President`s Message - Executive Women International

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President`s Message - Executive Women International
CHARTERED 1957
HOUSTON EDITION
April 2016
President’s Message
We have just celebrated Easter and I hope you got to spend time with
your family and friends. For the first time, my grown children were not
with me at Easter and it definitely was different not having them there. I
am blessed to have my parents still with me and here in Houston.
Especially during the Easter season I feel blessed to have my family,
friends and all my EWI friends. I am sure you feel the same way too.
We are all so blessed and we are able to bless others with our
Scholarship Programs, Reading Rallies and other philanthropy events.
Linda Petticrew,
Shell Energy
Resources Company
After reading through some of our EWISP applications, I was reminded
that EWI of Houston will have a chance to bless some great students
who will have a better chance of going to college if they win one of our
scholarships.
I hope all of you will be able to attend Executives’ Night on April 14th at
the Corinthian. This will be a very special meeting where we honor all
our member firm executives for their support and contributions toward
making EWI of Houston the largest and most successful chapter in the
organization. We want to recognize and thank our executives for their
leadership through challenging times and support their endeavors
toward a brighter future in the Houston community and beyond.
In addition to celebrating our executives, we will again conduct a live and
silent auction to benefit our B/C/D Programs. Our Fundraising
Committee has done a fantastic job and you will be excited to see all the
donations we have received. We have many silent auction items
including jewelry, sport memorabilia, sports tickets, theater tickets, getaways, wine and more wine and the list goes on. We also have some
great live auction items again this year. Be on the look-out for the
auction catalog that you will receive before Thursday so you can see
which items you and your executive and guests will want to bid.
Thank you for being a blessing to EWI of Houston and participating in
Executives’ Night and all our Chapter endeavors.
Linda
2015-2016
Officers & Directors
President
Linda Petticrew
Shell Energy Resources
Company
Vice President/
President Elect
Donna Gurney
JLT Specialty USA
Secretary
Jessica Witek
The Houstonian Hotel,
Club and Spa
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
Tasha Pirzad
Sewell Automotive
Companies
Sergeant-at-Arms
Theresa Smith
Quanex Building Products
Corporation
President’s Message: p. 1 • Upcoming Events: EWI of Houston Executive Appreciation Night, April’s Chapter Meeting Notice;
Heart and Sole Relay For Life; Kendra Gives Back p. 2-4 • Mission/Vision Statement/Values/Strategic Goals; Did You Know;
Calendar of Events: p. 5 • Interest Survey: p. 6 • Have You Met Our Newest Reps?: p. 7-8 • Professional Development, Some
Team Lessons
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Page Geese: p. 9 • Firm Spotlight: Houston First Corporation: p. 10 • EWI of Houston Board Recaps: p. 1114 • EWI of Houston March Chapter Meeting Recap: p. 15-19 • Birthdays and Anniversaries: p. 20 • Officers & Directors:
Advisors: p. 21 • Committee Chairs: p. 22 •
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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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
Integrity I Excellence I Respect I Collaboration
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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, April 14, 2016 - Executive Appreciation Night at
the Corinthian
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 - Board Meeting at Shell
Energy Resources Company
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - Deadline to e-mail
completed Interest Surveys to Carolyn Noack, LINBECK
Thursday, September 22, 2016 thru Sunday, September
25, 2016 - LCAM (Leadership Conference & Annual
Meeting) in Spokane, Washington
Houston Chapter Vision Statement
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.
DID YOU KNOW…
Why An Interest Survey Is
So Important ?
The nominating committee
needs to know if you want
to serve on the board as well as any
positions that may be of interest to you.
It is also important to choose more than one
committee you are interested in because
others might be interested in the same
committees as you.
The completed surveys are invaluable to
Vice
President/President-Elect,
Donna
Gurney, representing JLT Specialty USA, in
helping her to put you on the right
committee. She will also know if you want
to chair a committee or to serve on the
board.
This is a great way to let her know what you
are interested in and you will have more fun!
A survey for your use can be found on the
following page of this newsletter.
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Have You Met Our Newest Reps?
Submitted by Shari Schiffman, 2015-2016 Membership Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
Linda Castillo, representing Schlumberger Limited, is
Executive Assistant to Paal Kibsgaard, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, and joins her coworker Cheri Ferguson in
EWI of Houston. She ensures the smooth operation of the
Chairman’s office and represents her company with
professionalism, discretion, and kindness to all she comes in
contact with.
Schlumberger Limited is the world's leading oilfield services
company, providing the most complete range of services and
supplying their clients with the advanced technologies and
expertise required to identify, develop and manage
hydrocarbons effectively.
Linda is a fourth-generation Texan who grew up in
Friendswood with a large family that includes her parents, 5 sisters and 3 brothers. She is
happily married to her wonderful husband Richard, and they have an adorable Yorkie
named Bentley. Linda loves to travel and discover new cities and cultures. She also
enjoys gardening, music, the theater, and spending time with her family and friends.
Linda is looking forward to all of the networking opportunities within EWI as well as
developing new friendships.
Welcome back, Terri Lemons, representing Martha Turner
Sotheby’s International Realty!
Terri is Community
Outreach Manager which entails setting up proprietary areas
for agents to market to and assisting them with marketing
plans, social media, public relations with the Chronicle and
event planning. Terri is a returning rep for MTSIR. She
originally joined in 2008 but her job responsibilities became so
great she had to resign in 2015.
Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty is a recognized
industry leader nationally and internationally. The company is
the only residential real estate firm to be named one of Greater
Houston Partnership's Top Ten Houston Companies. MTSIR
serves the entire greater Houston area with offices located in
Briar Hollow/River Oaks, Memorial, the Bay Area, Kingwood,
and The Woodlands.
Terri is married to John and they have one fur baby, their dog Banjo. Both Terri and John
are big music fans and love to go to concerts. She also reads as much as she can and
enjoys baking, hiking and camping.
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Have You Met Our Newest Reps (cont’d.)?
Submitted by Shari Schiffman, 2015-2016 Membership Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
Renee McNeil, representing Corporate Move Consulting
Inc., is the executive for her company as well as their
representative. Renee markets and manages the business
as its president, as well as overseeing the staff and
providing project management where needed.
Corporate Move Consulting Inc. assists clients with business
relocation and activation. The company has been working
on exciting new projects such as managing the restack of
Shell’s 5,000 employees in downtown Houston and has
been hired on for a similar project in New Orleans.
Renee is originally from El Paso but has lived in Houston
since 1989. She is a single mother of a 15 year old son who
is a freshman at Lamar High School and a 17 year old
daughter who will be heading to New York for college in the fall.
Renee has a lake house on Lake Livingston and loves to spend time there with her family
and friends. She also loves to read and knit. She is looking forward to becoming active in
our chapter and meeting all our fantastic and caring members.
All three new members at their first official EWI of Houston Chapter Meeting, March 10, 2016.
Linda Castillo, Schlumberger Limited;
Terri Lemons, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty;
Renee McNeil, Corporate Move Consulting Inc.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Submitted by Donna Jones, 2015-2016 Professional Development Chair, representing Arch-Con Corporation
Some Team Lessons From Geese
When you start to doubt the wisdom of teamwork, heed these lessons
from an unlikely source -- a flock of geese.
 As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the
bird following. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole
flock adds 71% more to its flying range than if each bird
flew alone. Lesson: Teammates who share a common
direction and sense of community can get where they are
going quicker and easier when they travel on shared power.
 When the lead goose tires, it rotates back into the
formation and another goose flies at the point position.
Lesson: It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks and
sharing the leader’s role.
 When geese are flying in formation, the geese from
behind honk to encourage those in front to keep up
their speed. Lesson: Sometimes team members need
to hear a little honking.
 Whenever a goose is sick or wounded, two geese drop
out of formation to help and protect it. They stay with it
until it can fly again or dies. Lesson: Stand by one
another in times of trouble.
Adapted from 40 Tools For Cross-Functional Teams,
Walter J. Michalski. Productivity Press,
541 NE 20th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232.
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Firm Spotlight
Submitted by Elisa Garcia and Sandy Gracia, representing Houston First Corporation and
Natalie Young, representing Visit Houston
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EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS
Communications Report
Submitted by Carole Pitts, 2015-2016 Communications Director, representing John Daugherty, Realtors
The March Connect was distributed on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Special thanks to the
following contributors:
Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company
Donna Gurney, JLT Specialty USA
Lindsey Duhon, Hilcorp Energy Company
Shari Schiffman, John Daugherty, Realtors
Shayne Abramowitz, ConocoPhillips
Patti Strawther, James J. Postl Interests
Cheri Ferguson, Schlumberger Limited
Nancy Hubert, Pearce Industries, Inc.
Tia Norman, Professional Sports Partners
Kay Bart, Skerl & Associates
Kori Peters, Hilcorp Energy Company
Jessica Witek, The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
The deadline for submission of articles for the May EWI of Houston Connect is Friday, April 22,
2016. 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 March 16, 2016
78
97
21
Member Firms
1 Life Member
Representatives (8 pending)
5 Honorary Members
Sustaining Members
0 Transitional Members
Total Number of Representatives – 124
Firms with 3 Representatives: 5
Firms with 2 Representatives: 17
Firms with 1 Representative:
53
Member Firms with a single rep, and rep is pending: 3
New Representatives:
Terri Lemons – Martha Turner Sotheby’s
International Realty
Renee McNeil – Corporate Move Consulting, Inc.
New Firm:
Corporate Move Consulting, Inc.
Rep Resignations:
Erin Brown – Osha Liang, LLP
Ellen Jannik – Landry’s, Inc.
Reps Pending:
Austin Industrial
CHI St. Luke’s Health Organization
Houston Symphony Society
Landry’s, Inc.
Lasco Enterprises
Let It Fly Events, L.P.
Osha Liang, LLP
Quanex Building Products Corporation
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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
The Fundraising Committee had a successful door prize drawing on March 10th at The Westin
Houston Memorial City. Many thanks to our ticket sellers: Michele Votano, Atlantic Relocation
Systems; Candice Sanchez, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation; Alyssa Aboloff, Sullivan Group;
Kathy Harber, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation; and Sarah Smith, J.W. Mariott Houston Downtown.
They worked very hard selling tickets and did a wonderful job in raising $515 in ticket sales. Huge
thank you to Kathy Harber for running the entire process and announcing our winners!
The 2015-2016 Fundraising Committee would like to thank the following representatives for supporting our chapter by graciously donating the following door prizes:
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DSW Gift Card
Courtesy of Sanela Hasagic, representing Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
Tiffany & Co. Ballpoint Pen
Courtesy of Katherine Brown, representing Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
2 Club Level Rodeo Houston tickets to see Jake Owen on Wednesday, March 16th @ 6:45 pm
[Section 342, Row K, Seats 5 & 6].
Courtesy of Sheree Speck, representing Speck Insurance & Financial Services
2 Club Level Rodeo Houston tickets to see Jake Owen on Wednesday, March 16th @ 6:45pm
[Section 349, Row D, Seats 5 & 6].
Courtesy of Martha Ceballos, representing ELP Enterprises, Inc.
2 Club Level Rodeo Houston tickets to see Billy Currington on Saturday, March 12 at 3:45 pm
[Section 318, Row J, Seats 5 & 6]
Courtesy of Deborah Jones, representing CenterPoint Energy
2 TUTS tickets to Opening Night of Oliver! on Tuesday, April 5th @ 7:30 pm
Courtesy of Evan Camp, representing Theatre Under the Stars
2 Shell Gas Cards
Courtesy of Linda Petticrew, representing Shell Energy Resources Company
Upcoming:
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Auction contributions needed!
Please consider going BIG and asking your firm to sponsor to the highest of their ability! What
stand out auction item would really show off what your firm is all about? This is a spectacular
evening and we want all our member firm executives to walk the room and see the real power of
EWI! Make your executive proud on April 14th!
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Executives’ Night is Thursday, April 14th – Please mark your executives’ calendar and invite
colleagues!
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Bob Harvey, with Greater Houston Partnership has agreed to speak that evening
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EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS CONT’D.
Fundraising Report (cont’d.)
Submitted by Lindsey Duhon, 2015-2016 Fundraising Director, representing Hilcorp Energy
Company
Executives’ Night is an evening where we thank our Member Firm Executives for their support
throughout the year and honor them during a dinner program. We hold a silent and live auction that evening to raise funds for our Dollars for Scholars initiative.
Each committee chair has been contacted by our committee with a request to create a basket
to contribute for the silent auction, as in previous years.
Member Firms – Sponsorship letters will be mailed out shortly, please be on the look-out.
Please consider becoming a Dollars for Scholars Sponsor or contributing a silent or live
auction item – get creative! Some ideas: tickets for Texans, Rockets, Astros, Symphony, Alley
Theatre, Hobby Center, next year’s rodeo, vacation home stays, experiences, spa packages,
golf outings, clay shoots, guns, knives, ammo, golf clubs, leather furniture, helicopter rides,
resort packages, airfare, use of an event suite, home remodel services, decorator assistance,
home décor, baby/kid gear, cooking classes, landscaping services, memberships,
subscriptions, etc!
Dollars for Scholars Sponsorship Levels:
 $10,000 Platinum
 $ 7,000 Gold
 $ 5,000 Silver
 $ 2,500 Bronze
 $ 1,000 Crystal
100% of funds raised at and before Executives’ Night go to our EWISP and ASIST Scholarship
Program recipients.
The Fundraising Committee has broken into four sub-committees to tackle Executives’ Night
Acquisitions / Sponsorships – Internal/External
Logistics/Event Structure – Coordinate with Programs Committee
Silent Auction Set-up / Basket Coordination
Transaction Committee – Check-in, Check-out Processes
Check-in: Coordinate with SAA, Theresa Smith, Quanex Building Products Corporation
Check-out: Coordinate with Treasurer, Stephanie Cleary, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
AmazonSmile
Click here to shop Amazon via AmazonSmile, 0.5% of eligible purchases will go to EWI of
Houston. Stephanie Cleary, representing Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty has
set-up our AmazonSmile account for direct deposit to the chapter. Direct deposits will be
made once amount reaches $5.
Shopping link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/74-2456833
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EWI of HOUSTON BOARD RECAPS CONT’D.
Fundraising Report (cont’d.)
Submitted by Lindsey Duhon, 2015-2016 Fundraising Director, representing Hilcorp Energy
Company
EWI Corporate Offices / 3860 South 2300 East, Suite 211, Salt Lake City, UT 84019 /
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MARCH MEETING RECAP
Submitted by Shayne Abramowitz, 2015-2016 Communications Committee Member, representing Conoco Phillips
On March 10th, EWI of Houston met at the Westin-Memorial City in the
Magnolia Ballroom. The evening started with a special networking bonus of
complimentary wine provided by H-E-B. There was plenty of room to mingle,
enjoy our beverage, and compare bandana colors to determine our table
assignments, each table being named for a city of Texas (see pictures on page
19).
President Linda Petticrew, representing Shell Energy Resources Company, started the meeting with
a welcome to members, guests, and any executives in attendance followed by a little history of what
happened before on March 10th.
Of course, she had a captive audience for her “Did You Know” about why the interest surveys are
so important to fill out and return. The nominating committee needs to know if you want to serve on
the board, as well as any positions that may be of interest to you. She stressed the importance of
choosing more than one committee because others might be interested in the same position. These
completed surveys will help Donna put you on the right committee and she will know if you want to
chair a committee or want to be on the board. This is a great way to let her know what you’re
interested in and you will have more fun.
Cherrelle Duncan, representing the American Cancer Society, spoke to
us about Relay for Life. After a little bit of excitement when the lights
went out, Cherrelle provided us with a little history on how the event was
started. In 1985, Dr. Gordy Klatt decided to walk and run around a track
in Tacoma, Washington for 24 hours. He raised $27,000 to help the fight
against cancer; the next year his friends and family decided to join him.
We all know someone who has been affected by cancer so we hope you
will donate and/or join the EWI team “Heart and Sole“ at the Relay for
Life on May 7th at the Houston Sports Park.
Stephanie Hill, representing Recipe for Success, gave us an update on the Veg Out Challenge. The
challenge is to eat 30 different veggies in 30 days so sign up for Veg Your Heart Out with EWI of
Houston! She reported that as of 2:00 pm, our team had eaten 272 veggies (17% of our
membership) and we are beating EWI of San Antonio! She brought seed packets for the first 10
people who signed up on the site: Lindsey Duhon, Hilcorp Energy Company; Martha Ceballos, ELP
Enterprises, Inc.; Sarah Smith, JW Marriott Houston Downtown; Stephanie Cleary, Martha Turner
Sotheby’s International Realty; Rebekah Robles, Jackson and Company; Kathy Neal, Shell Oil
Products US; Marji Zamora, Minuteman Press Post Oak; Jamila Owens, Metro Star; Debbie Casey,
Hilcorp Energy Company; and Candice Sanchez, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation.
Vice President Donna Gurney, representing JLT Specialty USA, shared leadership quotes from
Nelson Mandela, Rosalynn Carter, Lord Dennis, Peter Drucker, John Rogers, Mia Angelou, followed
by the invocation. Dinner was enjoyed by all and our table was busy logging the veggies! Thank you
Erlinda Quintanilla, representing H-E-B for the fabulous cupcakes made by the H-E-B bakery as part
of our table decorations. Not only were they delicious, they were a great addition to the other rodeo
table decorations.
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MARCH MEETING RECAP (cont’d.)
After dinner, Nominating Chair Carolyn Noack, representing LINBECK, introduced and thanked the
nominating committee: Katherine Brown, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty; Donna
Gurney, JLT Specialty USA; Cindy Joutraw, CenterPoint Energy, Inc.; and Erlinda Quintanilla,
H-E-B.
The goal for the evening was to help us learn everything we ever wanted to know about serving as a
leader and more. Each of the following was given two minutes to describe their role and responsibility.
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Sergeant-at-Arms – Theresa Smith, Quanex Building Products Corporation
Program – Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company, for Tasha Perzad, Sewell
Automotive Companies
Membership – Shari Schiffman, John Daugherty, Realtors
Fundraising – Carolyn Noack, LINBECK, for Lindsey Duhon, Hilcorp Energy Company
Director-at-Large – Marji Zamora, Minuteman Press Post Oak
Communications – Jessica Witek, The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa, for Carole Pitts, John
Daugherty, Realtors
Secretary – Jessica Witek, The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
Treasurer – Stephanie Cleary, Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
Vice President/President Elect – Donna Gurney, JLT Specialty USA
President – Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company
I noticed a common theme and that was, “It’s been fun!” So, if you’re still not sure which committee or
leadership position is for you, call any one of the above to answer questions and help you make an
informed rewarding decision.
Survey forms were turned in to Katherine Brown at the meeting to be entered in the drawing for a $50
gift card. Linda Castillo, one of our new members, was the winner.
Membership Chair Shari Schiffman, representing John Daugherty, Realtors,
introduced new members: Linda Castillo, representing Schlumberger Limited;
Terri Lemons, representing Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty;
Renee McNiel, representing Corporate Move Consulting, Inc. (pictured here).
We all have our strategies for buying the winning door prize tickets and we had another great
selection of prizes for our March meeting. Our Fundraising Committee did another outstanding job.
President Linda Petticrew ended the meeting with a few announcements:
March 16 – next Board meeting to be held at Shell Energy Resources Company
March 19 – deadline for articles for EWI CONNECT
April 14 – next EWI meeting / Executives’ Night to be held at the Corinthian
April 27 – deadline to email completed Interest Survey to Carolyn Noack
Shayne
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Carolyn Noack, LINBECK;
Rosemary Powers, Wells Fargo Bank
Carolyn Toriggino, Sustaining Member;
Katherine Brown and Stephanie Cleary,
Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty
Mitch Daniels, Media Distributors, Inc.;
Cherie Fontenot, Petroleum Club of Houston
Donna Jones, Arch-Con Corporation;
Guests: Raquel Rosa and Geri Pacheco
Stephanie Cleary and Executive: Paul Kilian both with
Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Realty;
Lisa Diaz, Morton’s The Steakhouse - Houston Galleria;
Linda Petticrew, Shell Energy Resources Company
Donna Gurney, JLT Specialty USA;
Erlinda Quintanilla, H-E-B
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Mildred Loyd, Mustang Machinery Company, Ltd.;
Becky Dunn, Metromarketing Services, Inc.;
Susan Yates, Finger Interests
Cheri Ferguson, Schlumberger Limited;
Sanela Hasagic, Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.;
Patricia Martin, Memorial Hermann
Donna Gurney, JLT Specialty USA;
Cherie Fontenot, Petroleum Club of Houston
Barbara Stokes, Amegy Bank;
Carolyn Noack, LINBECK
Josette George and Shayne Abramowitz,
both with ConocoPhillips;
Kathy Harber, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation
Marlene Meyers, Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas;
Shari Schiffman, John Daugherty, Realtors
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Happy Birthday!
Theresa Smith
April 1
Stephanie Oehrlein
April 2
Linae Acquisto
April 16
Martha Ceballos
April 18
Shay Slattery
April 20
Linda Castillo
April 20
Marilyn DeSimone
April 23
Sanela Hasagic
April 25
Yvonne Mercado
April 27
Suzanne Trevino
April 30
Member Firm Anniversaries
ConocoPhillips
14 years!
PwC
14 years!
Silver Eagle Distributors
14 years!
Minuteman Press Post Oak
8 years!
Morton’s The Steakhouse-Houston Galleria
7 years!
The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
4 years!
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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
Sewell Automotive Companies
[email protected]
281-496-8797
John Daugherty, Realtors
[email protected]
713-626-3930
Minuteman Press Post Oak
[email protected]
713-623-0703
Donna Gurney
JLT Speciality USA
[email protected]
713-325-7594
Tasha Pirzad
Shari Schiffman
Marji Zamora
SECRETARY
Jessica Witek
The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa
[email protected]
713-685-6714
Advisors
Kay Bart
Skerl & Associates
[email protected]
713-858-6200
Past President 2003
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
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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
Arch-Con Corporation
[email protected]
713-255-7416
HOSPITALITY
Pending
Cheri Ferguson
Kay Bart
HISTORIAN
Shayne Abramowitz
Kori Peters
Donna Jones
PUBLIC RELATIONS & SOCIAL MEDI
Tia Norman
Professional Sports Partners
[email protected]
713-481-1401
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