Committees & Task Forces
Committee Chair
Staci Fields
Chamber Ambassadors are members that volunteer to represent the chamber at various events. Ambassadors also help new members navigate the Chamber.
Staff Liaison:
Emilee Lawrence
marketing@hwcoc.org
Committee Chair
James Selig
The Governmental Affairs Committee actively participates in legislative and public policy issues directly affecting the West Houston business community.
Staff Liaison:
Coby Johnston
events@hwcoc.org
Committee Chair Golf
Kari Werner
The Business Golf Committee coordinates the Chamber’s annual Business Golf Tournament.
Committee Chairs
Dee Jones
Anh Gilmore
The Business & Education Partnership Committee encourages mentorships & partnerships that help students with the transition from school to the workforce. This committee coordinates events intended to spread ideas in the form of short powerful talks on education, medicine, technology, and science.
Staff Liaison:
Coby Johnston
events@hwcoc.org
Committee Chair
John Alvarez
The Salute to Veterans Committee coordinates the annual Salute to Veterans Luncheon. This luncheon presents our community with the opportunity to recognize those who serve or have served in our military.
Committee Chair
Kristy Wills
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 our community navigate relevant business trends by providing insight into topics predicted to affect West Houston businesses in the following year.
Staff Liaison:
Kari Werner
kari@hwcoc.org
Committee Chair
Megan Salch
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 an exciting and uniquely feminine way.
Staff Liaison:
Kari Werner
kari@hwcoc.org