Represents:
City of Round Rock

How to contact:
Phone: (512) 255-9178

Meet Arlen Zander

Arlen Zander, PhD, represents Round Rock on The Board of Health. He was appointed in January 2007 and his term expires December 2009.
 

Full name including any professional designations.
Arlen Zander, PhD

Professional experience starting with most current and going back as far as you choose. Include time in positions if you choose.
After obtaining my PhD in Nuclear Physics from Florida State University, I held numerous academic positions. The most recent was Professor of Physics, University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM), 2000-03 (retired June, 2003). Before that I was Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, ULM, 1989-2000 (retired August, 2000) and Dean of Arts & Sciences; Assistant, Associate, and Professor of Physics, Texas A&M-Commerce (TAMU-C), 1970-89.

Your connection to Williamson County and the city you represent for Board members serving as representatives of member cities. For example, how long you have lived in the area, what other community leadership positions you hold/have held, etc.
Lived in Round Rock for 3-1/2 years since retirement in 2003. Currently serve on Round Rock Mayor’s Council on Fitness, one of charter members. Also serve as volunteer with Therapy Pet Pals of Texas with dog Ginger. Ginger and I visit Wesleyan Nursing Home (Georgetown) and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital every week.

Why you are glad to serve on the WCCHD Board of Health.
Have been committed to personal health and fitness all my life and enjoy volunteer work. Both my wife and I have survived major health crises, in her case against long odds, so I am particularly sensitive to the value of good health. By serving on the Board of Health, I hope to make it easier for others to enjoy good health as well. I believe that good health is an excellent way to avoid being old while growing old, and my service on the Board might allow me to convey that message to others.

Any other information you would like to share such as hobbies, information about your family, etc.
Native of Shiner, TX, wife Dorothy is native of Cameron, TX. Three adult offspring: Melanie, Aaron and Bryan Hobbies include racquetball (2006 age-group State runner-up in Sr. Olympics), both mountain and road biking, fishing and volunteer work.