Sgt. Houze, Jr. grew up in the department.  His dad was a 29-year member of the ISP, retiring as a Squad Sergeant in 1993, and was a tremendous influence in Noel, Jr.'s decision to follow in his father's footsteps.

A member of the 42^nd Recruit Academy, he was appointed on November 18, 1984 and was assigned to the Seymour Post for a couple of years before transferring to Versailles in 1987.  He was a member of the original High Performance Vehicle (Camero) Squad.  He was promoted to the rank of Squad Sergeant in June 1994 and in 2006 became the Public Information Officer for the Versailles Post.

He and his wife, Susan, live in Milan and are the parents of two daughters and a grandson.

Sgt. Houze has been a member of the ITA since 1985 because he was impressed with the benefits offered by the association, as well as the positive representation tie ITA provides and promotes. He enjoys the forward movement of the ITA in benefits to its members and the good work it provides in services to Indiana youth.