twelve.

Like many emigrants to our great city, the Ibrahim family found better opportunity and quality of life while visiting family members in Houston, and relocated during Munir's mid-teen years. He would assist in managing family businesses, as well as his own jobs, while attending high school and then college at the University of Houston. These years of struggle cultivated the multi-faceted character which enables him to wear many hats today; as well as develop an innate entrepreneurial spirit - for shortly thereafter, he ventured out on his own to establish I on Investments, Inc., a real estate investment and holding company. Today he also is a principal in Genesis Intercontinental Ventures a real estate development company. "'Appointments"'

2007 B.O.D. Hashoo Foundation, Houston2006 Mayoral Appointment Houston Convention Center Hotel Corporation2006 Vice President . Asian American Family Services2005 Mayors Task Force for International Travelers2005 B.O.D. Houston Convention Center Hotel Corporation (Hilton Americas)2005 President, Asian Pacific American Heritage Association (APAHA)2003 Chairman, South Asian Chamber of Commerce (SACC)2000 President, SACC1997 & 1998 Treasurer, SACC

Community-based Experience

2006 FBI Community Liaison2006 Fund Development/Gala Chair Asian American Family Services2006 Fund Raising Chair Asian Pacific American Heritage Association2005 B.O.D. Houston 80/202003 Charter Member, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TIE)2001 Gala Co-Chair, SACC2001 Mayor Lee P. Brown, South Asian Advisory Board, Mayoral Campaign2001 Advisor for Community Relations, Indian Republic Day Committee1997 B.O.D, Asian Pacific American Heritage Association1995 B.O.D, Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP)

During Mr. Ibrahim's tenure with the South Asian Chamber of Commerce, he has been instrumental on numerous matters, including:

Store Safety issues within the convenience store industry. Working closely with Councilman Gordon Quan, promoted safety in the industry, procured funding for tapes and print material to distribute to owners and operators of Convenience stores. Held many town hall meetings with officers and owner operators to promote better understanding of the industry and relationship between store owners, the community and how the police department could aid in the effort. In conjunction with this, met with Chief of Police Bradford to increase patrol around properties subject to crime and went on to meet with Vice President Al Gore, to raise awareness of the issue and consider stricter gun control measures.

2001 Republic Day Committee traveled to Washington, D.C., to lobby for earthquake relief. Worked with Sheila Jackson Lee in writing $100 Million dollar bill for the Gujarat earthquake relief fund. Acquainted with many House and State representatives in the process.

Post 9/11, Federal Bureau of Investigation - Community Leaders Outreach: forum to liaise between F.B.I. and communities targeted by crime, particularly hate crimes. To facilitate the FBI's past and continuing efforts in protecting the community at large and for the community to take preventative measures, and reassure that the FBI was not targeting ethnic communities as offenders; they were simply doing their due diligence. Provided technical assistance, citizens' advocacy.

Law enforcement coalition with Houston's community leaders: This continuing program was designed to foster sound comprehension amongst Law Enforcement Officials in the City of Houston and racially diverse groups in the city, and for the promotion of better understanding, cooperation and the elimination of racial injustice in Law Enforcement. Active in public speaking and advocacy of the program, and in the production of crime prevention tapes in multiple languages as a defense against future crime. Informative tapes were created with the help of Police Chief Bradford of the City of Houston.

Produced many informative and networking events which encouraged business relationships between many individuals and companies.

80/20 Political Action Committee - Active Member. A non-profit, non-partisan community organization designed to meet the social, economic and political needs of the Houston's Asian community.

Organized voter education & leadership skills workshops, registered 500+ new minority voters directly and 1,000+ new voters in coalition with other community organizations.

Ripley House Active Supporter

Professional Experience

Since 1989, Mr. Ibrahim has been analyzing financial data and other pro forma to acquire real estate investments, using dislocations as opportunities which drive his investments, he also handles the operation and implementation of management controls for these projects. He has single-handedly revitalized various real estate projects; developing raw land into shopping centers, and other private commercial developments. Taking the helm of several private muti-million dollar construction projects; Mr. Ibrahim is experienced in every phase of real estate development, from acquisition of property, cost analysis, financing aspects, and feasibility of business study. In addition, he is often involved in spatial and design issues, along with architural renderings of his properties.Mr. Ibrahim takes it upon himself to contribute positively to transitional areas of Houston, implementing pleasant streetscapes and designing

Also, on an informal basis, Mr. Ibrahim volunteers his time in analyzing and advising upon business opportunities, situations and investments/portfolios to benefit members of the community. He has established a reputation and a proven track record through business and intrapersonal experiences, which reaffirm him to be a highly organized and efficient professional with extraordinary communication skills, particularly in his ability to persuade various business groups to support organizational objectives with both time and capital.

Educational Background

1994 University of St. Thomas Houston, TexasMaster of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance

1991 University of Houston Houston, TexasBachelor of Science in Economics

Personal Interests

Mr. Ibrahim has many athletic activities, such as basketball, football, baseball, running, and hiking. He has a longtime passion of boxing; sparring with Mr. George Foreman, and receiving a certificate of completion in boxing instruction from the George Foreman Youth Center. Mr. Ibrahim is also an avid reader.