A 9-1-1 board member since its inception in 1983, Mr. Anders worked prior to that with Commissioner Bass and Harris County area fire departments to promote the acceptance of 9-1-1 legislation and the public
election that created the Network.

Anders' career in public safety began in 1964 with the Cloverleaf Volunteer Fire Department and ultimately led him to become treasurer, vice president and president of Harris County Fire Fighters Association.

Also, he was employed with Southwestern Bell as a frame man and chief switchman, and with Harris County Fire Marshal's office as an arson investigator and assistant county fire marshal.

He retired from Harris County in Dec.2008, after 33 years in law enforcement.

He is the President of Harris County ESD #12, which supports the Cloverleaf VFD & Vice President of North Channel EMS, which serviced the same area as the Cloverleaf VFD. Mr. Anders teaches as a guest instructor at TEEX-ESTI Annual Municipal Fire Training School.