About Us | History
When Houston wants to leave a mark, Tellepsen builds it.
San Jacinto College Maritime Training & Technology Center
UTMB Hurricane Ike Reconstruction Program
Houston Food Bank
Texas Children’s Hospital Neurological Research Institute
Tellepsen Family YMCA
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center Heart & Vascular Institute
United Way
Lakewood Church
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
Boy Scouts of America Sam Houston
Houston Area Research Council
Second Baptist Church
Rice Hotel
St. Martin's Episcopal Church
Texas Children’s Hospital
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Coca Cola
Shamrock Hotel
DOW Chemical Co.
Ellington Field
Museum of Fine Arts
Rice University Chemistry Building
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A Strong City for Future Generations
From our founding in 1909 to now, we’ve built lasting relationships with Houston's universities, healthcare facilities, Rice University, Texas Children’s Hospital, The University of Houston, The Texas Medical Center and St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, among others. From Houston’s first origins to the multicultural epicenter it is today, we’ve gone further than anyone ever imagined—except for Tom Tellepsen, who envisioned it when he first arrived in Texas at the age of 21. His unstoppable desire to create something of lasting importance has resulted in the Tellepsen of today—meeting the needs of the 6.9 million people living in Greater Houston. We’re still the new frontier—and we’ll continue to be. At Tellepsen, we’re making a commitment to work alongside you to create a strong city for future generations.
Four Generations of Leadership
Leadership isn't about building a landmark and moving on. It's about building projects of significance that impact the livelihoods of those around us. It's about transforming what a city can do and be for its people, and creating opportunities for those people. That commitment can't be made without making our city a priority. The Tellepsen family has been a part of shaping Houston’s future through board leadership, committee work and financial contribution for decades, continuing the relationships it has made since its origins. These values have inspired and fueled the work of everyone who works at Tellepsen.
