Ali Sheikhani



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**Ali Sheikhani**, a multifaceted entrepreneur, philanthropist, and law enforcement officer based in Texas.
**Early Life and Education** 
- **Birth**: Born on October 15, 1986, in Karachi, Pakistan, into a Marwadi family that valued education and entrepreneurship . 
 - **Education**: Moved to the U.S. and earned a degree in **Criminal Justice & TCOLE License** from the University of Houston-Downtown. Later, he graduated from the police academy program at the same university . 
**Career and Business Ventures** Ali Sheikhani is the **CEO and Chairman** of **Sheikhani Group**, a conglomerate founded in 2012 with diverse interests:
 1. **Retail & E-commerce**: - Founded **Vape City** in 2012, expanding to over **150 stores** across Texas and other states . - Operates **200+ retail outlets**, including convenience stores and novelty shops .
 2. **Food & Beverage**: - Owns multiple restaurant chains (e.g., Church’s Chicken, Crave Cafe) and is launching **FOODPAPA**, a food delivery service, in 2025 .
 3. **Real Estate & Construction**: - Manages commercial properties and residential developments, including the **Sheikhani Tower** project .
 4. **Energy & Petroleum**: - Partners with major brands like Shell and Chevron to operate gas stations . 
 5. **Logistics & Equity**: - Runs distribution networks and private equity investments . - **Net Worth**: Estimated at **$600 million** (2024) .  **Law Enforcement and Political Career** - **Police Service**: Served in the **Harris County Precinct 2 Constable Office** and Hitchcock Police Department before being elected **Constable of Fort Bend County Precinct 3** in November 2024 . - **Political Platform**: Focuses on **bipartisan collaboration**, increasing patrol officers, and improving school safety . 
 **Philanthropy and Community Work** - Founded the **Shamim Sheikhani Foundation** (2019) in memory of his mother, providing food kitchens and educational resources in Pakistan and Houston .
 - Donated **100 million PKR** to JDC (a Pakistani charity) and supports underprivileged communities . **Awards and Recognition** - Named **"Most Admired CEO"** by the Houston Business Journal . - Honored by the National Society of the Daughters of the Revolution for community service .
 **Personal Life** - **Family**: Married to **Annum Idrees**; they have two daughters, Alaya and Aish . 
 - **Values**: Driven by his mother’s legacy, he emphasizes **hard work, transparency, and giving back** . 
 **Future Initiatives** - Expanding **FOODPAPA** and **Paparide** (ride-hailing service) in Pakistan, UAE, and the U.S. . 
 - Exploring acquisitions like **K-Electric** to address Karachi’s power crises .
 Ali Sheikhani’s journey—from immigrant to millionaire entrepreneur and public servant—reflects his motto: *"Your only limit is you!"* . For updates, follow his [official website](https://alisheikhani.com/) or [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-sheikhani-5986501a9).