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THE WOODLANDS AREA CHAMBER of COMMERCE
BUSINESS TODAY
Community
Job Fair
Connecting Employers & Employees
April 18
May 3
April 2013
Message from the President & CEO
Advertising vs. Marketing
St. Luke’s
The Woodlands Hospital ...
Top 10 in the
Houston Metro Area.
Being named one of the Top 10 hospitals in the
Houston Metro Area and receiving recognition
as high-performing in neurology & neurosurgery
and orthopedics is an honor.
Yet, what’s truly impressive is not the praise,
but the people who’ve earned it — the doctors,
nurses and staff who give our patients their best,
year after year.
And to our patients and their loved ones,
we thank you for the trust you place in us.
You’re the reason we never stop reaching further
and striving to be even better.
Sometimes I run across an article that just cuts
to the heart of a subject and deserves re-printing.
One of the most frequently requested subjects
when our Affinity Team does their annual survey
is: “Tell us the difference between Advertising
and Marketing”.
Even some of our most experienced business
people have trouble defining it exactly, so it is no
wonder that new business owners are confused.
The article below clears that up and treats it
with humor which makes it memorable. Our
Karen Hoylman
thanks to the Better Business Bureau for letting
us reprint the article–the original author is unknown.
WHAT IS THE BEST DEFINITION OF MARKETING?
If you answered “sales”, you would be only partially right! Actually,
selling is just one component of marketing. Let me explain further–
using a little imagery.
If the circus is coming to town and you paint a sign saying, “Circus
is coming to the Fairgrounds on Sunday,” that’s ADVERTISING.
If you put a sign on the back of an elephant and walk him through
town, that’s a PROMOTION.
If the elephant convinces people in town to attend the circus,
that’s SALES.
If the elephant walks through the mayor’s flower bed, that’s
PUBLICITY.
If you can get the mayor to laugh about it, that’s PUBLIC
RELATIONS.
And if you planned the whole thing, that’s MARKETING!
Once you understand that “marketing” is really an umbrella that
encompasses several elements for the purpose of getting someone to
buy your brand, you’ll want to incorporate all elements into your
marketing plan.
Happy Marketing!
Karen L. Hoylman
President & CEO
online
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StLukesWoodlands.com/USNews
To find a physician, call 832-355-4343
Ranked 7th in Houston and
among the nation’s 20 top selling
master-planned communities*
When it comes to master-planned communities in Montgomery County, Woodforest has something for everyone.
With a 27-hole golf course for mom and dad. Parks, playgrounds and a splash park for the kids. Miles of hike and bike
trails for the whole family. And shopping, dining, entertainment and recreational activities - all just minutes away.
Woodforest has a beautiful array of new homes priced to suit every lifestyle. You’ll find patio homes,
homes with golf-course and lake views, and amenity-filled custom homes on up to one-acre homesites.
Woodforest – The breath of fresh air you’ve been looking for.
Homes from the $180s to $1 Million+
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936-447-2800 · WoodforestTx.com
*Based on the number of new home sales in 2012, Metrostudy and RCLCO. As with any financial decision, buyers are
encouraged to do their own due diligence when selecting a home builder. Woodforest makes no representation or warranties
on the quality of the homebuilders. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Realtors Welcome. 3/13
Where life Grows.
Lobby TV Ad Special for 2013!
Chamber Lifetime Members
Have you been looking for an exciting way to promote your
business? Chamber Members may now sign up for a period of three or six
months to advertise on our 46” Digital Screen located as you step off
the elevators in The Chamber’s Lobby. We want to take this opportunity to recognize and thank these
special Chamber Members who have achieved the status of Lifetime
Members.
On an average, The Chamber is host to 2,000 people every
month--that equals 24,000 people a year who will view your ad!
Invest in your company and sign up now. Each slot costs $100 per
month, per ad, per slot.
When submitting your ad, please keep these specifications in
mind:
Dimensions: 630 px wide X 760 px tall, at 300 DPI
Formats: .JPG .GIF .PNG (flat file)
For more information, contact Leah Forney at 281.363.8112 or
[email protected]. AABCO Insurance – Denise Wranischar
Abercrombie Retreats – Marilyn Abercrombie
Arceneaux Insurance & Mortgage Services
B. ‘Chic’ Chicoine
BeautiControl – Loretta DuBose
Carol Gooch – Montgomery County Association of
Business Women
Donna Daniels
Doug Stuart – Shaklee
Floy Kelly
Houston Woman Magazine
Janis Cornmesser
Keller Williams Realty – Rui Martin
Linda Currington
Linda Woods
Maxine Mueller
Mary Ellen Myers – Myers & O’Meara Realty, Inc.
Nancy Wallace
Transcendental Solutions – Daryl W. Houck
Wendy Bolz
Montgomery County Days at the Capitol
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!
VIP Reception Sponsors
Event Sponsors
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
AT&T
The Woodlands Development Company
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Corporate Sponsors
Hospitality SponsorS
Chevron Phillips Chemical Co.
Consolidated Communications
McKesson Specialty Health
Mr. Rooter Plumbing
O’Donnell Ferebee Medley & Keiser, P.C.
Stout Government Relations Consulting, LLC
Vicki Fullerton – RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring
Masters In Dietetics, L.L.C.
Vicki Fullerton – RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring
Supporters
City of Oak Ridge North
Julia H. Morton, Attorney at Law
State Rep. Brandon Creighton – Friends with Brandon
State Senator Robert Nichols
The Chamber
Community Job Fair
April 18, 2013
11am - 4pm
Connecting Employers & Employees
Sam Houston State University
The Woodlands Center
3380 College Park Drive, The Woodlands
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Ashley Byers 281-363-8110
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THE WOODLANDS AREA
CHAMBERof COMMERCE
Montgomery County Days at
The Capitol
Time’s Almost Up
We are only a few days away
from Montgomery County Days
at the Capitol–April 8 and 9.
Every other year, representatives of the business community of Montgomery County
travel to Austin to meet with our
elected officials during the State
Legislature’s Sessions.
We are encouraging attendance
at this educational and fun event.
Participants may attend the
exclusive VIP Reception at Perry’s
Restaurant, educational sessions
at the Breakfast at the private
Austin Club, and overviews on issues at the Luncheon at historic
Saengerrunde Halle.
Attendees may visit with House/Senate members, observe House/
Senate hearings/debates, be recognized by House/Senate, meet with
state officials, plus tour the Capitol and Bob Bullock Texas State
History Museum.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity! Contact Kay
Hohman today at [email protected], or call
281-367-5777.
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Maverick
Pride
The Chamber
Business Summit on Healthcare
Healthy Bodies for
Healthy Businesses
at LSC-Montgomery
Small classes. Affordable tuition. Excellent faculty
May 3, 2013
who care about your success. Through a variety
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
of programs, campus activities, and student
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott
Conference Cost $55/Person ~ $525/Table of 10
organizations, Lone Star College - Montgomery
equips and energizes students to reach new heights
Presented by:
and feel the pride—Maverick Pride—that
comes from achieving your goals.
“Serving
Montgomery
County
since
1992.”
To register or for more information contact
Ashley Byers 281-363-8110
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Thank You Sponsors
You are Vital to Our Success
PRESENTING SPONSOR
LUNCHEON SPONSORS
HOST SPONSORS
BREAKFAST SPONSORS
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W E A LT H M A N AG E M E N T
GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS
VIP RECEPTION SPONSOR
Hosted by Farouk Shami
SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS
Alta Mesa Holdings, LP
Amegy Bank of Texas
Community Impact Newspaper
Cypressbrook Company
J. P. Morgan
Karlins Ramey & Tompkins LLC
Market Street - The Woodlands
Masters In Dietetics, L.L.C.
Orgain Bell & Tucker, LLP Walter Cooke, Partner
SWBC Mortgage
The Woodlands Christian Academy
BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS
A Strong CPA, LLC • Adriana Valencia, Investment Professionals Inc. • Apex Strategic Partners, LLC • BBVA Compass
Better Bookkeepers, Inc./Blanton Advisors, LLC • Briggs & Veselka Co. • Bush Law Firm, P.C. • Cadence Bank, N.A.
CenterPoint Energy • Commissioner Craig Doyal, Precinct 2 • Consolidated Communications • Donna Wick PR
Efficient Wealth Management, LLC • Entergy Texas • Errol Martin, Investment Counseling • First Bank
The John Cooper School • Joiner Partnership, Inc. • McKesson Specialty Health
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital • Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber • Mr. Rooter Plumbing
Nina A. Marino, Your Texas Realtor • Repsol USA • Shrieve Chemical Company, Inc. • South Montgomery County YMCA
Stibbs & Co., P.C., Attorneys • The Strong Firm P.C. • Talisman Energy • Tough Law Firm, PLLC
Winstead PC • Woodforest Development, Inc. • Woodforest National Bank
WINE SPONSOR
American Mortgage Solutions
Calendar
April 2013
Montgomery County Days at
the Capitol
Monday, April 8 – Tuesday, April 9
Info: [email protected]
Business After Hours
Tuesday, April 9, 5:30-7:30 PM
Host: The Village At
The Woodlands Waterway
2323 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands
Complimentary
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
Tuesday, April 16, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Sponsor: Brio Tuscan Grille
The Woodlands United Methodist Church
2200 Lake Woodlands Dr., The Woodlands
Reservations by Noon on April 5th: 281-367-5777
$25 Chamber Members; $200 Table of 8
Networking Breakfast
Wednesday, April 17, 7:01 AM
Host: Brio Tuscan Grille
1201 Lake Woodlands Dr. Suite 303, The Woodlands
$10 Chamber Members; $15 Prospective Members
Everyone may give a one minute commercial.
Community Job Fair
Thursday, April 18, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
Sam Houston State University – Woodlands Center
3380 College Park Drive, The Woodlands
Sponsorship & Booth Opportunities Available
Contact Special Events for more information:
(281) 367-5777
Young Professionals
Thursday, April 18, 5:30-7:30 PM
Host: Karlins Ramey & Tompkins LLC
8505 Technology Forest Dr., Suite 702, The Woodlands
Complimentary
Meet the New Members
Tuesday, April 23, 5:30-7:30 PM
Host: Amazing Spaces
18250 Interstate 45 South, The Woodlands
Complimentary
May 2013
Business Summit on HealthCare
Friday, May 3, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
1601 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands
$55/members; $525/table of 10
Reservation by April 26th: 281-367-5777
Business After Hours
Tuesday, May 7, 5:30-7:30 PM
Host: Bar Louie
24 Waterway Avenue, Suite 175R, The Woodlands
Complimentary
Discovery Day
Tuesday, May 14, 12:00-1:30 PM
Sponsor: Russo’s New York Pizzeria
The Chamber
1400 Woodloch Forest Dr., Ste. 300, The Woodlands
Complimentary
Meal provided with reservation by May 10th: 281-367-5777
Networking Breakfast
Wednesday, May 15, 7:01 AM
Host: Brio Tuscan Grille
1201 Lake Woodlands Dr., Suite 303, The Woodlands
$10 Chamber Members; $15 Prospective Members
Everyone may give a one minute commercial.
Business Luncheon
Wednesday, May 15, 11:30 AM– 1:00 PM
Leadership Montgomery County
Graduation Luncheon
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel &
Convention Center
$40;
Reservations by May 8th: 832-248-1116 or [email protected]
Meet the New Members
Tuesday, May 21, 5:30-7:30 PM
Host: The Falls At Imperial Oaks
31220 Birnham Woods Dr., Spring
Complimentary
Young Professionals Network
Thursday, May 23, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
What To Wear …Or Not
Fashion Show & Luncheon
The Chamber - Boardroom
1400 Woodloch Forest Dr., Suite 300, The Woodlands
$10/Members; $15 Prospective Members
Limited Seating, Reservations Required by May 20th:
281-367-5777
Seminars
Check These Upcoming Seminars
Business in the cloud
Please join us for a general overview of Cloud Services. Find out
what it means and how businesses of all sizes are benefitting from
the technology.
Discussion will include: Common cloud solutions, expected cost
savings and the concepts necessary to plan and implement.
Presented by Rhese Hoylman IV, GTIN Services
Tuesday, April 23, 2:00–4:00 PM
Location: The Chamber Boardroom
Cost: Free for Chamber Members/$25 Non Members
SEO: The Basics
Search Engine Optimization Clinic
Want to Reduce Overhead
Costs by an Average of 20%?
Our clients say we helped them stop
losing time, money and opportunities.
CEO’s and CFO’s agree – we know
how to reduce costs and find more profit.
We also offer a guarantee. If we find
no savings for you, there is no fee.
Call to see how we can
help you find extra profits
in your business.
Cost Reduction Solutions
From Industry Experts!
Please join us for this clinic on how to identify target keywords
that will help you rank on Google. Learn how to use and navigate Google Adwords. Learn what criteria Google is using to rank
your website and how to build proper title tags, anchor links, and
interlinking.
Presented by Jim Lennon, SEO411
Wednesday, April 24, 10:00 AM–12:00 Noon
Lunch provided
Location: The Chamber Boardroom
Cost: Free for Chamber Members/$25 Non Members
Ray Vander Veur
281-259-8418
www.expensereduction.com
FOCUS ON YOUR BUSINESS
NOT YOUR TECHNOLOGY
THE WOODLANDS AREA
CHAMBERof COMMERCE
Have Your Seminar Endorsed by The
Chamber
Do you have a seminar or workshop you would like to
offer? The Chamber is looking for quality educational
programs that create added value for our members.
For more information or to make reservations, contact
Leah Forney at [email protected] or
call 281-363-8112.
Your Partner for It SolutIonS
Wright Technologies goes beyond
delivering IT solutions to our customers.
Your professional success is about
reaping the benefits that great
technology affords your business –
more efficiency and higher profits.
Let us show you how to get there.
Call us today at 281.260.8001
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Vicinity Map and Schedules for McCaleb/Fish Creek
Thoroughfare Water Line Construction
SJRA Surface Water
Treatment Plant
For a detailed version
of this map visit
www.SJRA.net/grp
Transmission Line
Segment T1
Start: April 2013
End: Sept. 2014
Segment T1:
Segment T1 runs along the Lake Conroe Dam from the proposed
SJRA Surface Water Facilities site to SH 105, along SH 105 from the
western end of the dam to Sunshine Drive, along Sunshine Drive
from SH 105 to Lake Business Drive, along Lake Business Drive from
Sunshine Drive to McCaleb Road, and along McCaleb Road from
Lake Business Drive to a point approximately 1,600 feet north of FM
2854.
The construction dates listed here do
not mean that the entire segment will
be under construction for the entire
period listed. Each segment is divided
into smaller phases, and the actual
construction of each phase is scheduled to
minimize local impacts. Dates are subject
to change.
Transmission Line
Segment T2
Start: May 2013
End: Sept. 2014
To address Montgomery County’s growing
groundwater supply crisis and ensure
reliable, long-term water supplies for
our future, SJRA is constructing a water
treatment plant and 55 miles of water
transmission lines to deliver 30 million
gallons per day of top quality, treated
surface water to our community. This
construction will be accomplished by a
team of experienced contractors who will
make every effort to minimize disruption
in our neighborhoods and on local streets
and thoroughfares.
Transmission Line
Segment T3
Start: May 2013
End: Aug. 2014
Segment T2:
Segment T2 runs along McCaleb Road from a point
approximately 1,600 feet north of FM 2854, across FM
2854 and along Fish Creek Thoroughfare to a point
approximately 650 feet south of the Woodforest Golf Club
entrance. Segment T2 also ties into MSEC Water Plant
along Fish Creek Thoroughfare near Forest Wind Circle.
Segment T3:
Segment T3 runs along the Fish Creek
Thoroughfare beginning from a point 650 feet
south of the Wood Forest Golf Club entrance
to Research Forest Drive. The route crosses
Lake Creek and the FM 1488/FM 2978 roadway
intersection.
There will be some unavoidable
inconvenience once this massive project
is underway, but it is our objective
to complete the construction costeffectively, efficiently, and with minimum
inconvenience to residents and drivers.
Your input is important to us…
The San Jacinto River Authority’s GRP website contains information about current projects, traffic updates, and allows you to contact us with questions, comments, or concerns (www.sjra.net/grp). We
appreciate your assistance and cooperation in identifying any problems that may occur so that we can
resolve them in a timely manner. Visit us online for more information www.SJRA.net/grp.
Executive Level: $5,200
THE
Chairman’s
Circle
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Chevron Phillips Chemical Co LP
Conroe Regional Medical Center
Hardy Road Transfer Station - Waste Connections
ICTX WaveMedia
Morgan A. Bourque, Attorney At Law
Pain Relief Associates
R360 Environmental Solutions
Seabreeze Landfill - Waste Connections
Talisman Energy Inc.
Texas Migraine Center
Tomball Regional Emergency Care Service
Tomball Regional Medical Center
Waste Connections of Texas
Waste Connections, Inc.
The Woodlands Development Company
Yollick Law Firm, P.C.
Diamond Level: $3,575
Alta Mesa Holdings, LP
CB&I
In the Pink of Health
Memorial Hermann 24 HR Emergency Care
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Stibbs & Co., P.C., Attorneys
Texas Insurance Agency
Woodforest Charitable Foundation
Woodforest Mortgage Company
Woodforest National Bank - College Park
Woodforest National Bank - Conroe
Woodforest National Bank - Grogans Mill Village Center
Woodforest National Bank - Rayford Road
Woodforest National Bank - Research Forest
Woodforest National Bank - Research Forest Plaza TX
Woodforest National Bank - Shenandoah Sam’s TX
Woodforest National Bank - Sterling Ridge
Woodforest National Bank - Town Center Two
Woodforest National Bank - Waterway
Emerald Level: $2,420
Amegy Bank of Texas - Conroe
Amegy Bank of Texas - Grogan’s Mill
Amegy Bank of Texas - Research Forest
Amegy Bank of Texas - Sterling Ridge
Andrews Kurth LLP
AON Hewitt
Apartment Locators In Texas
Baker Hughes, Inc.
BBVA Compass - Cochran’s Crossing
BBVA Compass - Grogan’s Park
BBVA Compass - Imperial Oaks
BBVA Compass - Sterling Ridge
BBVA Compass - Town Center
Better Bookkeepers, Inc.
Black Forest Ventures
Black Walnut Café
Blanton Advisors, LLC
Comcast
Conroe Coca-Cola Bottling Company
Core Fitness
Drew & McCallum, PLLC
Entergy Texas
Galaxy FBO
Gilbane Building Company
Green Bank
Hubbell & Hudson Kitchen
Hubbell & Hudson Market & Bistro
Karlins Ramey & Tompkins LLC
Martin-Brower Co.
McKesson Pharmaceutical
McKesson Specialty Health
Mr. Rooter Plumbing
Ms. Joey Ponto - Communications Consultant
The Nina Marino Team - Your Texas Realtors
PM Realty Group
Rainbow International Restoration & Cleaning
St. Luke’s Lakeside Hospital
St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital
Wiesner Buick-GMC-Hyundai
Winstead PC
The Woodlands Mall
The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel &
Convention Center
Platinum Level: $1,850
26010 Oak Ridge L.L.C.
Advanced Cardiovascular Care Center
Arnold Chiropractic Center, LLC
AutoNation Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Spring
Barr McCarthy, Inc.
BMW of Houston North - FM 1960
Boardwalk at Town Center
Bryan Business Solutions
Buckalew Chevrolet, LP
CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy - C & P Tower location
CenterPoint Energy - Cypress Location
CHASE - College Park
CHASE - Panther Creek
CHASE - Woodlands East
CHASE - Woodloch Forest
Consolidated Communications
Corporate Housing Associates, LP /
Woodlands Interim Housing
The Courier
Daymark Realty Advisors, Inc.
Edward Jones - Craig A. Tomasek
Edward Jones Investments - Chris Kohnhorst
Edward Jones Investments - Deena Watson
Edward Jones Investments - Richard Johnson
Elder’s Absolutely Cool Automotive
Excelerate Energy LP
First Bank
First Victoria - Magnolia Parkway
First Victoria - Research Forest
First Victoria - Spring
First Victoria - The Woodlands
Grogan’s Landing Apartments
GSI America, Inc.
GTIN Managed IT Support
Harvey Builders
H-E-B #564
H-E-B #594
H-E-B North Woodlands Market
H-E-B Woodlands Market-#579
HMG Services, L.L.C
Houston Northwest Medical Center
Hunt, Guillot & Associates, L.L.C.
Hyatt - Market Street
Inter National Bank
Johnson Development Corp., The
Kids Against Hunger
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Liberty Mutual Insurance - David Vera
Liberty Mutual Insurance - Michael Haynie
Liberty Mutual Insurance - Tiffany Brimberry
Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP
Lub - Line Corp.
Market Street
Masters In Dietetics, L.L.C.
Micro-Mainframe /Pro-Links
Milstead Automotive, Inc.
Milstead Collision
Milstead Towing
Milstead Transmission
Newfield Exploration Co.
Nexus Specialty Hospital (Main Campus)
Nexus Specialty Hospital - Woodlands Campus
NSD - Net Sales Direct
Park Manor of The Woodlands
The Parkside Apartments
Randalls
Randalls - Buckthorne
Randalls - College Park
Randalls - Panther Creek
Repsol USA
Rico’s Mexican Grill
The Secret Service Cleaning Services
Sewell Infiniti of Houston
Shenandoah Convention & Visitors Bureau
Short·Carter·Morris, LLP
Sterling Ridge Estates
SWBC Mortgage
Swire Oilfield Services
Texas Community Bank
Touchstone Neurorecovery System
Tyco Integrated Security
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Vernier & Associates, PLLC
The Villager
VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa
The Ward Law Firm
Waterway Cruiser
Wells Fargo Commercial Banking
Wells Fargo Private Mortgage Banking
Windsor Building Services, Inc
Woodforest
Woodforest Development, Inc
The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Woodlands Township
Woodridge Park Apartments
Wright’s Printing & Marketing
Wyatt Management, Inc.
SPOTLIGHT ON MEMBERS
New Chamber Investors
February 1-28, 2013
Platinum investor
GOLD investor
NSD - Net Sales Direct
The Winzor Group
Mr. Brett Foley
1776 Woodstead Ct., Suite 220
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(713) 444-6338 Fax: (832) 202-0288 www.netsalesdirect.com
An IT solutions company focused on Managed Services, Disaster
Recovery, Business Continuity, HW/SW Support, Virtualization,
Onsite/Offsite Storage, Backups, Spam Filtering and other services. In
business for two decades, NSD is a trusted Partner to Counties, Cities,
Police Departments, Healthcare and Private Industry.
Ms. Charlotte Blocker Farshchi
245 FM 1488, Suite 3110
Conroe, TX 77384
(713) 252-6380 Fax: (713) 481-6281 www.thewinzorgroup.com
Experienced and successful commercial realtor with Texas Broker
license. Represent clients in property sales, shopping center development and leasing.
ruby investorS
Caldwell Companies
Mr. Ron Roberson
4526 Research Forest Dr., Suite 350
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 664-6665 Fax: (281) 664-6713 www.caldwellcos.com
Fully integrated real estate services/development firm providing
commercial and residential development, office, industrial, retail/
land brokerage, and property management. Committed to the purpose of building community.
Spirit of Texas Bank
Mr. Kevin Bass
6886 Woodlands Parkway, Suite A
The Woodlands, TX 77382
(281) 210-3650 Fax: (281) 210-3651
www.spiritoftexasbank.com
Spirit of Texas is a $325 million community bank with 10 locations.
Our target customers are small business and real estate entrepreneurs. Sponsored by Dean Bass; Spirit of Texas Bank
Express Hot Yoga - The Woodlands West
Mr. Memo Garza
8000 McBeth Way, Suite 140
The Woodlands, TX 77382
(832) 482-2517 Fax: (612) 808-2875 www.expresshotyoga.com
A beginner’s therapeutic system designed to improve endurance,
strength, flexibility, balance, and focus. Two locations in The Woodlands.
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CHAMBERof COMMERCE
SILVER investors
AmeriPro Funding
Mr. Jeffrey Anderson
4526 Research Forest Dr., Suite 175
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(832) 663-9100 Fax: (281) 404-7452 www.thewoodlands.ameriprofunding.com
AmeriPro Funding is a Texas-based mortgage company dedicated
to customer service, client satisfaction and recognized as One of
America’s Top Mortgage Companies.
Optimum Emergency Room
Mr. Gregory Gibbons, M.D.
4524 Research Forest Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 719-0363 Fax: (281) 719-5163 www.oer24.com
Board certified emergency physicians, experienced emergency
nurses, and highly trained radiology staff treating patients of all ages.
Emergency care in a calm, clean, comfortable environment.
Service Men at Work, Inc.
Mr. Robert Rosilez
8638 Hwy. 242
Conroe, TX 77385
(855) 636-2895 www.servicemenatwork.com
With over 20 years of experience, we’ve earned our reputation for
professional
and exceptional
customer service
Morgan A. craftsmanship
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Morgan A. Bourque, Attorney At Law
CRIMINAL ALLEGATIONS,
PERSONAL INJURY, FAMILY LAW,
WRONGFUL DEATH,
DWI DEFENSE, ESTATE PLANNING
24 Waterway Avenue, Suite 660
The Woodlands, Texas 77380
Phone: (713) 862-7766
[email protected]
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Bronze Investors
Athena Wellness Center
Buskirk & Assoc., P.C.
Ms. Denise Ray
8850 Six Pines Dr., Suite 270
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(936) 271-8206 Fax: (936) 271-1106 www.athenawellnesscenter.com
A comprehensive approach to lasting weight loss including nutrition, exercise education and meal replacement options. Also offering
aesthetic and laser procedures with an on-site physician. Sponsored
by Debbie Kaschik; The Woodlands Young Learners Academy
Mr. Bruce A. Buskirk
2002 Timberloch Pl., Suite 200
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 296-5819 Fax: (281) 315-8863 www.buskirkatlaw.com
20 years experience in Business, Family, Criminal, Probate and
General Civil Law. Extensive litigation experience includes numerous jury trials as well as mediation. Sponsored by Mindy Dunham;
Community Health Education Services
AXA Advisors, LLC
Mr. Rodney J. Mills
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 907-8676 www.centrifugeleadership.com
Offering the best in leadership development services and coaching
for executives and ministry leaders. Focusing on strengths, emotional intelligence, servant leadership, and maximum performance
Mr. Greg Wells
1330 Lake Robbins Dr., Ste. 210
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 363-0202 Fax: (281) 292-0617 www.axa-equitable.com
Our financial consultants and professionals help clients develop customized financial plans and strategies using quality products from
over 100 companies. Helping investors since 1859.
Bear Branch Family Dentistry
Ms. Letty Galland
30420 FM 2978, Suite 350
The Woodlands, TX 77382
(281) 419-2327 Fax: (281) 292-5117 www.BearBranchFamilyDentistry.com
We offer our patients Free Teeth Whitening for Life. We have
the latest in technology, cosmetic imaging, digital x-rays, nowait appointments, a warm friendly team. Sponsored by Monty
Galland; Park Grand Texas, Inc.
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Centrifuge Leadership
Community Health Education Services
Ms. Mindy Dunham
22730 Lain Road
Spring, TX 77379
(281) 379-6022 Fax: (281) 376-1083
www.cpr-now.com
Our American Heart Association Certified Instructors offer CPR,
First Aid, Advanced Life Support and Instructor Classes for the
workplace and for healthcare professionals 24/7.
Easley Enterprises of Texas, Inc.
Mr. Arnette Easley
16610 Interstate 45, Suite 224 & 225
The Woodlands, TX 77384
(936) 271-0890 Fax: (936) 448-4331 www.easleyentoftx.com
I F YOUR NECK OR BACK PAIN IS KEEPING YOU FROM LIVING
QUALITY OF LIFE YOU D ESIRE … CALL US AT 281-880-0700.
THE
The Brain and Spine Institute of North Houston is your answer! We will get you back on
track with state-of-the-art care, close to home.
CONDITIONS
Neck and/or Back Pain, Injury or Trauma
Herniated Disc, Pinched Nerves and Spinal Arthritis
Spinal Stenosis and/or Deformity
Cervical and Lumbar Spondylosis
Cervical and Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
PROCEDURES
Non-surgical Treatments
Spinal Decompression and/or Fusion
Spinal Artificial Disc, Total Disc Replacement
Microneurosurgery
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Dr. Fayaz invites you to review his patients’ comments regarding his superior level of care on independent
websites such as DoctorsDig.com, Healthgrades.com, RateMDs.com and Vitals.com.
Imran Fayaz MD MSc FRCSC FACS P.A.
Neurological Surgery
Diplomate
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Fellow
American College of Surgeons
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
1111 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 200
The Woodlands, TX 77380 | Office: 281-880-0700
Email: [email protected]
www.fayazneurosurgery.com
Graphic Design - Rebeca Eigen, Esprit Communications.net
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Bronze Investors
continued
Handy 1st
Ms. Linda Valentine
Serving Harris & Montgomery Counties
(281) 685-2943 Fax: (281) 651-5854 www.sites.google.com/site/callhandy1st
We offer Handyman Services & Remodeling, including Framing,
Fascia/Soffit, Shelving/Pantries, Closets, Benches, Roofing,
Sheetrock, Painting, Fences, Decks, Hauling, Delivery, TreeHouses, Swing-sets, Dog-Houses/Doors & much more. Sponsored
by Royce Brooks; Interfaith of The Woodlands
Life Claim It
Ms. Crissy Butts
Serving Montgomery and N. Harris Counties
(832) 628-4233 www.lifeclaimit.com
An empowerment organization adding tremendous value to society
teaching 7 Steps to Health & Happiness, mentoring our students
and improving their lives. Sponsored by Polo LaCoste; Home
Instead Senior Care & Jay Strickland; LegalShield
Massage Heights Panther Creek
Ms. Bobbie Cobb
4775 W. Panther Creek Drive, Suite 220 B
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(832) 900-7788 Fax: (832) 603-4977 www.massageheights.com/panthercreek
Massage Heights offers professional, affordable and convenient
therapeutic massage services in an upscale environment with elevated products and services. Visit massageheights.com for more
information.
Mercantil Commercebank
Mr. Larry Corley
717 Texas Avenue, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 655-0376 Fax: (713) 571-7080 www.mercantilcb.com
Founded in 1979, Mercantil Commercebank is one of the largest
community banks in the U.S. with $6.8 billion in assets. The fullservice institution has two Houston locations.
Murphy’s Corporate Lodging
Ms. Sara Berger
8630 Westpark Dr.
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 780-7230 Fax: (800) 630-6018 www.corplodge.com
With 41 years of delivering furnished housing solutions in Class A
properties in Houston and beyond, come home to Murphy’s...
STAKS Office Supply, Inc.
Mr. Gerald W. Pommier
P.O. Box 671882
Houston, TX 77267-1882
(281) 812-3700 Fax: (281) 812-3800 www.staks.com
STAKS Office Supply, established in 1999, is HUB certified and a member
of a consortium recently awarded a contract with The State of Texas.
Taco USA
Mr. Jeff Rhame
Grogan’s Mill Village Center
7 Switchbud Pl., Suite 194
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 292-8226 www.tacousa.com
Taco USA is a fast-casual Tex-Mex restaurant that’s back after almost
20 years. We offer tacos, burritos, and burgers…yes burgers.
Jon Sheptock
We Educate…
Local Workshops
RL
Frankie Pizano
We Mentor…
Business Mentoring
Zachary Jones
We Counsel…
Free and Confidential
Morgan McKay Daryl Bullinger
Thank You for Supporting The
Woodlands Idol Concert!
1400 Woodloch Forest, Suite #300
[The Woodlands Chamber of Commerce Office]
Monday to Friday,
9AM–3PM
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The Woodlands, TX 77380
Tel: 832-510-4141
e-mail: [email protected]
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A Special Thank You to our Host, Crescent Moon Wine Bar & Restaurant
Stay tuned for more special performances coming your way soon...
7th Annual Woodlands Idol Competition begins in September 2013!
Bronze Investors
continued
The Heritage Tomball
Ms. Monica Oliva
1221 Graham Drive
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 401-5400 RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
Warren Averett Staffing and Recruiting
www.heritagetomball.com
Mr. Ronald Metting
9595 Six Pines Dr., Suite 8210
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(713) 280-7351 www.wastaffing.com
Warren Averett Staffing & Recruiting is a regional recruiting firm,
specializing in the Accounting & Finance, Engineering, IT and
Medical Industries.
Business Investors
All American Roofing and Construction
Greenwise Construction & Roofing
Mr. Chuck Kersten
24810 Jacana Dr
Magnolia, TX 77355
(713) 397-3838 Fax: (866) 381-9033
www.AllAmericanRoofingAndConstruction.com
We offer Residential and Commercial roofing services; repairs,
replacement, Energy Efficient/Green Roofing systems and solar
energy options. Texas licensed adjusters for your insurance claims.
Mr. Tom Hellberg
395 Sawdust Rd., Suite 2046
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(832) 659-1505 Fax: (866) 269-4422 www.greenwiseroofing.com
Certified for Residential & Commercial roof systems, waterproofing with Energy Star roof coatings. We do inspections and insurance
claims. Licensed adjuster on staff. Residential remodeling.
Chris Bonin Loan Team
HCC Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
Mr. Chris Bonin
12841 Jones Rd., Suite 101
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 351-1117 Fax: (866) 652-6211 www.chrisboninloanteam.com
Decorating Den Interiors
Mr. Gerald Salyers
Serving Harris & Montgomery Counties
(281) 353-0133 Fax: (281) 353-0133 www.decdens.com/csalyers
Specializing in working with home owners who want to maximize
their decorating dollars, while creating the home of their dreams.
Free Home consultation. Franchises available. Sponsored by Amy
Milstead; Milstead Automotive, Inc.
FASTORQ
Mr. Bill Washington
18914 East Industrial Pkwy.
New Caney, TX 77357
(281) 449-6466 Fax: (281) 572-1329 Ms. Wendi Goodwin
1010 W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N., Suite CA1
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 718-8348 Fax: (713) 718-2032 www.hccs.edu/10KSB
Your business bursting at the seams? Need a growth plan? The
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Initiative will get your business to the next level!
Leaders Without Borders
Mr. Carlos A. Sanchez
6015 Craigway Rd.
Spring, TX 77389
(800) 568-7660 www.leaderswithoutborders.com
We offer Bilingual training, coaching and support products to professionals who want to build bridges between themselves and the
global community. Sales, Leadership, Self Development.
Local Internet Marketing
www.fastorq.com
Mr. Don Stapp
Spring, TX 77380
(281) 235-5145 www.singlepageinternetmarketing.com
Help small businesses advertise locally making their internet marketing more affordable for advertising budgets. Local Internet &
Mobile marketing expert and business to business directory.
Mobile Destination / Verizon Wireless
InspIre
CreatIvIty
Actual client
photoshoot
281.367.3922
Mr. Thomas Carroll
2319 Rayford Rd.
Spring, TX 77386
(281) 231-2230 Fax: (936) 559-1924 www.mobiledestination.com
One-stop solution for all your wireless needs. Phones, Accessories,
Mobile Broadband Cards for internet on-the-go as well as home and
business solutions to boost productivity.
Pinnacle Tutors
Mr. Ed Khundmiri
Serving Harris, Montgomery & Fort Bend Counties
(800) 644-9636 Fax: (281) 378-3140 www.pinnacletutors.com
SAT Test Prep Experts. We GUARANTEE higher score. Enroll in
our 4 week, 41 hours intensive test prep program. In-class, Online or
private, 1-on-1, In-home.
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Business Investors
continued
Residen�al
Buy, Build, Sell
Commercial
Retail & Office Leases, Land
Investment Proper�es
1031 Exchanges
Apartment Locators
Exclusive in Texas
South County 4th of July Parade Committee
Ms. Kelly Dietrich
P.O. Box 7266
The Woodlands, TX 77387
(281) 210-3975 www.4thofjuly.com
The 4th of July Parade will become an annual family tradition with
marching bands, clowns, floats & so much more! You don’t want to
miss it!
Sprint Waste Services
Mr. Glenn Wilson
16007 W. Belfort
Sugarland, TX 77498
(281) 491-7775 www.sprintwaste.com
Sprint Waste Services is focused on waste hauling, landfill operations
and container rentals across Texas. Customers include construction
companies, industrial plants and oilfield services companies.
Texas ToDo List, LLC
Ms. Danielle Betz
P.O. Box 9262
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 205-3732 www.TexasToDoList.com
When you can’t be in 2 places at once, our concierge can handle
your daily, last-minute, and specialty tasks whether it be business or
personal.
The Nina Marino Team
Residential ~ Commercial
Your Texas REALTORS .
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(713) 818-0999
(832) 482-2000
[email protected]
[email protected]
www.RealEstateinTheWoodlandsTexas.com
www.ApartmentLocatorsInTexas.com
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Renewing Their Commitment
Emerald INVESTOR
The Woodlands Waterway
Marriott Hotel &
Convention Center
PLATINUM INVESTORS
H-E-B #564
H-E-B #594
H-E-B North Woodlands
Market
H-E-B Woodlands Market#579
Rico’s Mexican Grill
GOLD INVESTOR
Gullo Ford of Conroe
RUBY INVESTORS
AEI Engineering, LLC
Aveda Institute Houston
Backyard Oasis, Inc.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Drury Inn & Suites
The Grand Palace
*Northside FIAT
Papa’s Ice House
Petroleum Wholesale, L.P.
SILVER INVESTORS
A-1 Woodlands Taxi &
Transportation, LLC
Charter Title Company
HFG Wealth Management, LLC
Houston Dutch Lions FC
Knighton & Stone, PLLC
Lahiri Plastic Surgery and
Pluvia Medical Spa
Matt Powers Custom Homes &
Renovations
Office Depot
people = positive incorporated
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Real Life-Real Music
Texas Pools
Two Men and A Truck
Woodlands Elite Cheer
Company
Woodlands Financial Services
Woodway Financial Advisors,
A Trust Company
bronze INVESTORs
BUSINESS INVESTORS (cont.)
Business INVESTORS (cont.)
adWhite - advertising &
marketing
BizCom Technologies
*Carlin Speech Pathology &
Associates
Carlton Hofferkamp & Jenks
Wealth Management
*Clarity Hearing
Crabbydaddy - Seafood &
Steakhouse
The Dominion At Woodlands
Donna’s Printing
*FedEx Services
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
Grimes & Fertitta, P.C.
Hibu
Intercontinental Security
Services, Inc.
Jones Walker LLP
Keller Williams - Katie
Thompson
LearningRx
Life Claim It
LJA Engineering, Inc.
Martinis & More
Newpark Resources, Inc.
Oak Haven Apartment Homes
Prestigious Event Rentals
Red Lobster
*Saltgrass Steak House
SEO411
*Speedpro Imaging of The
Woodlands
*Starzyk & Associates, P.C.
Studemont Group
Sweet Tomatoes
Tri-County MHMR Services
Websoft Publishing Company
The Woodlands Healthcare
Center, LP
Woodlands Moving and
Storage
Aaron Keys & Associates, Inc.
Association of the United
States Army - Texas Capital
Area Chapter
Christ Church United Methodist
Colonial Life
Crossroads Baptist Church
Crown Point Regional Center,
LLC
Custom Apparel & Promotions
European Wax Center - The
Woodlands
Express Family Clinic
H. Tom Shipp & Assoc., P.C.,
Attorneys At Law
Impact Church of The
Woodlands
The Jacobs Financial Group
Jaguar Land Rover Houston
North
JaxWorks SEO & Web Design
JDH Association Management
Co.
Larry Dylla Insurance Broker/
Agent
The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society
Love Fosters Hope
March of Dimes
Montgomery County Emergency
Communication District
Montgomery County Youth
Services
Nationwide Insurance
New Danville
Newton Design & Marketing,
LLC
Owen Properties
Pie Town
The Rubicon Academy
San Jacinto Friends of NRA
The Seiler Law Firm, PLLC
State Farm Insurance - Gary L. Cook
Stewart Title of Montgomery
County, Inc.
The Residence Doctor
The Woodlands World &
Adventure Travel
Todd Hughes Orthodontics
The Woodlands Christian
Academy
The Woodlands Institute for
Health & Wellness
WowWe Inc.
*This renewing investor increased its level of membership.
Solving The Tax Puzzle
WIth a winning
tax or accounting
strategy that works in
today’s challenging
financial world.
BUSINESS INVESTORS
ACM Logistics & Consulting,
Inc.
Adams Transfer & Storage
Apple Glass Company, LTD.
THE CHAMBER TECHNOLOGY FUND
Contributions help The Chamber to update hardware and software.
Membership renewal is a great time to make your contribution, but
contributions are appreciated at any time.
$25 Contributor Custom Apparel & Promotions
Federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, individuals,
estates, trusts, foundations, tax-exempt organizations.
Tax planning • Business succession planning • Mergers and acquisitions
Audits • Reviews • Compilations
8505 Technology Forest Place, Suite 702 • The Woodlands, TX 77381
281-364-0245 • KRTCPAS.com
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Teams in Action
Young Professionals Network
Debt Management & Financial Planning Lunch & Learn
The Young Professionals Network “YPN” hosted their first
Lunch & Learn Seminar in February. Debt Management &
Financial Planning was a peer to peer seminar presented by members of the young professionals ambassador team: Henry Stevens,
Investment Advisory Services, Inc.; Ryan Mathes, Schroeder
& Associates, Amerprise Financial Services, Inc. and Keaton
McDaniel, Edward Jones Investments.
The seminar was moderated by Jay Tompkins, CPA with
Karlins Ramey & Tompkins LLC. The panel touched on debt
management solutions to help members learn how to pay down
their obligations, make sound investment decisions to suit needs
including whether or not to participate in 401K plans, IRA’s
and SEP accounts. They also touched on various college savings
options.
The event was sponsored by Rico’s Catering, which unveiled
their new line of boxed lunches. It was a well-attended seminar.
We are excited to see the changes in YPN and hope that our members continue to find the options well received.
The next YPN Event is an after-hours reception scheduled for
Thursday, April 18, at Karlins Ramey & Tompkins LLC. We
hope you will join us.
Our panel of experts: Henry Stevens, Ryan Mathes and Keaton McDaniel.
YPN Team Leader Chris Elmi, Keller Williams Realty,
and YPN Co-Team Leader and Seminar Moderator
Jay Tompkins.
Community Relations Team
Celebrating Dr. Seuss
The Community Relations Team volunteered their time to
Assistance League of Montgomery County for Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Team members signed up to go to various elementary schools
to read a selection of Dr. Seuss books to the classes. To get in
character, the team was asked to dress in black with a red tie or
scarf and report to the Assistance League’s offices for the finishing whiskers and top hat. It was a great experience and the team
received so much from seeing the excitement on the faces of the
children.
Pictured are Andrea Wilson, Montgomery County 911
District; Chamber Chairman James Stilwell, Martin & Stilwell
LLP; and Monica Bomkamp Enia, EfTA.
To learn more about the programs provided by the Assistance
League of Montgomery County, call 936-760-1151 or visit their
website at www.assistanceleaguemont-co.org.
If you are interested in being a part of The Chamber’s
Community Relations Team, please contact Cyndi Alvarado,
Vice President Membership, at (281) 363-8109 or by email at
[email protected].
THE WOODLANDS AREA
CHAMBERof COMMERCE
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Business Today – TEAMS IN ACTION – April 2013
The Diplomat Team
Diplomat Team of the Month: Dancing Whitetails
The Dancing Whitetails Team earned the honor of being
named the March Diplomat Team of the Month. Pictured
are team members Eric Saville, Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse, and
Sibel Mandalinci, Elements Therapeutic Massage. Not pictured are Kristi Leggett, Consolidated Communications and Jay
Strickland, LegalShield.
The Diplomat Team is crucial in helping The Chamber operate on a monthly basis. They are well-versed Chamber Members
who work to welcome new members, coordinate monthly business connection events, and help retain current members. They
play a vital role in helping other Chamber members utilize their
memberships. We are very lucky to have such a hard-working
Diplomat Team!
Diplomat of the Month: J.J. Kuykendall, Cruise Planners
Congratulations J.J. Kuykendall with Cruise Planners for earning
the honor of being named the Diplomat of the Month for March.
TimEs HavE
CHaNgEd
Chamber Team Calendar
Affinity Team
Diplomats Team
Board of Directors
Business Meetings
Mobility Team
Tuesday: April 2nd &
Tuesday: May 7th
7:30 AM - Brady Room
Friday: April 26th &
Friday: May 31st
8:00 AM - Boardroom
Board of Directors
Luncheon Meetings
Wednesday: April 10th &
Wednesday: May 8th
11:30 AM - Boardroom
Friday: April 12th &
Friday: May 10th
11:45 AM – Boardroom
Tuesday: April 16th &
Tuesday: May 21st
7:30 AM – Brady Room
Young Professionals
Ambassador Team
Monday: April 15th &
Monday: May 13th
4:00 PM – Brady Room
Community Relations Team
Wednesday: April 3rd &
Wednesday: May 1st
1:30 PM - Boardroom
THEN...
...NOW
Handwritten reports, chalkboards and
encyclopedias have been replaced by
iPads, SMARTBoards and search engines.
Educational tools have changed for the
better over 25 years and so has our PK-12
college preparatory independent school.
Join us at an upcoming Admission event and
experience Cooper for youreself.
www.johncooper.org
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Business Briefs
Resort Announces
“Redevelopment”
The Woodlands Resort &
Conference Center is building
222 rooms/suites in Fairway
Pines I & II; 206 lodge rooms
in Fairway Pines III; arrival
area with porte-cochere/lobby
featuring Texas stones/threestory windows; 3,036 s/f living
room connecting three guest
rooms wings; 1,000-foot Lazy
River highlighting Forest Oasis;
60,000 s/f of event facilities;
13,000 s/f spa/facility; and 120seat restaurant/lounge.
Zografos Joins Matt
Powers Homes
Matt Powers Custom Homes
& Renovations hired Dean
Zografos. He has 15 years’
construction management for
residential/commercial projects
from $7,500-$3.7 million. He
was owner/operator of Black
Rock Builders,
specializing in
custom home
construction,
remodeling/
renovation,
and consulting/project
management.
Dean Zografos
Dean’s BBA
is from Texas A&M; he is master
builder graduate and certified
graduate builder.
McBurney Earns “CPP”
Terry McBurney, Republic
Payment Systems’ principal,
earned Electronic Transactions
Association’s Certified Payments
Professional™. He is among
the first in
Montgomery
County!
CPP sets the
standard for
professional
performance in
the payments
industry. It sig- Terry McBurney
nifies demonstration of mastery of sales plus
pricing/interchange; business
processes; operations; products/
solutions; risk; regulatory compliance; and security matters.
Karlins Ramey & Tompkins
Welcomes Ahmed
Karlins, Ramey & Tompkins,
CPA’s, welcome Ana Ahmed.
Her tax experience includes
individual/estate, partnership,
corporations, not-for-profit and
business state taxation in service,
real estate and not-for-profit
industries.
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Ana’s degrees
include Master’s
of Science in
Accounting
from the Univrsity of Houston,
with Taxation
Certificate,
and Bachelor’s
Ana Ahmed
of Business
Administration in Accounting.
speaker for Commercial
Real Estate Association of
Montgomery County. He has
been CREAM’s treasurer for five
years
Ikard addressed impending tax
changes and forecasted economic
deficits. He outlined potential
problems/solutions. He has been
CPA and licensed real estate
broker for 30 years.
Lakeside Hospital
Awarded Certification
St. Luke’s Lakeside
Hospital earned the
International Organization
for Standardization’s ISO
9001:2008 Quality Management
System certification from DNV
Healthcare. This recognition was
bestowed in conjunction with
hospital accreditation under
DNV Healthcare NIAHO®
accreditation program, first
Medicare-approved hospital accreditation program
integrating ISO 9001:2008
Quality Management System
with Medicare Conditions of
Participation for hospitals.
Crumley Joins LJF
Marketing
Linda Freede, LJF Marketing’s
President, announces Sarah
Crumley joined them as Account
Coordinator. She will assist with
marketing services, focusing
on client service,
public relations
and enhancing
social media
programs.
Crumley
received her BA Sarah Crumley
in Communications from Texas A&M. She
was an intern with Clear Channel
Communications and Pierpont
Communication.
Mommy Gateway
Presenting Forum
Mommy Gateway presents
Work-At-Home Mom Forum
at Houston Mom EXPO April
26-27. In connecting moms
with businesses/services through
showcasing options on family
needs, efforts are made with
lectures and workshops as a
showcase.
Mommy Gateway drives the
work-at-home mom movement
with passion in helping moms
reach family and professional goals.
Paul Ikard Speaks at
CREAM
Paul Ikard, Ikard & Stevenson
managing partner, was guest
Business Today – TEAMS IN ACTION – April 2013
units, 800,000 SF of office, 1.2
million SF of industrial and retail
properties.
Lambie Joins Strong Firm
Wendy Lambie joined
The Strong Firm as Associate
Attorney. Her background
includes private practice focusing
on estate planning/probate.
As a U.S. Army veteran,
she was an Administrative
Sergeant and received the Medal
of Achievement. She earned
Bachelor’s in Psychology/
Political Science from University
of Houston and Doctorate of
Jurisprudence from South Texas
College of Law.
Paul Ikard with CREAM President Cody
Christoph (L)
Cooper Creating
Additional Openings
The John Cooper School
will open a 16,000-square-foot
facility in Fall 2013 to facilitate additional enrollments in
Kindergarten-Grade 4. It will
house five classrooms, science lab,
computer lab and music room.
John Cooper is accredited by
Independent Schools Association
of Southwest and is a member
of Southwest Preparatory
Conference in athletics.
Waste Connections Hosts
Golf Classic
Waste Connections hosted its
5th annual Golf Classic for Kids.
“Thanks to vendors and friends,
we have raised half a million
dollars in our
past tournaments. We
are thrilled
to continue
this tradition
and make a
difference in
the lives of
others,” said CEO Ron Mittelstaedt
Jerri Hunt, Waste Connections’
V.P. of Human Resources.
BANDIER Welcomes
Wheless
BANDIER Development
Partners welcomes Robert
Wheless as Senior V.P. of
Development, focusing on
underwriting, entitling/development of office/industrial
properties.
Robert’s 30-year career
included market evaluation/
site selection, land entitlement,
development, leasing, marketing,
and/or sale of 1,200 multi-family
units, 200 independent living
Bret Strong and Wendy Lambie
CISD Begins Woodforest
Campus
Conroe ISD started construction on a new school in
Woodforest, a campus that will
serve students in kindergarten
through sixth grade.
The school will be located
on a 16-acre site in the masterplanned community, a project
of Johnson Development. It is
slated to open in August 2014.
Senator Williams Adds
Scharrer to Staff
Senate Finance Chairman
Tommy Williams has hired
veteran Capitol reporter Gary
Scharrer to be his communication director. He has spent 26
years in Texas Capitol press corps
and 43 years in the newspaper
business.
Scharrer will help the Senator
communicate his message to
media at the Capitol, statewide, greater Houston, and the
Senator’s senatorial district.
Wright’s Printing &
Marketing recently presented a
check to Montgomery County
Youth Services’ Kelly Reffett for
the Guardian Angel Campaign.
Kidnnected Acquires “Big
Book”
Kerri Chaney, Kidnnected
magazine’s Publisher/CEO, is the
new owner of The Woodlands’
Big Book of Parties, formerly
owned by WoodlandsMommy.
com. It is the premier partyplanning resource for The
Woodlands, Spring, North
Houston, and area. Chaney purchased the rights last November;
her first publication will be the
2014 edition.
Photo Booth Helps LSCMontgomery
Market Street Photo Booth
recently provided photo
services at Lone Star CollegeMontgomery’s Montgomery
County Book Festival.
All photo strips were cobranded with logos from
Market Street Photo Booth and
LSC-Montgomery to enhance
marketing for this popular and
free event featuring more than 40
authors and 2,000 attendees.
Bar Association
Announces Scholarships
Kerri Chaney was featured on ABC and
Live Well Network
Maris Blair Joins Blair
Law Firm
Maris A. Blair, formerly Firm
Partner in the Houston Office
of Linebarger Goggan Blair &
Sampson, has
joined The
Blair Law
Firm in The
Woodlands as
an Attorney.
The Blair
Law Firm
provides legal
Maris Blair
consulting
services in
Montgomery County and the
Greater Houston Region to select
clientele.
“WineFest” Returning on
April 25
If you haven’t heard it through
the grapevine, Montgomery
County Women’s Center’s
annual WineFest will return
on April 25th from 6-9 PM
at Macy’s Furniture Gallery.
The community gathering will
present samplings of signature
dishes from several restaurants
along with fine wine tastings.
This year’s theme is “Heard It
Through The Grapevine.”
For information or reservations call 936-441-4044 ext. 29.
L-R are President/CEO Sarah Raleigh,
Board Chairman Tom Cox and WineFest
Chair Ally Seder.
The Woodlands Bar
Association has established its
Future Lawyers Scholarship
program, which awards one
outstanding high school senior
a $1,500 scholarship to a 4-year
university. This will encourage a
spirit of community involvement
and good citizenship among high
school students, and allows WBA
to support the next generation of
lawyers.
TWFG Approaching 300
Branches
The Woodlands Financial
Group continues its rapid
growth with announcement
of five branches in Texas,
California, and Georgia. Gordy
Bunch, president and CEO,
announced TWFG managers/locations: Michael Rice,
Kennesaw, Georgia; Charles
Choi, Los Angeles, CA; Frank
Clarke, Huntington Beach, CA;
Kathy Dumanski, Richardson,
TX; and Amber Pillsbury, The
Woodlands, TX.
Strykers Hire Manager
In their second season, The
Woodlands Strykers hired Texas
College Head Baseball Coach
Freddy Rodriguez.
He had been with that program
for seven years. In 2011, they
broke the school record for wins
with 27; they were ranked 5th
nationally in triples with 28 and
11th in stolen bases with 132.
Ralph Schroeder
Honored As Top Advisor
Ralph Schroeder, private
wealth advisor with Ameriprise
Financial, was named to
Barron’s® “Top 1,000 Advisors:
State-by-State Listings” in
Barron’s Magazine.
Rankings are based on data
from 3,000 of the nation’s most
productive advisers. Schroeder
was chosen based on assets under
management, revenue produced,
client satisfaction, and regulatory
and compliance record.
Dr. Garcia Hosts
Workshops
Michelle Garcia PsyD &
Associates held workshops for
educators, parents, and professionals with Houston ISD on
improving compliance and maximizing the effects of parenting.
In addition, they held a workshop to support agencies with
providing behavioral services
while meeting state guidelines
and working with staffing issues.
Memorial Hermann in Top 5%
Memorial Hermann is one
of the nation’s top systems and
leaders in quality outcomes.
Five campuses were named
Distinguished Hospitals for
Clinical Excellence™ by
Healthgrades.
Placing in top 5% for superior clinical performance are
Memorial Hermann NW,
Memorial Hermann SE,
Memorial Hermann SW,
Memorial Hermann The
Woodlands, and Memorial
Hermann Memorial City.
Jeff Shipley, Interfaith’s
Chairman, announced Board
appointments of Alex Sutton,
Roland Ramirez, and Nancy
Decker Lent. L-R are Dr. Snyder,
Ramirez, Lent, Shipley and Sutton.
Artist Expo Names Motto
Tim Mulvey, founder of
Artist Expo, plans to donate its
profits to Greater Woodlands
Public Art Foundation. He will
remain active with AE and serve
on GWPAF’s board, where he
will assist with contribution
allocation.
In order to fulfill his new
role, Mulvey has appointed
Tony Motto to head up
Administration for Artist Expo.
Pictured at Ellis & Ellis’ check
presentation to United Way are
(L-R) Byron Ellis, Barry Ellis, Ron
Folwell, Kiernan O’Connor, Karen
Britanik, Nancy Etchison, Merrilee
Brown and Julie Martineau.
CVB Adds Falknor
The Woodlands CVB added
Stefanie Falknor as Group Sales
Specialist. This fulfills their
expanded role of promoting
The Woodlands to businesses,
associations, and groups.
Falknor was Destination
Sales/Media
Coordinator
for JW Marriott
San Antonio
Resort and
Western South
Central liaison
for events. She
served on the
sales team of the Stefanie Falknor
Flagstaff CVB.
Tea on the Lawn will be
April 26th
New Danville’s “Tea on the
Lawn” will be April 26, from 11
AM to 2 PM at their pastoral
community at 10951 Shepard
Hill Road in Willis. Don your
prettiest hat and festive frock.
Join the ladies for lunch, shopping and fun in the beautiful community. Info: www.
NewDanville.org.
LSC-Montgomery’s Brian
Nutt (L) and Scott Straubel (R)
won first place in the National
Collegiate Golf Championship
with five under par, beating
University of Texas by one stroke.
Pictured are volunteers at Lone
Star Family Health Center’s Tax
Kick-Off.
BUSINESS BRIEFS
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Ribbon Cuttings and Grand Openings
BodyBiVi – 90 Day Challenge
Catering by Chef Michael
Guri do Sul Steakhouse
Serving Harris & Montgomery Counties
Contact: Ms. Angie Heiman
(608) 345-9552
25435 FM 2978, Suite 115
Tomball, TX 77375
Contact: Mr. Michael Mathews
(281) 660-8680
1400 Research Forest Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77381
Contact: Mr. Daniel Pruitt
(281) 907-4146
H & R Block
James Law Firm, P.L.L.C.
Martha Turner Properties
27140 I-45 N
Conroe, TX 77385
Contact: Mr. Steve McKemy
(281) 367-5895
26009 Budde Rd., Suite A-100
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Contact: Mr. Richard James
(281) 809-7541
1440 Lake Front Circle, Suite 190
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Contact: Ms. Anne Incorvia
(800) 927-2774
Texas Litter Control
Trim Electric
Tyco Integrated Security
150 Pruitt Road, Suite H
Spring, TX 77380
Contact: Ms. Deana Sellens
(832) 510-7622
21625 Rhodes Rd.
Spring, TX 77388
Contact: Mr. Cesar Arzayus
(281) 376-3838
9310 Kirby Dr., Suite 900
Houston, TX 77054
Contact: Mr. John Anderson
(713) 662-8703
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Connecting with The Chamber
Meet the New Members
Business After Hours
Outback Western Wear
Pinot’s Palette
Outback Western Wear hosted a joint Chamber Business After
Hours Event with The Woodlands Area Chamber and the Greater
Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce.
From the moment you walk into Outback Western Wear you get
a sense of good old fashion hospitality. The staff is exceptionally
friendly and available to help you find that perfect item, ensuring a
comfortable fit and complete satisfaction with your purchases.
Outback offers a large inventory of fabulous western wear, boots
and hats or they can special order a particular item that you may be
looking for. In addition to the fabulous inventory, Outback Western
Wear also provides additional services such as Hat Re-Shaping, Boot
Repair and Boot Fitting.
Pictured are Business After Hours Co-Team Leader Royce Brooks
with Interfaith of The Woodlands; Michelle & Chris O’Rourke,
Outback Western Wear; and Business After Hours Team Leader
Tony Motto, Sculp-Tours.
Feel free to stop by and meet the staff at Outback. They are located
at 30405 Dobbin Huffsmith Road in Magnolia. You can also browse
their website at www.outbackww.com or call (281) 259-9378.
Outback Western Wear, where being a Texan is always in style!
Please join us for our April Business After Hours at The Village at
The Woodlands Waterway.
Pinot’s Palette hosted The Chamber’s February Meet the New
Members Reception. If you are looking for a way to relax, host a girls’
night out, birthday party or bridal shower, Pinot’s Palette is a perfect
choice for your next private party.
One of their artists will guide you through the process. You bring
the appetizers and wine/cocktails; Pinot’s Palette will provide the
painting supplies and canvases.
Their private Bordeaux Room accommodates up to 20 guests
and the Main Room can accommodate up to 48 guests. Don’t have
a party in the near future? Check out their monthly calendar and
attend a class.
Pictured above are Meet the New Members Team Leader Eric
Saville, Kirby’s Prime Steakhouse; Co-Team Leader Kristy Villarreal,
The Realtor in The Woods, The Villa Realty Group; Gene & Alana
Padgett of Pinot’s Palette; and The Chamber’s newest members.
New members who attended and gave their introductory commercials: AmeriPro Funding; AXA Advisors, LLC; Bear Branch
Family Dentistry; FocalPoint Coaching – David Blocker; Greenwise
Construction & Roofing; The Joint…the chiropractic place;
Kidsoutandabout.com; Life Claim it; Local Internet Marketing;
Mainstream Boutique; and Westpark Communications.
Pinot’s Palette is located at 3091 College Park Dr. in The
Woodlands. Stop by or call to schedule a painting party or attend
a class (936) 321-2787 or visit their website at www.pinotspalette.
com/woodlands.
Networking Breakfast/Spotlight Table
Waste Connections
Our Spotlight Table Winner for February was Waste Connections of Texas. Waste
Connections of Texas is an integrated solid waste services company providing solid
waste collection, and recycling services including Houston and The Woodlands.
Waste Connections serves commercial, industrial and residential customers. Waste
Connections believes solid waste service is a local business, managed by professionals
living and working in the communities.
Join us for our next Networking Breakfast on Wednesday, April 17th, at 7:01 AM
at Brio Tuscan Grille. The cost is $10 for Members and $15 for Prospective Members.
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ORGANIZATIONS & NEWS
LMC Class Gains Insight into Healthcare
Leadership Montgomery County Class of 2013 explored
Montgomery County’s healthcare at their recent Session, sponsored
by St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital.
Session Directors Linda Nelson and Debbie Sukin gave an overview of the day. Walter Wilkerson, Jr., MD, presented the history of
Montgomery County’s healthcare.
Freddy Warner presented legislative healthcare updates on the local
and national levels. The class looked into the issues facing hospitals
with a CEO panel consisting of Jerry Nash (Conroe Regional Medical
Center), Steve Sanders (Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
Hospital), Melinda Stephenson (Kingwood Medical Center), and
Debbie Sukin (St. Luke’s The Woodlands and Lakeside Hospitals).
Each CEO gave insight to the concerns and issues they face.
The class learned about the role healthcare centers play in the
community from Dr. Ann Snyder (Interfaith Community Clinic)
and Dr. Stephen McKernan (Lone Star Family Health Center).
After a tour of St. Luke’s, representatives from Tri-County
Services, Bridgewood Farms, New Danville and Special Blessings
spoke about the services they bring to the community. The class
learned about physician-led models from Dr. Spencer Berthelsen
(Kelsey Seybold) and Dr. Asit Choksi and Ivan Wood (GHPMA).
The healthcare portion wrapped up with Kelli Gershon speaking
about hospice and palliative care. Guido Cubellis (Nexus Specialty
Hospital) and Abraham Sims (Reliant Rehabilitation Hospital) also
spoke to the class.
The day concluded with Leadership Series speaker Dr. Sara Jansen
Perry, who spoke about life/work continuum.
L-R are members of the hospital CEO panel: Steve Sanders, Melinda Stephenson,
Debbie Sukin, Jerry Nash, and LMC Chairman Linda Nelson.
LMC is a joint project of the Greater Conroe/Lake Conroe Area
Chamber and The Woodlands Area Chamber. The Magnolia Area
Chamber, Community Chamber of East Montgomery County,
and Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber are also participating
Chambers.
EfTA is Planning for 2013 Student Internship Program
Education for Tomorrow Alliance was created in 1989 by members of the community in collaboration with The Woodlands Area
Chamber. Its goal is to inspire students to start seeking answers to
the question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?”
More than 20 years later, EfTA’s Student Internship Program (SIP)
continues to support students as they explore career options. SIP offers
bright, motivated high school seniors hands-on work experience in a
variety of career fields. Internships have great potential to not only further students’ education but to also give them an edge after high school
as they apply for college and pursue professional careers.
In addition, the process of applying offers insights to the job search
and introduces students to the value of networking and developing
transferrable skills that can eventually be included on a resume.
Each summer, Education for Tomorrow Alliance partners
The Chamber
thanks these
generous
members who
donated bottled
water to be
used by our
many visitors
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Tabitha Lenox
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employers who host students for 80 hours (two weeks) in June or
July based on dates that are convenient to both. There is always a
need for internships in a variety of industries, especially in engineering and science related fields.
Interested employers can visit the Student Internship Program link
at www.efta-us.org > Volunteer. Through the Student Internship
Program, EfTA seeks to give students hands-on experiences that help
enrich and support the leaders of tomorrow.
Education for Tomorrow Alliance is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting the business and education communities in Montgomery
County. With innovative programs focused on science, technology
and career preparation, EfTA has become the portal through which
business leaders can access and strengthen local education. Learn
more about EfTA’s programs at www.efta-us.org.
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the chamber leadership
Officers, Priority Goals and Project Leaders
James Stilwell...................................................Chairman of the Board
Karen Hoylman.......................................................President & CEO
Debbie Kaschik......................Vice President, Business Opportunities Affinity Team/Seminars..................................... Ray Sanders/C.J. Haynes
Community Job Fair........Janet Mullings/Velta Worley/Randy Lovelace
Business Summit on Health Care.......................................................... .................................. C. J. Haynes/Tracey Harmeier/ Timika Simmons
Amy Milstead.........................Vice President, Committed Volunteers
Business After Hours................................... Tony Motto/Royce Brooks
Chairman’s Ball...........................................Joan Orozco/Royce Brooks
Diplomats...........................................David Dewhurst/Janet Levesque
Discovery Day................................................................James Stilwell.
Meet the New Members...........................Eric Saville/Kristy Villarreal.
Networking Breakfast............................Mike Fortner/Carolyn Wong
Young Professionals Network......................... Chris Elmi/Jay Tompkins
Daniel Schroder...................Vice President, Economic Development
Economic Outlook Conference................................ Linda Head/TBD
Employment Law.........................................................................TBD
Mobility & Infrastructure......................................... Robert Heineman
Lou Ann Tiger................................Vice President, Financial Viability Golf Classic................................................Sarah Rhea/Brittani Burress
Taste of the Town.......................... Rhese Hoylman IV/Kristy Villarreal/
.................................................................................... Courtney Galle
The Woodlands Idol.... JJ Kuykendall/Sibel Mandalinci/Melissa Rascon
Miles McKinney.......................... Vice President, Government Affairs
Legislative Team/Day at the Capitol................J.J. Hollie/Tabitha Lenox
Linda Nelson............................Vice President, Legendary Leadership
Leadership Montgomery County..................................... Linda Nelson
Leadership Retreat Steering............................................. James Stilwell
Keaton McDaniel...........................Vice President, Visibility & Image
Community Relations/Volunteer Appreciation..................................... ......................................................................Tanya Ogden /Rita Wiltz
CrawPHish Festival........................................Chris Elmi/JayTompkins
Dwight Arnold.......................................... Vice President & Treasurer
Nina Marino...................... Vice President, Chairman’s Appointment
Dr. Ann Snyder.............................................................Past Chairman
Gil Staley.................................. Economic Development Partnership
Directors: Terms Expire 2013
Brittani Burress.......................................................Preva Health, LLC
Byron Ellis.........................................................................Ellis & Ellis
Miles McKinney........................................ The Woodlands Township Barry Millenson.............................................Buckalew Chevrolet, LP
Amy Milstead.................................................... Milstead Automotive
Debra Sukin.................................St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital
Alex Sutton.........................The Woodlands Development Company Directors: Terms Expire 2014
Rhese Hoylman IV................................................. GTIN IT Services
Skeeter Hubert........................................High Point Financial Group
Kent Johnson.....................Hubbell & Hudson/Black Forest Ventures
Keaton McDaniel...................................... Edward Jones Investments
Daniel Schroder..............................................................Amegy Bank.
Karen Smith ...............................................................Baker Donelson
Lou Ann Tiger.................................................Daniel Office Products
Directors: Terms Expire 2015
Michael Barnhill......................................................................Entergy Dawn Candy................................................................ I Promote You
Jeff Garrett......................................................................CP Chemical
Debbie Kaschik.................The Woodlands Young Learners Academy.
Linda Nelson..............Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Gene Satern....................................................... The Woodlands Mall.
Dr. Don Stockton............................................................ Conroe ISD
Ex–Officio Directors
City of Oak Ridge North ............Vicky Rudy/Mayor Jim Kuykendall
City of Shenandoah........................ Greg Smith/Mayor Wes Stephens
Conroe Independent School District..................... Dr. Don Stockton
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion................... Jerry MacDonald/.
.....................................................................................Cindy DuBois
Economic Development Partnership .............. Gil Staley/Chris Grice
Education for Tomorrow Alliance.................Monica Bomkamp Enia
Interfaith of The Woodlands .......... Dr. Ann Snyder/Missy Hearndon
Lone Star College – Montgomery ..............................Dr. Austin Lane
Lone Star College – University Center.....................Dr. Kurt Czupryn
Lone Star College System ..........................Dr. Rand Key/Linda Head
Lone Star Executive Airport ............................................. Scott Smith
Market Street ...............................................Geoff Jones/Jenny Taylor
Montgomery Co. Commissioner, Pct 3 ....................... .James Noack/.
................................................................................. Matthew Beasley
Montgomery Co. Hispanic Chamber ........................... David Matos
Montgomery Co. Hospital District...... Randy Johnson/Marlissa Briggs
Montgomery Co. Restaurant Association .................Terry McBurney
Montgomery Co. Sheriff’s Department ......................Lt. Dan Norris
Montgomery Co. United Way....................................Julie Martineau
Office of Congressman Kevin Brady........................... Sarah Stephens
Sam Houston State University...................................... Frank Holmes
The Woodlands CVB....................................Nick Wolda/Nelda Blair
The Woodlands Fire Department......................... Chief Alan Benson
The Woodlands Joint Powers Agency............................ James Stinson
The Woodlands Mall .............................. Gene Satern/Noemi Cortez
The Woodlands Township.........................Don Norrell/Bruce Tough chamber staff
Karen Hoylman, President & CEO........................................karen.hoylman@woodlandschamber.org
Teresa Starr, Vice President Finance & Operations [email protected]
Kay Hohman, Vice President Communications, Legislative & Economic Outlook................................
................................................................................................. [email protected]
Mary Smith, Vice President Community [email protected]
Cyndi Alvarado, Vice President Membership...........................cyndi.alvarado@woodlandschamber.org
Ashley Byers, Director of Special Events....................................... [email protected]
Sheila Zea, Vice President Sales.......................................................sheila.zea@woodlandschamber.org
Kathleen Harris, Sales Executive............................................. [email protected]
Leah Forney, Executive Assistant....................................................leah.forney@woodlandschamber.org
Melissa Barnes, Administrative Assistant for Community Service............ [email protected]
Jamie Crowder, Administrative Assistant for [email protected]
Carmen Smiley, Administrative Assistant for Special Events................... [email protected]
Lisa Steiner, Administrative Assistant for Sales.......................................... [email protected]
Jamie Sims, Director of Information Centers.................................jamie.sims@woodlandschamber.org
Mary Helen Kirby
Aimee Woodgate
Amanda South
Susan Stevenson
Mary Ross Rick Reina
Tammy Gillis Diana Christiansen
Don Schwartz Valerie Smith
Rhonda Fitch
Carolyn Black
Sergio Tello Vanessa Yazek
Gaby Fajardo
Sandra Schwartz
Brooke Woodgate
economic development partnership
Officers
2012/2013 Board of Directors
Chairman....................Chris Grice, Amegy Bank of Texas
Vice Chair..................................Jan Sieving, Repsol USA
Secretary..................... Stuart Lapp, Petroleum Wholesale
Treasurer............. Terry Sellers, Gallagher Benefit Services
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Michael Barnhill...................................................Entergy
Boyd Burdett................................... Anadarko Petroleum
Heidi Carney........................First Victoria National Bank
Nathan Cook........................McKesson Specialty Health
Karen Hoylman................................................................ .................The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce
Joe Hulett............................................Americas Styrenics
Mike Karlins................ Karlins Ramey & Tompkins LLC
Mayor James Kuykendall ..........City of Oak Ridge North
Michael Maher..........................The John Cooper School
Brett Martin...................................................One Source
Steve Miller...................................................Jones Walker
Comm. James Noack.............Montgomery Co. Precinct 3
Don Norrell............................ The Woodlands Township
Clyde Parker................................................Winstead PC
Sean Quinn.................................... Black Forest Ventures
Steve Sanders.................................................................... ................ Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Bryan Sansbury............................................. Aon Hewitt
Mike Shultz....................Consolidated Communications
Mayor Wes Stephens.........................City of Shenandoah
Debra Sukin..............St. Luke’s The Woodlands Hospital
Alex Sutton......The Woodlands Development Company
Bruce Tough........................... The Woodlands Township
Stephanie Wiggins.............................CenterPoint Energy
Virgil Yoakum.................Woodforest Development, Inc.
EDP Staff
Gil P. Staley, Chief Executive Officer......................................................... [email protected]
Holly Gruy, Vice President of Operations............................................... [email protected]
Laura Lea Palmer, V.P. Business Retention and Expansion............... [email protected]
Rebecca Fisbeck, Executive Assistant...............................................rebecca.fisbeck@edpartnership.net
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