Jim Eggers , President of the Humble ISD Board of Trustees, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 17, 2007, due to a tear in the aorta. Mr. Eggers, 47, was a CPA and partner at KMPG LLP. He worked with some of the firm's largest energy clients and was the Audit Sector Leader for the U.S. Energy Practice. Mr. Eggers began serving on the Humble ISD Board of Trustees in 2004. He also has served on the boards of his church, SEARCH, and the Downtown Houston Association.

Before being elected to the school board, Jim served as chairman of the 2002 Humble ISD Bond Review Committee whose work resulted in taxpayers approving $230 million in new schools and facility renovations.

"Jim's legacy in Humble ISD will live forever as generations of children benefit from his tireless work to ensure that our community enjoys quality schools," Humble ISD Superintendent Dr. Guy Sconzo said.

He also served in at the Houston Food Bank, Downtown Houston Association, the Kingwood YMCA, and Board of Directors and past-President of SEARCH, a downtown homeless service organization.

He was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Kingwood since 1991, serving as Congregation President and Treasurer. He was a confirmation leader, Sunday School teacher, marriage class leader, and was the Chair of the 2005 Church vision and capital building campaign. Pastor Al Doering described Jim as "a man who was deeply committed to Jesus Christ, his family, and his community. He will be deeply missed."

In his time away from work and volunteer service, Jim enjoyed bicycling, frequently competing in charity bike runs including the MS 150 events, and competitions. The Eggers were also enthusiastic theater patrons and cherished family time together at their Lake Livingston home.

Survivors include his wife Janine and six children: Whitney (23, a graduate of Trinity University), twins Kaley and Lauren (20, attending Baylor as Juniors), Spencer (17), Parker (15), and Conner (13).

"There was no one more giving of his time, many talents and energy than Jim Eggers. His service to the children of our district and his highest priority of each and every child realizing academic excellence has made an indelible mark and lasting impact on all of us," Sconzo said.

The James. D. Eggers Instructional Support Center is named in recognition of a School Board President whose service to our community made a lasting impact in the Humble Independent School District.