Meet the EH Team

Omar Estrada is pictured in a National Food Safety Education Month graphic.

Omar Estrada
Environmental Director &
Health Inspector

Omar Estrada has served in public healthcare for ten years, the last four of which have been spent with ACCHD. He graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2017, and he holds an Associate of Applied Science in Pharmacy Technology and a CPhT Certification from Angelina College. He’s also a graduate of Central High School, Class of 2002.

As the Environmental Director and Health Inspector, Omar is dedicated to safeguarding the health and safety of Angelina County residents. His department plays a pivotal role in overseeing a wide array of food establishments, from restaurants and food trucks to grocery stores, schools and group homes, as well as piercing shops, commercial lodging, swimming pools and spas. This oversight includes conducting plan reviews for new establishments, processing establishment applications, managing financial transactions related to fees and payments, responding to inquiries from the public, and preparing detailed health inspection reports. Additionally, they actively investigate reports of foodborne illnesses and address any complaints regarding health and safety standards at establishments within their jurisdiction.

Omar says everything ACCHD’s Environmental Health Department does is aimed at protecting the well-being of residents and their goal is to “foster a safe and healthy environment for the residents of Angelina County, empowering them with confidence in the establishments they frequent.” He adds, “There will inevitably be places that have violations, and that’s okay; it's part of our job to identify those issues and ensure your safety. After all, you can’t see what’s happening in the kitchen, and that’s where we come in. When we have to close an establishment, please know it’s not a decision we take lightly. We do it because your safety is our top priority.”


Nikki Turner is pictured in a National Food Safety Education Month graphic.

Nikki Turner
Senior Health Inspector

Nikki Turner has been working in the healthcare field for nearly two decades. She’s dedicated the last 11 years of that time to the environmental department at ACCHD where she worked her way up from an Administrative Assistant to the Senior Health Inspector. Because of that role, Nikki is Nationally Standardized in the FDA Food Code, and she’s a Certified Pool Inspector. She’s also a graduate of Diboll High School.

As the Senior Health Inspector, Nikki is responsible for conducting routine health inspections of public swimming pools and spas, motels, tanning facilities, tattoo, body piercing and permanent cosmetics, public and private schools, daycare and retail food operations, both mobile and fixed. In addition to routine inspections, she investigates complaints and conducts environmental inspections for foster homes.

When asked what she'd like the Angelina County community to know about the environmental health services provided by ACCHD, Nikki said, “We work very hard to be fair and consistent with enforcing the rules and regulations set by DSHS/FDA. This is definitely not an easy job, and you have to have some thickness to your skin to deal with permit holders. They aren’t always willing to comply, but I love what I do!! We strive daily to educate permit holders and spend the time needed to ensure they are knowledgeable in the minimum standards. We are out in the trenches daily regulating Angelina County to ensure safe food is being served.”


Shelly Muro is pictured in a National Food Safety Education Month graphic.

Shelly Muro
Environmental Accounting Tech |
Billing & Purchasing

Shelly is the newest member of the environmental health team, celebrating her one-year anniversary with ACCHD in September 2024. She’s a graduate of Lufkin High School, and she holds an Associates of Business Administration from Angelina College.

As the Environmental Accounting Tech, Shelly handles a variety of tasks behind the scenes that keep the department running smoothly, including typing reports, correspondences, and other materials based on plain copies, rough drafts, and oral or written instructions. She also receives fees and maintains straightforward accounting records, while also organizing files and cross-referencing systems. On the public-facing side, Shelly provides the community with information regarding environmental services and topics, and she’s responsible for receiving and recording various types of environmental complaints from residents.

Shelly says this role provides a sense of fulfillment knowing she’s made a positive impact, whether for her coworkers or for the community. She recognizes that “the consistent growth of food service and other establishments create a necessity for compliance” and that by establishing and maintaining food safety standards, her department can ensure the safety of Angelina County residents.

Contact ACCHD
503 Hill Street
Lufkin, TX
(936) 632-1139
ACCHD Office Hours
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Immunization Hours
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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205 Shands Drive
Lufkin, Texas
(936) 637-7242
WIC Office Hours
Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
After-Hours Breastfeeding Support
(936) 219-5550

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