December 2015 EWI Connect - Executive Women International

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December 2015 EWI Connect - Executive Women International
CHARTERED 1957
December 2015
HOUSTON EDITION
President ’s Message
We are All Truly Blessed
in EWI
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and
friends. Mine was filled with family and it was such a joy to have my two
kids home for five days.
I have my radio tuned to one of those stations that has all Christmas music,
all the time. It started before Thanksgiving and I love it. The holiday
season is truly magical, and we are filled with the spirit of giving, love, and
Linda Petticrew
laughter. It’s now that we set aside precious time to gather with friends
and family, and we pause to give thanks for our many blessings.
The Houston chapter is truly blessed with 81 strong member firms and 126
talented representatives which includes our awesome sustaining members
who are one of the keys to the success and strength of our chapter.
However, we are not just a networking organization nor are we simply here
to serve our fellow man. The Houston chapter is a group of caring,
compassionate individuals who support and sustain one another both
personally and professionally. We laugh together, and we cry together. We
are your sisters and brothers; we are your friends. If you have not plugged
into this element of the network, reach out. Here you will find a support
system like none other.
This week some of you have received an e-mail from Shari Schiffman,
2015-2016 Membership Director that your membership renewal is available
on the EWI Corporate website. I hope part of your plans for the New Year
include renewing your membership and giving EWI your best in the coming
year. As you all know, Houston has the largest and strongest chapter in the
entire EWI organization. We will be 60 years strong in January 2017; I
hope you realize how important you and your firms are to our continued
success.
As we celebrate the spirit of the season, I hope you all experience the true
spirit of Christmas and that you realize the joy and happiness that can be
yours.
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and God bless everyone!
2015-2016
Officers & Directors
President
Linda Petticrew
Shell Energy Resources
Company
Vice President/
President Elect
Donna Gurney
JLT Specialty Insurance
Services Inc.
Secretary
Jessica Witek
Redstone Group
Treasurer
Stephanie Cleary
Martha Turner Sotheby’s
International Realty
Communications
Carole Pitts
John Daugherty, Realtors
Director-at-Large, B/C/DP
Marji Zamora
Minuteman Press Post Oak
Fundraising
Lindsey Duhon
Hilcorp Energy Company
Membership
Shari Schiffman
John Daugherty, Realtors
Program
Erin Brown
Osha Liang LLC
Sergeant-at-Arms
Theresa Smith
Quanex Building Products
Corporation
Linda
President’s Message: p. 1 • EWI of Houston Chapter Meeting Notice November: p. 2 • Blue Santa: p. 3 • Mission/Vision
Statement/Values/Strategic Goals; Did You Know; Calendar of Events: p. 4 •
Professional Development, Creating
Effective E-mail Communications: p. 5 • Firm Spotlight, Adell, Harriman, & Carpenter, Inc.: p. 6 • In The News: p. 7-8 •
Have You Met
Our Newest Reps: p. 9-10 • EWI of Houston Board Recaps: p. 11-12 • EWI of Houston Chapter Meeting
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Recap November: p. 13-16 • Birthdays and Anniversaries: p. 17 • Officers & Directors: Advisors: p. 18 • Committee
Chairs: p. 19 •
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Our Mission
EWI brings together key individuals from diverse
businesses for the purpose of promoting member
firms, enhancing personal and professional
development,
and
encouraging
community
involvement.
Our Vision
To be a global women’s organization of 5,000
engaged members empowering others for positive
change.
Houston Chapter Vision Statement
Values
Integrity I Excellence I Respect I Collaboration
EWI® of Houston aspires to be the
premier business organization of choice
for member firms and their key individuals.
Recognized by the Houston community as
an avenue to achieve personal and
professional excellence, every activity of
the Houston Chapter will fulfill at least one
of the objectives of the EWI, Mission
Statement.
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Our Strategic Goals
To strengthen, expand, and broaden
membership.
To provide member firms with meaningful
benefits.
To actively promote education for all
representatives.
To achieve a high level of community visibility
through service.
Corporate Office
3860 South 2300 East, Ste. 211
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
Phone: 801.355.2800
Fax: 801.355.2852
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ewiconnect.com
Calendar of Events
Thursday, December 10, 2015 - Chapter Meeting at
Sheraton Suites Houston Near the Galleria
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 - Board Meeting
Thursday, January 14, 2016 - Chapter Meeting,
location TBA, featuring guest speaker, Sharon Adams
DID YOU KNOW…
Professional Development
webinars are presented live
by EWI Corporate at 2 p.m.
Central Time the first
Tuesday of every month.
Quality speakers present useful information on
topics like negotiation, leadership, personal
finances, organization and more. These are
available for all EWI member firms and their
employees.
Not able to attend a webinar you are interested
in? There are over 30 archived webinars
available, most featuring both the recording
and presentation slides.
Log in to ewiconnect.com, click Members Only,
select Member Resources, then view the list of
webinars in the Professional Development
section.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016 - Board Meeting
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Submitted by Carole Pitts, 2015-2016 Communications Director representing John Daugherty, Realtors
Creating Effective E-Mail Communications
Although regularly used within an organization as a substitute for face-to-face dialogue, or a
telephone call, as a way to circumvent the necessity of preparing lengthy and properly formatted
written documents, e-mail is not always the best professional communications vehicle.
Create an effective e-mail by immediately establishing the proper tone by crafting a subject line
that is persuasive enough to convince the recipient that opening the e-mail is worth their time
(by default, therefore, that the message is worth reading). Do not exceed 50 characters and
make sure your subject line is an accurate representation of the content of your e-mail.
Begin your e-mail with a salutation then limit the content of the e-mail body to just the facts.
Try not to exceed five paragraphs. Make each paragraph concise and each paragraph should
deal with a separate idea. Use bullet points if you have multiple questions, suggestions or
explanations.
Don’t leave open-ended conclusions and provide specifics as to the next steps required, i.e. “A
few points from the 3rd quarter require clarification; may we discuss them this afternoon at our
budget planning meeting?” vs “Let me know what you think.”
Use a signature with your name and contact information at the end of your e-mail.
Before you send your e-mail, ask yourself if these questions are answered by your e-mail. What
does the recipient need to know? What steps does the recipient need to follow? Is a response
requested? Is there a deadline?
Use emoticons ( , etc.) sparingly; don’t obscure your message by making it “cartoony.” Don’t
be careless; e-mail is a legal and professional communication which can be used in a court of
law and should be regarded as a formal piece of writing.
Don’t use e-mail as a substitute for face-to-face or phone communications. Some recipients
respond better to a personal approach and some subjects are more easily resolved in that manner.
Resist the temptation to hide behind your computer, insteadpick up the phone or walk down the
hall.
An EWI webinar presentation by Joan M. Gallagher, Ph.D., Vice President—University Advancement
Friends University, Wichita, Kansas
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Firm Spotlight
Submitted by Jerry Lyon, representing Adell, Harriman, & Carpenter, Inc.
ADELL, HARRIMAN & CARPENTER, INC.
Investment Management & Financial Counsel
Adell, Harriman & Carpenter is fee-only investment advisory firm with assets under management of
over $615 million. AHC provides customized investment and wealth management services for individuals and families. Our principal owners bring a strong combination of expertise, experience and skill to
their management and investment policy roles. Each AHC investment portfolio is personally managed
by a firm principal, who develops solutions to support client objectives and meet their individual financial goals. Our firm is also able to implement custom planning items such as: retirement income, charitable gifting, college, insurance, mortgage refinance and cash management. Leia Carpenter is the executive representative for EWI. Her personalized approach assures that every client’s investment plan
properly relates to their unique situation with respect to investments and other financial matters.
Individual portfolios are constructed using a balance of cash, individual bonds and marketable stocks.
Equity accounts are managed with a customized selection of individual stocks diversified across the
Standard & Poor’s designated economic sectors. For alternative asset classes such as foreign stocks, real
estate and commodities the use of ETFs can be employed.
The one thing that truly puts AHC at the top is the excellent personal client relationships that our longterm employees provide and have developed through the multi-generational clients we have managed
over the past 20 years.
We are conveniently located in the Galleria. To learn more about the services AHC can provide please
contact Leia Carpenter or Jerry Lyons at 713-621-1155 or visit our website at www.ahcinvest.com.
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IN THE NEWS . . . . . . . .
Submitted by Patti Strawther representing James J. Postl Interests
Congratulations to EWI of Houston Firm Executive, Bob Harvey,
President & Chief Executive Officer of Greater Houston Partnership
The Friend of Education Award was presented to the Greater Houston Partnership by the
University of Houston’s Dean of the College of Education and the CEO Alumni Association
Board in recognition of their support of education, specifically in forming a new non-profit
called Early Matters. The Early Matters coalition is focused on raising awareness about the
importance of high-quality early education and advocating for increased investments in children. The overarching goal is for children to achieve reading proficiency by the end of third
grade.
Early Matters is chaired by EWI of Houston Executive, Jim Postl, Founder of James J. Postl
Interests. EWI of Houston firms are well represented among its partners by Greater Houston Partnership, HEB, Texas Southern University and the United Way of Greater Houston.
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IN THE NEWS . . . . . . . .
Submitted by Lindsey Duhon, representing Hilcorp Energy Company
Congratulations to EWI of Houston Firms, Among the Top Places to
Work in Houston!
EWI of Houston firms were well represented
in the Chronicle’s November 8, 2015 Top
Work Places article with Anadarko taking the
highest honor as the number 1 large company in Houston for which to work! Also honored in the large company category was
Landry’s, Inc.
Hilcorp Energy Company was number 5
among the top mid-sized companies.
Also listed among the top companies to work
for in Houston were Memorial Hermann
Health System and Martha Turner Sotheby’s
International Realty.
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Have You Met our Newest Reps?
Submitted by Shari Schiffman, 2015-2016 Membership Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
Cherie Fontenot, representing Petroleum Club of Houston, is
the Director of Membership. She has been with the Club for six
years beginning as the Catering Manager and receiving a
promotion at the beginning of this year to her current position.
The Petroleum Club of Houston is a historic private dining and
business club that has hosted countless energy industry events,
weddings and lunchtime business meetings. The importance of the
Petroleum Club can be linked to the evolution of the energy
industry and the professional community. It has served the
Houston business community as an international destination with
elegance and world-class cuisine for the past 67 years. Its
membership is reflective of professionals in the energy, medical,
legal, diplomatic and academic fields. The new 30,000 square-foot
Petroleum Club location features seven private dining rooms, a private chef’s table and an
English pub bar. The Club is carefully zoned to provide private member space as well as a
diversity of rentable spaces from intimate business meetings to galas.
Cherie was born and raised in Eunice, Louisiana, and moved to Houston in 2005 where she
enjoys the endless food choices and Houston’s ever-changing landscape. She is recently
engaged to be married in October 2016 and has 2 four-legged fur kids named Belle and
Wiley.
In her spare time, Cherie enjoys cooking, entertaining, gardening and spending time with
her friends and family. She says that she is excited to have the opportunity to learn more
about EWI of Houston and getting involved in her committees as well as building new
relationships and friendships.
Linae Acquisto, representing Greater Houston Partnership,
is Executive Assistant to Bob Harvey, President and CEO. The
Greater Houston Partnership’s main focus is to make Houston a
better place to live, work, and build a business. GHP was
recently awarded with a Star Award from the University of
Houston for their work with Early Matters and their continued
work on pre-K education initiatives.
Linae says she’s a military brat originally from San Diego,
graduating high school in Japan. She moved to Houston over
three years ago from Kansas City, Missouri (Go Royals!), and
says she loves Houston’s diversity and the food, as well as
enjoying taking in the Houston sights! She has two children; an 18 year old daughter and a
24 year old son. Linae is a breast cancer survivor so her current main hobby is
encouraging other women as they battle the disease.
Linae is looking forward to meeting and mingling with other professionals in EWI.
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Have You Met our Newest Reps?
Submitted by Shari Schiffman, 2015-2016 Membership Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
Edwin Mauricio, representing The Westin Galleria &
Westin Oaks, is Business Travel Sales Manager,
negotiating and setting sleeping room rates for corporations
across the country for their business travelers coming into
Houston.
Edwin was born and raised in Houston and has lived here his
entire life. He says that his favorite thing about his home
town is how rich in cultural diversity it is.
Edwin is the youngest of two children who were raised by a
loving mother and father who both worked extremely hard to
ensure that he and his sister were raised to be educated,
respectful and tolerant adults in society.
In his spare time, Edwin loves to work out, run, play video games, do yoga, travel and try
new foods that he has never tried before.
In EWI of Houston, Edwin looks forward to building strong relationships in the supportive
environment where everyone truly cares and looks out for one another.
Sheree Speck, representing Speck Insurance & Financial
Services, PLLC, is the owner and principal agent of her
company which is a full service insurance agency assisting with
all lines of insurance for individuals, families and small
businesses.
Speck offers value added personalized risk
management analysis and employee benefit services for their
clients. They evaluate risk exposure and assist their clients in
making informed decisions for themselves, their families or their
companies. Speck Insurance & Financial Services, PLLC is a
one-stop shop with a staff of caring professionals you can trust.
Sheree’s father was in the oil and gas industry and her family
lived where the oil was. Sheree was born in West Texas and has lived in Wichita Falls,
Bowie, Dallas, Garland and eventually Houston where she graduated from Klein High
School with Lyle Lovett. Sheree is the proud mother of two beautiful daughters, Sarah (age
24) and Hannah (age 21). Sheree loves to cook and travel and says that when she grows
up, she wants to be a tourist and eat her way through each country.
Sheree is looking forward to meeting everyone in EWI and being an involved member.
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EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS
Communications Report
Submitted by Carole Pitts, 2015-2016 Communications Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
The November 2015 EWIConnect was distributed on November 9, 2015. Special thanks to the
following contributors:
Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company
Donna Gurney, JLT Insurance Specialty Servicing Inc.
Patti Strawther, James J. Postl Interests
Tia Norman, Professional Sports Partners
Erin Brown, Osha Liang LLC
Lily Portales, Austin Industrial, Inc.
Jessica Witek, Redstone Group
Lindsey Duhon, Hilcorp Energy Company
Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates
Kori Peters, Hilcorp Energy Company
Shari Schiffman, John Daugherty, Realtors
Kathy Hibbard, United Way of Greater Houston
David Jones, D. Jones Photography
The deadline for submitting articles for the January issue of EWIConnect is Friday, December
18, 2015. Please forward news articles to Carole Pitts at [email protected].
Membership Report
Submitted by Shari Schiffman, 2015-2016 Membership Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
Membership Status as of November 17, 2015:
81
96
24
Member Firms
1 Life Member
Representatives (10 pending)
5 Honorary Members
Sustaining Members
0 Transitional Members
Total Number of Representatives – 126
Firms with 3 Representatives: 4
Firms with 2 Representatives: 17
Firms with 1 Representative:
55
Member Firms with a single rep, and rep is pending: 5
New Representatives:
Tina Aguilar—Shell Energy Resources Company
Linae Acquisto—Greater Houston Partnership
Replacement Rep Pending:
Austin Industrial, Inc.
Deloitte Services LP
Eschelon Advisors, LP
Houston Symphony Society
Lasco Enterprises
MetroStar
Metromarketing Services, Inc.
NRG Energy, Inc.
Quanex Building Products Corporation
St. Regis Houston
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EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS CONT’D.
Fundraising Report
Submitted by Lindsey Duhon, 2015-2016 Fundraising Director, representing Hilcorp Energy
Company
Our Fundraising Committee had a successful door prize drawing on November 12th at Crowne
Plaza Houston River Oaks. Many thanks to our ticket sellers – Carolyn Toriggino, Barbara
Camino, Adelaide DeBow, Michele Votano, Kathy Harber, and Martha Ceballos. They worked
very hard selling the tickets and did a wonderful job in raising $550 in ticket sales. Thanks to
Tasha Pirzad for drawing numbers!
The 2015-2016 Fundraising Committee would like to thank the following representatives for
supporting our chapter by graciously donating the following wonderful door prizes:
Stress Less! Door Prizes:
Riedel Wine Glass Gift Box with 2 Tasting Room Riedel red wine glasses, and a bottle of
Le Vigne Rosso. Courtesy of Astrid Calderon representing Lasco Enterprises
$50 gift card to L’Occitane en Provence. Courtesy of Courtney Castellanos representing
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
Four all-day passes for the Downtown Aquarium and free appetizer with dinner at
Aquarium Restaurant. Courtesy of Marilyn DeSimone representing Landry’s
Cuisinart programmable coffee pot and coffee set. Courtesy of Jamila Owens representing
MetroStar
$100 gift card for dinner at the Petroleum Club of Houston. Courtesy of NEW MEMBER
Cherie Fontenot representing Petroleum Club of Houston
Unique handcrafted stone cross. Courtesy of Michele Votano representing Atlantic
Relocation Systems
Floral Arrangement by Lexis Florist. Courtesy of Sue Habib (Executive) representing Lexis
Florist.
Kendra Scott Gives Back Shopping event
Friday, November 13th @ Rice Village location 6-8pm
Thank you to those who attended!
Estimated amount that EWI will receive: $750
The Committee will be reaching out to
members to solicit door prize
contributions for the December
meeting.
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NOVEMBER MEETING RECAP
Submitted by Tia Norman, 2015-2016 Public Relations Committee Chair, representing Professional Sports
Partners
Did you know if you pay for your meeting online you still have to RSVP to the Seargent at Arms? If you were at the
Houston chapter meeting that took place at the Crowne Plaza Houston River Oaks then you do! Linda Petticrew
kicked off the meeting and shared this fact as part of the "Did You Know" segment she'll carry out at each meeting
through the course of her term.
Donna Jones delivered a beautiful invocation before Colette Carlson shared some facts of her own. She had the
room laughing throughout the evening with some truths that hit close to home with her presentation Stress Less:
You Management vs. Time Management.
She encouraged us to recognize that change is going to happen but change as it relates to our level of stress has
to deal with us. Did you know:
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Stress has been linked to memory loss?
We're losing sleep due to stress?
78% of doctor visits are stress related?
Colette has some go-to’s for alleviating stress:
1. Manage expectations; in other words be realistic. Aim to have work life integration not work life balance. We
have a warped sense of how much we can get done in a day.
2. Take control or let it go.
3. I missed this one but I'm going to take Colette's advice and refer to #2!
4. Seek connection not perfection.
5. Stop multi tasking and start multi-asking.
Here are a few other things to consider:
When you hit snooze you're choosing procrastination as a way to start your day. Start with a ritual...something
small. Colette's ritual is to give appreciation and start her day with an intention.
How you talk to yourself matters. It takes three positives for every negative to stay sane.
Late people always do "one more thing."
Get uncomfortable with unfinished lists. That's how we move forward. Do less, or do it less perfectly, if you want
more time.
Make a not-to-do list.
You're never going to be able to pursue your hopes and dreams if you're busy reloading the dishwasher because
someone loaded it the wrong way (again, refer to #2 above).
Go for the gray - it's the small things that make a big difference and keep us from "shoulding” on ourselves.
It was a fun night full of great info to welcome our five new member firms!
Tia
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Courtney Castellanos and Sanela Hasagic, both representing
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
Rachel Carranza and Tasha Pirzad, both representing
Sewell Automotive Companies
Theresa Smith, Quanex Building Products Corporation
Jerry Lyon, Adell, Harriman & Carpeter, Inc.
Marifer Zambrano, L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Adelaide Debow, sustaining member
Kathy Harber, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation
Michele Votano, Atlantic Relocation Systems
Shari Schiffman, John Daugherty, Realtors
Linae Acquisto, Greater Houston Partnership
Edwin Mauricio, Westin Galleria & Westin Oaks Houston
Suzanne Trevino, Sheraton Suites Houston near the Galleria
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Guest Speaker: Colette Carlson
Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company
Tia Norman, Professional Sports Partners
Donnette Reil, Donnette Reil Design
Charlotte Daigle, American Cancer Society
Carolyn Toriggino, sustaining member
Mary Speltz, CIMA ENERGY, LTD.
Kathy Hibbard, United Way of Greater Houston
Delynn Walker, Texas Southern University
Mildred Loyd, Mustang Machinery Company, Ltd.
Stephanie Cleary, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
Lindsey Duhon, Hilcorp Energy Company
Barbara Stokes, Amegy Bank N. A.
Marlene Meyers, Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas
Guest speaker Colette Carlson causes Lily Portales,
Austin Industrial, Inc. some major stress!
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Introduced at the EWI of Houston November chapter meeting were new representatives, from left to right:
Edwin Mauricio representing Westin Galleria & Westin Oaks Houston; Linae Acquisto representing Greater Houston Partnership;
Cherie Fontenot representing the Petroleum Club of Houston; Jerry Lyon representing Adell, Harriman & Carpenter, Inc.; and
Sheree Speck representing Speck Insurance & Financial Services, PLLC
Talk about stress! One of the biggest fears most people share is a fear of public speaking.
These pros pulled it off without a hitch, making it look seamless and oh-so-easy!
From left to right: Linda Petticrew representing Shell Energy Resources Company;
Lindsey Duhon representing Hilcorp Energy Company, Lily Portales representing Austin Industrial;
Shari Schiffman representing John Daugherty, Realtors; and
Donna Jones representing Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852
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Georgia Graugnard
December 7
Patti Strawther
December 11
Lindsey Duhon
December 14
Marifer Zambrano
December 14
Member Firm Anniversaries
Alley Theatre
1 year!
Amegy Bank N. A.
1 year!
Austin Industrial
6 years!
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas
1 year!
Recipe for Success
6 years!
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852
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Officers and Directors
PRESIDENT
TREASURER
Shell Energy Resources Company
[email protected]
832-337-3121
Martha Turner Sotheby’s
International Realty
[email protected]
713-558-3271
Linda Petticrew
VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT
Stephanie Cleary
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Carole Pitts
John Daugherty, Realtors
[email protected]
713-626-3930
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR
Theresa Smith
Lindsey Duhon
Quanex Building Products
Corporation
[email protected]
713-877-5348
Hilcorp Energy Company
[email protected]
713-289-2626
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
Osha Liang LLP
[email protected]
713-890-1816
John Daugherty, Realtors
[email protected]
713-626-3930
Minuteman Press Post Oak
[email protected]
713-623-0703
Donna Gurney
JLT Speciality Insurance Services Inc.
[email protected]
713-325-7594
Erin Brown
Shari Schiffman
Marji Zamora
SECRETARY
Jessica Witek
Redstone Group
[email protected]
713-685-6714
Advisors
Kay Bart
Skerl & Associates
Past President 2003
[email protected]
713.858.6200
Kori Peters
Hilcorp Energy Company
[email protected]
713.209.2496
Past President 2014
Katherine Brown
Martha Turner Sotheby’s
International Realty
[email protected]
713-502-3090
Past President 2000
Carolyn Noack
LINBECK
[email protected]
713-966-5811
Past President 2015
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852
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EWI of Houston Monthly Newsletter
December 2015
ewihouston.org
Committee Chairs
ASIST
MENTOR RETENTION
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Hilcorp Energy Company
[email protected]
713-209-2496
Lily Portales
Erlinda Quintanilla
Austin Industrial, Inc.
[email protected]
713-641-3400
H-E-B
[email protected]
713-329-3924
BYLAWS
NOMINATING
WEB
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
[email protected]
713-207-5706
LINBECK
[email protected]
713-966-5811
Schlumberger Limited
[email protected]
713-375-3423
COURTESY
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Amegy Bank N.A.
[email protected]
713-232-2114
Skerl & Associates
[email protected]
713.858.6200
EWISP
PHILANTHROPY
Houston First Corporation
[email protected]
713-437-5207
Jackson and Company
[email protected]
713-520-6143
Cindy Joutraw
Barbara Stokes
Elisa Garcia
Carolyn Noack
Rebekah Robles
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ConocoPhillips
[email protected]
281-293-1259
Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
[email protected]
713-558-3268
Donna Jones
HOSPITALITY
PUBLIC RELATIONS & SOCIAL MEDIA
Sewell Automotive Companies
[email protected]
281-496-8797
Professional Sports Partners
[email protected]
713-481-1401
Tasha Pirzad
Cheri Ferguson
Kay Bart
HISTORIAN
Shayne Abramowitz
Kori Peters
Tia Norman
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
Toll Free: 1.877.4EWI-NOW / Phone: 801.355.2800 / Fax: 801.355.2852
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