Oct 06, 2017
Bill Palko
DG Visit

Bill is a Native Houstonian. He served in the US Army from 1973-1977. After his honorable discharge from the Army, Bill earned his Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration from San Jacinto Junior College North Campus; he earned his BBA in Accounting from the University of Houston Central Campus.

Bill has been a Houston Banker for 33 years. He is currently a Senior Vice President for Amegy Bank where he has been employed for 18 years.  He and his wife, Debra, have been married for over 36 years and have two children.

 

Bill joined Rotary in June of 2005, has been deeply committed to Rotary since day one and has demonstrates that commitment every day.  His achievements in Rotary include, past president of the North Shore Rotary Club, club Rotarian of the year in 2011-2012, past Assistant District Governor of the year in 2013-2014, member of the Bequest Society, a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and a member of the Paul Harris Society.  Bill is a native Houstonion and is current

 

Bill stated "I am humbled, honored and privileged to have been selected to be District 5890 Governor in Rotary year 2017 -2018. I thank all of you for your support, your well wishes and your commitment to Rotary and to our district. You all are an amazing group of Rotarians that have done so much great service in our communities, in our district and around the world. I am committed to all of you, to our district and to Rotary worldwide. Thank you for allowing me the privilege to serve as your governor. The honor is mine. I hope to serve you well and make you proud."