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Alamo Area Police Chiefs Association

President-Justin Soza

When Chief Justin Soza took the helm of the Hondo Police Department (TX) in May 2022, he brought with him a vision rooted in accountability, visibility, and data-driven policing. Today, that vision is taking shape through the department’s adoption of Patrolfinder, a cutting-edge patrol management solution that is already reshaping how officers serve their community. The Challenge: Visibility and Coverage Hondo, a small Texas city located 30 minutes west of San Antonio, has a police force of 26 officers tasked with covering a wide geographic area. While crime trends have stabilized in recent months—thanks in part to a dramatic decrease in human smuggling cases—the department still faces the perennial challenge of ensuring residents feel safe and see officers actively patrolling their neighborhoods.

Chief of Police - Hondo, Texas

Treasurer - Bobby lane

Chief Billy Lane has been a Police Officer for 30 years and is currently employed as the Police Chief for Converse, Texas where he has served as both Police Chief and City Manager. Previously, he served with the University of Texas Health Science Center as an Assistant Chief and with the El Paso Police Department retiring as a Lieutenant. An important aspect that he has learned as a leader is that having open communication and transparency with administrations, team members, and citizens will great pride, accomplishments, and most important, a successful organization.


Chief of Police - Converse, TX

1st Vice President - Michael Fratus

Michael Fratus serves as the 2nd Vice Preseident of the Alamo Area Police Chiefs Association.  He was appointed Chief of Police for the Live Oak Police Department in November 2024. The department includes 35 sworn officers, 4 non-sworn personnel, a 10-person dispatch center, and a 3-person Animal Control unit.

Chief Fratus began his law enforcement career in 2002 after graduating from the Regional Police Academy at Lamar Institute of Technology. He served with the Port Arthur Police Department from 2003 to 2023, rising through the ranks to Deputy Chief. He later joined the Live Oak Police Department as Assistant Chief before being appointed Chief of Police. He holds a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from Lamar University.

Chief of Police - Live Oak, TX

2nd Vice President - Marco Pena

Marco Peña has risen from reserve officer to chief of the Elmendorf Police Department, According to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, Peña began his law-enforcement career as a reserve officer for the Bexar County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office in 1998. Over the years, he served with a variety of departments throughout South Texas. His longest tenure was with the East Central Independent School District Police Department, which lasted for 3 years, 3 months. Chief Pena is the Secretary or the Alamo Area Police Chiefs Association. 


Chief of Police - Elmendorf, Texas

Secretary - Thedrick Andres

Chief Thedrick Andres was appointed Chief of Police for the City of Cibolo Police Department in September 2023, leading an agency of 61 sworn and professional staff.  With 34 years of law enforcement experience, he is committed to advancing policing excellence through community‑based and geographic‑based policing principles, supporting the department’s vision of becoming “The Premier Law Enforcement Agency in Texas.”

 

Before joining Cibolo, Chief Andres served as Chief of Police for the City of Henderson beginning in 2019.  He began his career with the New Orleans Police Department and later joined the Arlington Police Department following Hurricane Katrina.  He is recognized for his leadership in crime‑reduction strategies, community policing, and public engagement.

 

Chief Andres holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Southern University.

 Chief of Police -Cibolo, Texas 

Past President - James Lowery

James (Jim) Lowery, Jr., joined the Schertz Police Department as Chief of Police in June 2022. Previously Chief Lowery worked for the Arlington Police Department for 39 years where he began his law enforcement career in March of 1983. He has served in a multitude of positions during his tenure as he rose to the rank of Assistant Chief. Chief Lowery has a Master of Science in Strategic Leadership and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from Mountain State University in Beckley, WV. His father served in and retired from the US Air Force. He has lived in several countries during his youth including the Philippines and Germany among other stateside locations. He graduated from Radford High School, Honolulu, HI, in 1980.


Jim and his wife, Randi, have two daughters and one grandson. He enjoys the outdoors, which includes his favorite pastime of playing golf. Jim is deeply involved in community events and participates as a volunteer with various organizations.


Chief of Police - Schertz, Texas

Board Member - Shad Prichard

Chief Prichard hails from west Texas, mainly the Odessa/Midland area.  After completing the law enforcement academy Chief served as an officer in West Texas.  Wanting to serve his country Chief Prichard decided to join the military in 1997 and was accepted in the Military Intelligence Corps as a Counterintelligence (CI) Special Agent.  During his active-duty service, Chief Prichard served as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Field Office Southwest Asia in Kuwait, NATO support during peace keeping missions in Bosnia/Kosovo and later deployed to Afghanistan after 9/11 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom where he conducted counterintelligence operations.


His last military assignment brought him to San Antonio where he was the security manager (S2) for a signals and intelligence site who provided support to the National Security Agency (NSA) and joint operations around the world.  At the end of his tour of duty, Chief Prichard was the recipient of over 23 awards and accommodations to include the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal (MOVSM), four Accommodation medals (ARCOM) , three Army Achievement Medals (AAM) along with numerous operation and unit citations.

Chief of Police - Hollywood Park, Texas

Johnnie Siemens - TPCA Affiliate Representative

Chief of Police for Universal City PD with 23 years of service. Eight years on the AAPCA board.
Chief of Police - Universal City, TX
AAPCA Responsibilities: 
Attend TPCA Executive Board Meetings. Carry affiliate news up and TPCA news back. Ensure synergy toward supporting common goals, initiatives, and legislation.