WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A local organization that helps families of first responders killed or seriously injured in the line of duty is getting a new executive director who says it’s a full circle moment for him after starting and now ending his career in law enforcement.

Longtime County Commissioner and law enforcement officer of nearly two decades Ben Perry will be taking the reins of the 100 Club Heart of Texas from former Waco Police Chief Brent Stroman.

Perry spent the first 16 years of his life serving in law enforcement in different departments across McLennan County.

He then worked at an insurance agency while also serving since 2010 as a McLennan County Commissioner.

He just announced his retirement from the Commissioner’s Court which will take effect in 2026.

“I’ve come full ci

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