December EWI Connect - Executive Women International

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CHARTERED 1957
HOUSTON EDITION
December 2014
President ’s Message
Happy Holidays!
What an exciting time of year! Most of us are recuperating from the
Thanksgiving feasts we've all enjoyed, bringing out the holiday
decorations, and preparing for more occasions to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with family and friends. Amid the hustle and bustle
of decorating, shopping, gift-wrapping, baking, and card-writing, we also
find time to give back to the community.
Carolyn Noack
EWI committee meetings are in full swing, and the enthusiasm of our
members is exhilarating. Through our Philanthropy, EWISP and ASIST
Committees, we celebrate our blessings and reach out to others who are
not as fortunate. Never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed.
2014–2015
Officers & Directors
President
Carolyn Noack
LINBECK
Vice President/
President Elect
Linda Petticrew
Shell Energy Resources
Company
Secretary
Terri Lemons
Martha Turner Sotheby’s
International Realty
All of our representatives are encouraged to participate in the two events
scheduled in December by the Philanthropy Committee. We will be
collecting toys for underprivileged children at our December 11 meeting,
which will be distributed through the Blue Santa Program. If you don’t
have time to shop for toys, cash donations are always welcome. We will
also be making fleece blankets for all 2nd grade students at Clemente
Martinez Elementary School. We have 110 blankets to make and hope
you can join the fun on Saturday, December 13, at the office of Martha
Turner Sotheby’s International Realty. Although the event will be held
from 9:00am to 4:00pm, you can come and go as your schedule permits.
Friends and family members are also invited to participate in this service
project. Each can contribute the gift of time.
Fundraising
Kathy Hibbard
United Way of Greater Houston
I hope to see you in December and wish you all a very blessed and Merry
Christmas!
Membership
Lindsey Duhon
Hilcorp Energy Company
Sincerely,
Carolyn
Treasurer
Shari Schiffman
John Daugherty Realtors
Communications
Elizabeth Norwood
PwC
Director-at-Large, B/C/DP
Donna Gurney
Pon
Program
Kedrienne Day
Teach For America
Sergeant-at-Arms
Carole Pitts
President’s Message: p. 1 • Meeting Notice: p. 2 • Mission/Vision Statement: Did You Know; Calendar of Events: p. 3 •
November Meeting Recap: p. 4 • Philanthropy Committee Updates/Top Ranking Places Houston: p. 5 • 2014 Reading
Rally p. 6 • Professional Development: p. 9 • Firm Spotlight: p. 10 • Firm Recognition: p. 11 • Board Recaps: p. 13 •
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Meeting Photos:
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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.
Values
Houston Chapter Vision Statement
Integrity I Excellence I Respect I Collaboration
Our Strategic Goals
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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
Contact Information
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.ewiconnect.com
DID YOU KNOW…
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.
.Calendar
of Events
December 11
Monthly Meeting—JW Marriott Houston Downtown
Each representative
has been assigned to
two standing
committees. Share your
knowledge and expertise with
your committee. Let’s make EWI
of Houston an even better
organization than it is right now.
Remember:
December 18
Monthly Board Meeting - LINBECK
April 16-18, 2015
EWI Spring Conference in Milwaukee, WI
August 7-8, 2015
Texarkoma Board Forum in Houston, TX
September 23-26, 2015
EWI LCAM in Tulsa, OK
This is your chapter - be involved.
We can’t do it without you.
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NOVEMBER MEETING RECAP
Submitted by Karina Aguirre, representing PwC
EWI of Houston’s November meeting
was held at the Westin Oaks Houston
in the Galleria. Finding your way to
“The Roof” was a maze but well worth
it when you got to see the view of the
lights and busyness of the Galleria
area. Cocktail hour certainly provided
a wonderful time for connecting not
only with other members but also with
our many guests. It was an adventure
to find our tables and fun to admire the
mysterious centerpieces, which
included fake mustaches and
magnifying glasses to help us
investigate clues and discover “The
Hidden Rules of Success.”
Delynn Walker, representing Texas Southern University and Past President 2012, started off
dinner with an uplifting invocation. We were warmed up with a delicious butternut squash soup
that was followed by chicken Tuscany medallions and shrimp with artichokes, herb marinara
sauce and marinated prawns with Tasso ham cream. Dessert was a definite highlight with a trio of
Italian cream cake, a chocolate tower filled with raspberry mouse, and pistachio ice cream.
Natalie Young with Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau introduced our speaker
for the evening, Lori Giovannoni. Lori is a member of EWI of Salt Lake City and has the unique
ability to teach insight and wisdom in a way few others possess. She is viewed as a visionary
within the speaking field and has a keen ability to assist others to be
the best they can be. Lori filled our minds with encouragement as
she shared “The Hidden Rules of Success”. Though there was much
laughter, we all embraced the knowledge she had to share with us.
She provided us with a definition for “lead”. It means to guide into the
unknown. Lori stated that leadership can and must be taught, and
that everyone possesses leadership potential. She highlighted how
EWI is one of a few organizations that truly fosters this behavior
through our Academy of Leadership Program, which she originated.
Lori also suggested some reading. For those interested in the book
she referenced it is called “Bridges Out of Poverty” written by Philip
E. DeVol and Ruby K. Payne.
After Lori’s great presentation, Rosemary Powers, representing
Well Fargo Bank, asked everyone to bring an unwrapped toy to the
December meeting for the HPD Blue Santa Program. Next Kathy
Hibbard of United Way of Greater Houston held our door prize drawing, and the lucky winners
went home with their treasures. President Carolyn Noack, representing LINBECK, wrapped up
the meeting with a few announcements and thanked all who contributed to this evening’s success,
including David Jones, D. Jones Photography; Kedrienne Day, Teach for America; Linda
Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company; and Kori Peters, Hilcorp Energy Company.
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PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE UPDATES
Submitted by Annette Washburn, representing Waukesha Pearce
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2014 Reading Rally, cont’d
Submitted by Elisa Garcia, 2014-2015 Philanthropy Chair, representing Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
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2014 Reading Rally, cont’d
Submitted by Elisa Garcia, 2014-2015 Philanthropy Chair, representing Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Submitted by Lily Portales, 2014-2015 Professional Development Chair, representing Austin Industrial, Inc.
Listening…The Key to Effective Communication
By Kerry Robertson
Faculty member for U.S. Chamber’s Institute of Organizational Management
There are many benefits to being an effective listener. It improves communication and consequently decreases tension and stress. It encourages
mutual respect, cooperation, support and teamwork. It is also a powerful confrontation reduction skill. It allows real issues to surface. If you
master the skill of listening, you have mastered the powerful core of communication, connection and caring that can literally transform
conversations and relationships.
It’s important to remember that we all have a deep desire to be acknowledged and validated by others. We need to feel that we are being heard
and to know that others care enough to listen to what we have to say. We need to know that our words are valued. Listening validates the other
person.
How good of a listener are you? Do you have a tendency to do all of the talking and very little listening? Do you interrupt others before they finish
a thought? If you answer yes to these questions, you need to be aware of the negative signals you’re sending to other people.
Here are 3 simple steps that can help you become an effective listener and improve your communication skills. Good listening
habits take focus, mental energy, commitment and practice!
Step #1 STOP
 Stop what you’re doing and face the person talking to you. Give the person the gift of your undivided attention.
 Stop what you’re thinking and concentrate. Be attentive. Put your own ideas aside so that you can listen more attentively.
 Stop any distractions and eliminate listening barriers, such as the phone, loud noises and people walking into your office.
Step #2 LOOK
 Look at the person who is talking to you! Make eye contact. It is the glue of communication. Eye contact helps you connect and focus on
what the other person is saying. This simple courtesy goes a long way towards building and maintaining good
relationships.
 Look at facial expressions. Become an observer of what a person’s non-verbal signals are telling you about their true feelings and the
emotions behind their words.
 Look at a person’s entire body language. Again, observe all of the non-verbal clues being sent your way. How is the other person standing,
holding their arms and hands? Does their body language tell you they are nervous, confident, worried, impatient, open-minded or defensive?
Look and you will learn!
Step #3 LISTEN
 Listen twice as much as you speak and don’t interrupt. Zip your lip! Interrupting others while they’re talking is a definite sign of poor listening
skills and is considered to be just plain rude and inconsiderate. If you dominate conversations, you may appear to be lecturing or selfcentered, controlling or simply uninterested in what anyone else has to say. Good communication is not a one-way street. It is an exchange
of messages and feedback that flows back and forth between people. While listening, be sure to provide non-verbal or verbal feedback to
reflect your attentiveness and level of understanding. Feedback can be a simple nod, smile, grunt or groan, or a simple phrase such as “I
see” or “I understand.” Feedback shows interest and pushes the conversation forward.
 Listen with an open mind (easier said that done) and open body language. Don’t judge content while you’re listening to others. This is a sure
way to miss information that might be valuable to you. Remember that even dull, boring messages can be meaningful. To express interest,
lean towards the person who is speaking. To show that you’re open-minded, keep your arms open and unfolded.
 Listen between the lines and with all of your senses. Focus totally on the other person's words and underlying
messages. Pay attention to the tone of voice being used. It’s not always what we say but how we say it that
expresses our true feelings.
One last thing: It’s important to remember that every time you talk or listen to another person, you have the
opportunity to either build or tear down that relationship by the words you choose, your tone of voice and your
actions.
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FIRM SPOTLIGHT
Submitted by Sarah Smith, representing JW Marriott Houston Downtown
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
In the midst of this urban buzz, the new JW Marriott Houston Downtown made its spectacular
debut on September 24, 2014. To celebrate the iconic opening, JW Marriott worked with celebrity event planner and brand partner Colin Cowie to create an interactive grand opening
celebration filled with live performance art, memorable culinary experiences and headline
entertainment so guests can see, touch and taste their way through the new property.
Set in Houston's first skyscraper, originally built in 1910, this stylish hotel eloquently carries the
rich legacy of Houston into modern day. Enter the lobby and you'll be welcomed into the arms
of quiet sophistication and the JW Marriott Houston Downtown promise of intuitive service and
exceptional experiences. Beyond, find everything needed to enhance each experience you
collect, from our lavish guest rooms and tantalizing dining options, to an expert staff offering
personalized care and local knowledge.
Location
Located in the center of downtown Houston, the JW Marriott Houston Downtown is ideally situated within walking distance of the city’s important financial and corporate institutions, as well
as world-class dining, shopping and nightlife. JW Marriott Houston Downtown offers direct access to the tunnel system and is ideally located on both rail lines, ensuring plenty of opportunity to explore nearby attractions such as Toyota Center, Reliant Stadium
and George R. Brown Convention Center. Blending the features of a premier event facility with timeless elegance, thoughtful
amenities and award-winning service, this luxury hotel is an appealing choice for business travelers, leisure guests and meeting
planners alike.
Accommodations
JW Marriott Houston Downtown’s 328 guestrooms offers luxurious amenities to start the day or top off the night such as in‐room
coffee/tea, and nightly turndown service. Guests will find space to spread out whether in the 370‐square‐foot double/king rooms or
the 700‐square‐foot luxury suites. All rooms have 10‐foot ceilings with hand crafted crown molding and spacious bathrooms clad in
Italian marble, featuring stand-alone tubs; separate marble showers; expansive mirrors; 55 inch televisions ; terry bathrobes and
world class toiletries.
Culinary
In a city recognized for its thriving culinary scene, JW Marriott Houston Downtown’s Main Kitchen is set to become a new dining
destination. The restaurant offers an uncomplicated yet elegant menu inspired by the unique melting pot of Houston’s culinary cultures. Award-winning chefs Erin Smith and Sharon Gofreed develop globally inspired, seasonal menus based on locally sourced
ingredients. The 806 Bar & Lounge connects to Main Kitchen for a seamless dining experience. Guests can enjoy delectable small
bites, crafted cocktails, craft beers and carefully selected domestic and South American wines.
Spa by JW
JW Marriott Houston Downtown is proud to be the first hotel worldwide to feature Spa by JW, a new spa concept by the JW Marriott
brand developed in collaboration with JW Marriott brand partner and spa industry leader Aromatherapy Associates. Created to
re-imagine the spa experience, Spa by JW offers guests an intuitive experience that is luxurious yet purposeful with treatments and
products designed to address four core benefit states: Calm, Indulge, Invigorate and Renew. Services vary from a selection of 12to 25-minute express treatments for guests on the go to 60- to 90-minute full-service spa services.
Event Space
As The premier luxury hotel in downtown Houston, the JW Marriott Houston Downtown effortlessly hosts small-to-large-scale meetings, executive gatherings and sophisticated social events in 16,000 square feet of modern event space, including one elegant ballroom. All of this superb space is enhanced by our award-winning culinary team, whose extraordinary catering efforts augment your
event to another level. While you are staying with us, we strive to take care of your every desire by intuitively anticipating your
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Firm Recognition
Submitted by Carolyn Noack, representing Linbeck
Startup studio overcoming an entrepreneur shortage
By Chris Tomlinson
While the construction firm that bears his family name
was adding to the Texas Medical Center a decade ago,
Leo Linbeck III kept hearing about how great innovations
were going nowhere because no one was
commercializing them.
As a Stanford University graduate and lecturer, he
thought he understood what was needed. He decided to
start AlphaDev in addition to serving as executive
chairman of Linbeck Group.
"There's this narrative of the inventor who comes up with
the idea, and then the venture capitalist shows up and
writes them a $2 million check and they run off and a year
later they are bought for a zillion dollars," Linbeck told me
during an interview.
Life sciences technology can take 12 years to reach the
market. Linbeck recognized that having a management
team for each promising technology can burn through an
excessive amount of capital during the approval process,
ruining the young company before it generates any
income.
"Sometimes there is tremendous promise in the
technology, but the cash burn eats it up," he said.
He decided to spread his risk by investing in several
products at once, quickly abandoning the ones that were
not promising and hiring a single management team to
oversee all of them. That way, the managers would not
be committed to any one product, but focused on
developing only the best ones.
Linbeck recruited one of the more experienced life
sciences entrepreneurs in Greater Houston, Atul
Varadhachary. Varadhachary is a physician with a
The Texas Medical Center, Rice University, the Houston research doctorate from the Johns Hopkins School of
Technology Center and the University of Houston all have Medicine and a veteran of two major biotechnology
development companies.
incubators and accelerators committed to creating a life
sciences development center in Houston. Over the last
Linbeck, Varadhachary and CFO Mark Worscheh
eight years, Linbeck's team hopes it has developed a
renamed their privately held company Fannin Innovation
business model that will allow the private sector to bring
Studio. A key to the business model is raising money
Houston's innovations to market and create an
from state, federal and philanthropic grants that fund
entrepreneurial ecosystem.
basic scientific research and do not dilute investor equity.
Some technologies survive, some don't.
Commercializing the research coming out of Houston is
not only a moral imperative to provide better health care,
"We focus on getting the experiments done efficiently and
but an economic necessity to diversify Houston's
inexpensively through the shared-management model
economy.
and the grant funding process," Varadhachary said.
"Putting in a $5 million chunk as a venture capitalist, you
Creating an effective business model, though, is not easy.
are less tolerant of failure. I think our model accommodates the failures and learning from the failures."
"The most informative experiments are always the
failures," Linbeck said of AlphaDev's early angel-investor When Fannin acquires a technology and starts a
model. "We tried a bunch of different things. We tried a
company, Varadhachary works with the scientist to set
pure investment model, but we gave up on that pretty
commercial milestones alongside the research milequick because we couldn't find the people."
stones. As a managing partner, Varadhachary serves as
CEO of the early stage company until it can stand on its
The problem was a shortage of specialized entrepreneurs own.
who had successfully taken a drug or medical device from
"Our core opportunity is the researcher who loves doing
the laboratory, into the Food and Drug Administration
research, loves publishing, loves writing grants, but has
approval process and then to a major corporation for a
no interest in doing commercialization," he said.
big payoff.
He soon discovered that model doesn't work in Houston,
at least not in life sciences.
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Firm Recognition, cont’d
Submitted by Carolyn Noack, representing Linbeck
To date, Fannin has raised for its portfolio companies
more than $20 million from grants, including $7.1 million
from the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas,
and over $15 million in equity. Fannin has yet to sell one
of its companies, but Varadhachary said a sale is likely
next year.
Houston-area universities all have entrepreneurship
programs, but until those graduates gain experience,
Linbeck, Varadhachary and Worscheh have developed an
innovative business model that goes beyond making
money. They are trying to build an entrepreneurial
ecosystem.
Fannin's business model also relies on paid internships
and fellowships for graduates and post-graduates of the
Texas Medical Center's many research programs.
Linbeck and Varadhachary want to give people with real
science skills a taste of entrepreneurship.
Atul Varadhachary, MD, PhD
Managing Partner, Fannin Innovation Studio
3900 Essex Lane, Suite 575, Houston, TX 77027
Tel: 832-315-4807
[email protected]
http://www.linkedin.com/in/varadhachary
"We have to build capacity, and it's all about people,"
Linbeck said.
Article from the Houston Chronicle.
Fannin has eight companies, three of which are in
relatively advanced stages of development. Procyrion
makes a heart device that can be implanted using a
catheter. Pulmotect, which recently finished a Phase I
human study, is an inhaled drug that stimulates the
immune system against the flu, pneumonia and some
bioterror agents.
BreviTest Technologies, which is developing a device that
doctors can use to run blood tests in minutes, recently
won second place at the Houston Technology Center's
annual Goradia Innovation Prize contest.
Last month I wrote a column about the need for more
angel investing in Houston. While Linbeck was too polite
to tell me I got it wrong, he did make the case that the real
problem is a lack of veteran CEOs with experience in life
science startups. We probably need both.
Walter Ulrich, CEO of the Houston Technology Center,
said his accelerator and other projects in Houston are
also working to overcome the CEO shortage, all using
different approaches.
"Fannin Studios is a great model in an environment where
we don't have all kinds of life science CEOs sitting around
waiting for their next gig," he said. "To the extent that Leo
and Atul can make it more efficient in the early stages,
that means we can save those CEOs for later-stage
opportunities."
Leo Linbeck III
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EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS
Communications Report
Submitted by Elizabeth Norwood 2014-2015 Communications Director, representing PwC
The November EWIConnect was distributed on November 4, 2014. Special thanks to the following contributors:
Carolyn Noack, LINBECK
David Jones, D. Jones Photography
Lily Portales, Austin Industrial, Inc.
Karina Aguirre, PwC
Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates
Lindsey Duhon, Hilcorp Energy Company
Shari Schiffman, John Daugherty Realtors
Special thanks to the Communications Committee members for their efforts.
The deadline for submitting articles for the December issue of EWIConnect is Friday, November 21, 2014.
Please forward news articles to Elizabeth Norwood at [email protected]
Membership Report
Submitted by Lindsey Duhon 2014-2015 Membership Director, representing Hilcorp Energy Company
81
Member Firms
1
Representatives
3 Honorary Members
22
Sustaining Members
2 Transitional Members
132
Total Membership
104
Life Members
Representative Resignations:
Ellen Ramsey – Let It Fly Events, L.P.
(Ellen will continue to support EWI, but will do so as the firm executive rather than a rep).
Rebekah Robles will remain Let It Fly Events’ rep
New Transitional Member: Cameron Eubank, formerly with Haven
Fundraising Report
Submitted by Kathy Hibbard 2014-2015 Fundraising Director, representing United Way of Greater Houston
The Fundraising Committee conducted a successful door prize drawing on November 13th at the Westin Oaks Houston with 8
door prizes. Ticket sales totaled $590! A big thank you to our ticket sellers, Barbara Callender, Barbara Camino and Carolyn
Toriggino.
The 2014-2015 Fundraising Committee would like to thank the following representatives for supporting our chapter by
graciously donating the awesome door prizes we had:
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Caitlin Rance representing LINBECK
Linda Petticrew representing Shell Energy Resources Company
Erin Brown representing Osha Liang LLP
Mary Margaret Carroll representing MMCarroll & Associates
Donette Reil representing Donette Reil Design
Terri Lemons representing Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
Carole Pitts representing John Daugherty Realtors
Adelaide Debow, Sustaining Member
Once again, the Fundraising Committee sincerely thanks all the representatives and guests for supporting our monthly
fundraising activities and making this year amazingly successful!
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Andrea Sankey, Guest from Teach for America
Lori Giovanni, Guest Speaker
Stacey Spears, Houston Symphony Society
Kori Peters, Hilcorp Energy Company
Katelyn Orenchuk, Hutton Hinson,
Guests from Texas Medical Center
Rosemary Powers, Wells Fargo Bank
Lisa Diaz, Morton’s The Steakhouse
Sara Waguespack, John Daugherty Realtors
Alyssa Aboloff, Sullivan Group
Tasha Pirzad, Sewell Automotive Group
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Melissa Goodman, Nicole Ortiz, and Lily Nygren
Guests from Hilcorp Energy Company
Barbara Stokes, Amegy Bank
Lori Giovannie, Guest Speaker
Brenda Bart Abshire, Guest
Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates
Tommie Frost, Guest
Rachel Price, Guest
Meredith Brown, American Cancer Society
Stephanie Hill, Recipe For Success
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Delynn Walker, Texas Southern University
Patricia Martin, Memorial Hermann
Debbie Lightfoot, Medistar Corporation
Jamila Owens, Metro Star
Deborah Mayfield, Metro Star
Natalie Young, Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Lori Giovanni, Guest Speaker
Kathy Hibbard, United Way
Patricia Martin, Memorial Hermann
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Barbara Callender, Sustaining
Barbara Stokes, Amegy Bank
Glenda Carmen, Guest from Channel 13
Donna Jones, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
Mary Speltz, CIMA ENERGY, LTD
Rene Cardy, Guest from ConocoPhillips
Patti Strawther, James J. Postl Interests
Patti McLean, Transition; Becky Dunn, Metro Marketing
Liz Palacios, TransCanada
Kedrienne Day, Teach for America
Angelica Reyes, Guest from John Daugherty Realtors
Kathy Harber, Cabot Oil & Gas
Liz Palacios, TransCanada
Cheri Furgeson, Schlumberger Limited
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Georgia Graugnard
December 7
Patti Strawther
December 11
Lindsey Duhon
December 14
Marifer Zambrano
December 14
Mary Stehling, CPS
December 28
Member Firm Anniversaries
Austin Industrial, Inc.
5 years
Recipe For Success
5 years
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Officers and Directors
PRESIDENT
Carolyn Noack
LINBECK
[email protected]
713.966.5811
VICE PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT ELECT
Linda Petticrew
Shell Energy Resources Company
[email protected]
832.337.3121
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Kedrienne Day
Teach For America
[email protected]
TREASURER
Shari Schiffman
[email protected]
713.561.6664
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Carole Pitts
John Daughery Realtors
[email protected]
713.561-6878
COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Norwood
PwC
[email protected]
713.356.6681
FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR
Kathy Hibbard
United Way of Greater Houston
[email protected]
713.685.2758
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE
[email protected]
713.289.2626
Pon
[email protected]
713.365-2534
Lindsey Duhon
Donna Gurney
713.523.4100
SECRETARY
Terri Lemons
Martha Turner Sotheby’s International
Realty
[email protected]
713.558.1996
Advisors
Kay Bart
Skerl & Associates
Past President 2003
[email protected]
281.940.0290
Kori Peters
Past President 2014
[email protected]
713.209.2496
Delynn Walker
Texas Southern University
Past President 2012
walker_dx_tsu.edu
713.313.6874
Honorary Advisor
Barbara Callender
Sustaining/EWI of Houston
Past President 2004
[email protected]
281.395.2226
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Committee Chairs
ASIST
MENTOR RETENTION
Minuteman Press Post Oak
[email protected]
713.623.0703
Martha Turner Sotheby’s
International Realty
[email protected]
713.558.3268
Marji Zamora
BYLAWS
Mary Speltz
CIMA ENERGY, LTD.
[email protected]
713.739.6629
Donna Jones
Hilcorp Energy Corp
[email protected]
713.209-2496
PARLIAMENTARIAN
Kay Bart
American Cancer Society
[email protected]
713.621.7525
Skerl & Associates
[email protected]
713.207.5706
EWISP
PHILANTHROPY Co-Chair
Houston Symphony Society
[email protected]
713.238.1412
Greater Houston Convention &
Visitors Bureau
[email protected]
713.437.5207
Susan Yates
Finger Interests
[email protected]
713.621.7525
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Delynn Walker
Texas Southern University
[email protected]
713.313.6874
Elisa Garcia
PHILANTHROPY Co-Chair
Annette Washburn
Waukesha-Pearce Industries,
Inc.
713.551.0309
HOSPITALITY
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NRG Energy, Inc.
[email protected]
713-537-3102
Austin Industrial, Inc.
[email protected]
713.641.3400
Roni Noble
Let It Fly Events, L.P.
[email protected]
713.863.9990
Kori Peters
Charlotte Daigle
HISTORIAN
Rebekah Robles
NOMINATING
COURTESY
Stacey Spears
PUBLIC RELATIONS ,
SOCIAL MEDIA, WEB
Lily Portales
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