Committees & Task Forces
Committee Chair
Staci Fields
BlueOx Moving & Storage
Chamber Ambassadors are members that volunteer to represent the chamber at various events and become mentors or point of contact for incoming and new members.
Staff Liaison:
Jeffrey Reich-Hale
Membership@hwcoc.org
Committee Chair
Dee Jones, Alief ISD
Anh Gilmore, Harmony Public Schools
The Business & Education Partnership Committee encourages mentorship & Partnership that help smooth the transition from schools to the workforce. This committee coordinates events aimed to spread ideas in the form of short powerful talks on education, medicine, technology, and science.
Staff Liaison:
Kari Werner
Kari@hwcoc.org
Committee Chair Golf
Richard Nevins
The Business Golf Committee coordinates the chamber’s annual Business Golf Tournament. Ladies on the Green is a sub-committee of the Business Golf Committee that concentrates on the golf clinic & networking event tailored for women.
Staff Liaison:
Kari Werner
Kari@hwcoc.org
Committee Chair
Beth Guide, Owner
Vertical Web
The Business Resource Committee coordinates Coffee Talk and the Learn It Series which provide an education opportunity to improve business practices in West Houston.
Staff Liaison:
Jordan Brown
Events@hwcoc.org
Committee Chair
Suzy Hartgrove
The Governmental Affairs Committee educates membership and actively participates in legislative and public policy issues directly affecting the West Houston business community.
Staff Liaison:
Kari Werner
Kari@hwcoc.org
Committee Chair
Richard Nevins
The WHBS Committee coordinates the annual West Houston Business Summit to announce the findings of the annual economic study focused on West Houston. WHBS is designed to help business owners prepare for the coming year with a combination of insight from one of the top economists in the area and a panel of key executives from the most important business segments, owners, managers, and executives.
Staff Liaison:
Kari Werner
Kari@hwcoc.org
Committee Chair
Clyde Bryan
The Salute to Veterans Committee coordinates the annual Salute to Veterans Luncheon. The Salute to Veterans Luncheon is the most heartfelt among out members and presents the opportunity to recognize those who serve or have served in our military.
Staff Liaison:
Kari Werner
Kari@hwcoc.org
Committee Chairs
Megan Salch, Owner
Tell Your Tale Marketing
This Committee of empowering women coordinates a four-part event series aimed at key businesswomen in West Houston, including C-Level Executives and female business owners. These events are created to provide opportunities to network, connect, and promote business in in an exciting and uniquely feminine way.
Staff Liaison:
Kari Werner
Kari@hwcoc.org