News Article
National Archives Foundation Statement on Passing of Board Member Jerry Finger
February 3, 2016
The National Archives Foundation, the non-profit partner of the National Archives and Records Administration, deeply mourns the loss of Houston philanthropist, long-time supporter, and Board Member Jerry Finger. Jerry served on the Foundation Board for more than ten years.
“Jerry brought a sincere passion and devotion to his work with us. He was always opening doors for the Foundation and our partners, which gave us the opportunity to bring important programming to the Houston area,” said Foundation board chair A’Lelia Bundles. “On behalf of the Board, I wanted to express my deepest sympathies to Jerry’s wife Nanette and the loved ones who will miss his generosity, commitment and positive spirit.”
Jerry Finger was the managing partner of Finger Interests, Ltd. an investment management firm located in Houston, Texas. Jerry had a long career in the banking industry. He opened his first bank in 1963 and was founder, chairman and CEO of Charter Bancshares, Inc., and was a director of six publicly held companies.
Jerry was dedicated to his philanthropic work. In addition to the National Archives Foundation, he was active on: the M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Board of Visitors; Methodist Hospital Center for Performing Arts Medicine Board; Executive Committee and Board for the Alley Theatre; Inprint, Inc. Board; Anderson Ranch Board; Theater Masters in Aspen; and Council of the Overseers at Rice University Jones Graduate School. He was also on the board of the Financial Institutions Center at the Wharton School, having previously long served on the Board of the Wharton School.
Donations may be made to the Nanette and Jerry Finger Family Veterans’ Scholarship in honor of Mr. Finger at the Jones Graduate School of Business – Rice University. To collect further information, please contact Kat Engleman at 713-348-3982. A public service will be held at Congregation Beth Israel in Houston later this week.
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About the National Archives Foundation
The National Archives Foundation is an independent nonprofit that increases public awareness of the National Archives, inspires a deeper appreciation of our country’s heritage, and encourages citizen engagement in our democracy. The Foundation generates financial and creative support for National Archives exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, introducing America’s records to people around the U.S. and the world. Learn more at: https://www.archivesfoundation.org.
