At the end of last month our Diocese announced that Max Howard had joined us as Associate Director of Safety and Security, reporting to Bill Hecht, Director of the Office of Facilities and Risk Management. As shared, Max is already assisting many of our Diocese’s parishes, schools, and ministries across West Tennessee in strengthening safety and security measures.
TV Interview
This past Tuesday afternoon, July 21, WMC-TV Action News 5 Team of Joe Birch and Kym Clark sat down with Max on the TV Station’s “A Better Memphis” segment to discuss his public safety background, new leadership role with our Diocese, and the importance of Safety and Security across our Diocese’s parishes, schools and ministries. Please click the button below to watch the broadcast. Thank you, Max!
Safety and Security
Across Our Diocese
Our Diocese has strengthened its commitment to safety and security by appointing Max Howard as Associate Director of Safety and Security. Max brings exceptional experience to the role, including 25 years with the Memphis Police Department, where he retired as a Major and led numerous specialized public safety units.
In his new position, Max will work with our Diocese’s parishes, schools, and ministries to enhance risk management, emergency preparedness, safety training, and collaboration with law enforcement agencies. As a lifelong Catholic and graduate of local Catholic schools, Max combines professional expertise with a deep understanding of our Catholic faith to help ensure safe and secure environments for worship, education, and ministry throughout West Tennessee.
Contact Max at: max.howard@cc.cdom.org or call his office at: 901-373-1238.
Link to interview: Retired MPD major speaks on new role as assoc. director of safety at Catholic Diocese of Memphis
Catholic Diocese of Memphis News Release: CDOM News Release