BAHEP Annual Report 2017

2017 Annual Report

Partnerships for Progress

Opposite page: BAHEP led a delegation of 130 travelers to Austin, Texas, on Feb. 28, 2017, and held 200 scheduled

meetings with the governor, lieutenant governor and selected legislators to advocate for the region’s legislative priorities. BAHEP teamed with the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce for the meetings. (Photo courtesy of Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce)

CONTENTS Board of Directors Letter from the Outgoing Chair Letter from the Incoming Chair Letter from the President Partnerships for Progress Partnerships for … A Vibrant Business Environment Partnerships for … A Resilient, Sustainable Infrastructure Partnerships for … Stability and Integrity

2018 Executive Committee 2018 Ex Officio Members of Executive Committee Membership BAHEP Service Region

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Board of Directors 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chair: Greg Smith, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Clear Creek Independent School District Vice Chair: Jayant Ramakrishnan, Ph.D., COO, Bastion Technologies, Inc. Secretary: Richard (Rich) Jackson, NASA Strategic Account Executive, Leidos Treasurer: Jennifer Bowers, Partner, Bowers & Sadler, LLP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Brent Cockerham, Market President, Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T) Dick H. Gregg, Jr., Attorney-at-Law / President, Gregg & Gregg, P.C. Fred B. Griffin, Founder & Chairman, Griffin Partners, Inc. W. Michael Hawes, D.Sc., Vice President Human Space Exploration and Orion Program Manager, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D., Chancellor, San Jacinto College District Richard (Rich) Jackson, NASA Strategic Account Executive, Leidos Tim Kropp, Executive Vice President, MRI Technologies Ron W. Masters, President, MaximGroup Dennis W. Petersen, P.E., President, Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. Victor Pierson, President / CEO, Moody National Bank Jayant Ramakrishnan, Ph.D., COO, Bastion Technologies, Inc. Greg Smith, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Clear Creek Independent School District William A. Staples, Ph.D., President, University of Houston-Clear Lake EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HONORARY CHAIRMAN Frans Gillebaard (1939 - 2013)

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Jennifer Bowers, Partner, Bowers & Sadler, LLP Gale E. Burkett, President / CEO, GB Tech, Inc. John Elbon, Vice President / General Manager, Space Exploration, The Boeing Company Lon F. Miller, Senior Vice President / General Manager, Jacobs Bernard A. Milstein, M.D., President, The Eye Clinic of Texas Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., Director, NASA Johnson Space Center John Wilkins, CEO, CLC Properties BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mike Bloomfield, Vice President & General Manager, Oceaneering Space Systems, Inc. Genie Bopp, Vice President, Human Performance & Engineering Division, KBRwyle Gale E. Burkett, President / CEO, GB Tech, Inc. Todd Caliva, CEO, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center David L. Callender, M.D., President, UTMB Health Jeffrey E. Carr, Vice President, Aerospace Communications, Griffin Communications Group Brent Cockerham, Market President, Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T) Mark Conrad, Owner, Express Employment Professionals Darren Crowell, President, Cimarron Fernando De La Peña, President / CEO, AEXA Aerospace, LLC Brian Duffy, Executive Director, Space Exploration Coalition, Orbital ATK John Elbon, Vice President / General Manager, Space Exploration, The Boeing Company Michael Flanagan, Director, External Affairs, AT&T Marcy Fryday, Marketing Director, Lakewood Yacht Club Mike Furin, Vice President, My FlooringAMERICA Mark Gittleman, P.E., Executive Vice President, Intuitive Machines, LLC

Lloyd Graham, Superintendent of Schools, La Porte Independent School District Dick H. Gregg, Jr., Attorney-at-Law / President, Gregg & Gregg, P.C. Fred B. Griffin, Founder & Chairman, Griffin Partners, Inc. Phil Griffis, President, The Law Office of Phil Griffis Marc Havican, President, Space City Films, Inc. W. Michael Hawes, D.Sc., Vice President Human Space Exploration and Orion Program Manager, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D., Chancellor, San Jacinto College District Richard (Rich) Jackson, NASA Strategic Account Executive, Leidos Bobbie Jessie, President / CEO, JES Tech Don Kelly, Ph.D., President, Encore Business Consulting John Kennedy, Commissioner, Port Houston Tim Kropp, Executive Vice President, MRI Technologies Arturo Machuca, General Manager, Ellington Airport & Houston Spaceport, City of Houston, Houston Airport System John Martinec, President, AeroSys, LLC Ron W. Masters, President, MaximGroup Robert McAfoos, President, Barrios Technology Lon F. Miller, Senior Vice President / General Manager, Jacobs Brenda Miller-Fergerson, Director of Communications / Human Resources / Special Projects, City of Kemah Sergio (Checo) Muniz, President, CYFOR Technologies, LLC Stephanie Murphy, Deputy CEO, MEI Technologies, Inc. Denise Navarro, President, Logical Innovations, Inc. Dan Newman, CEO, Houston Methodist St. John Hospital Dennis W. Petersen, P.E., President, Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam, Inc. Victor Pierson, President / CEO, Moody National Bank Jayant Ramakrishnan, Ph.D., COO, Bastion Technologies, Inc.

John Russo, General Manager—Houston Site, UTC Aerospace Systems Greg Smith, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Clear Creek Independent School District William A. Staples, Ph.D., President, University of Houston-Clear Lake Charlie Stegemoeller, Vice President, Program Management, SAIC Jim Sweeney, Owner, Minuteman Press—Bay Area Gwen Wagner, CEcD, CCD, Manager, National Sales ED, CenterPoint Energy John Wilkins, CEO, CLC Properties BOARD EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Jennifer Bowers, Partner, Bowers & Sadler, LLP Chad Burke, President / CEO, Economic Alliance Houston Port Region Mary Alys Cherry, Editor and Publisher, Bay Area Houston Magazine Ruby Cubley, Individual Member Cindy Harreld DeWease, President / CEO, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Bernard A. Milstein, M.D., President, The Eye Clinic of Texas Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., Director, NASA Johnson Space Center Bix Rathburn, Ph.D., Director of Economic Development, Galveston County Mike Shields, Executive Director, Baytown/West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation Jeff Sjostrom, President, Galveston Economic Development Partnership Steven Skarke, Vice President, Kaneka North America, LLC Mike Sullivan, Director of Governmental and Public Affairs, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Hajime “Sam” Suzuki, Vice President, Administration, Kuraray America, Inc.

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Letter from the Outgoing Chair Thank you for the honor and privilege of allowing me to serve as chair of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership over the past year.

While our collective impulse might be to banish a stormy 2017 to a distant memory as soon as possible, I believe there is much to be celebrated and of which to be proud.

PEOPLE & PARTNERSHIPS: We have a very special and unique resource of cross industry leaders who come together to connect, support and maximize the potential of this region. This model collaboration is what sets our region apart and is what I believe to be advancing the continuous diversification and growth of cluster industries in Bay Area Houston.

A hallmark of collaboration, members of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and League City Regional Chamber of Commerce delivered a unified message to Austin in advance of the 2017 legislative session.

The delegation conducted 200 meetings on critical agenda items that impact business, industry and quality of life for our area and citizens.

While our citizens suffered the wrath of Hurricane Harvey, BAHEP was on the case working with the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance to urge the House of Representatives to pass a package that would expedite aid to Harvey and Irma victims.

INFLUENCE: Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership has been steady at the helm of several of the most high-impact projects to this region.

Through hundreds of strategic face-to-face visits with both our state and nation’s legislative leaders, BAHEP continues to lead the charge on adequate federal funding for the advancement of human spaceflight, an interest with far reaching economic impacts in Bay Area Houston. BAHEP was recognized for its contribution to the NASA Transition Authorization Act in March, and in May, Congress appropriated an increase of $368 million in NASA funding from FY2016.

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’s leadership and exhaustive marketing and information campaign on the Coastal Spine system yielded tangible progress on the project in 2017. The endorsement of Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush and additional research funding granted by the General Land Office to Texas A&M University Galveston are just a 4 < Letter from the Outgoing Chair

few examples of how the region-critical flood protection project continues to gain traction. Most recently, BAHEP led a delegation to Washington D.C., by invitation of the American Chemistry Council, for high-level meetings that will intensify the spotlight on the national interests and economic benefits of the Coastal Spine system. The funding and construction of the Coastal Spine must continue to be one of the highest priorities; so, let’s get the job done! After all, our world depends on us.

LEADERSHIP: I especially want to thank President Bob Mitchell for his vision and the steadfast leadership he has brought to this organization for the past 10 years. BAHEP sets the standard for a memberdriven organization with a high-performing Board of Directors, hard-working committees and a membership that is active, engaged and invested in the critical issues and opportunities that drive our area.

For wherever your contributions fall within the above and other successes of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, I extend my heartfelt thanks.

Lastly, and on a more personal note, as the leader of 42,000 students, thousands of whom were dramatically impacted by the devastating floods, I am forever grateful and inspired by the compassion and outpouring of support this community showed our children and families in their most dire need. There is no community like the Bay Area Houston community.

Warmest wishes for a joy-filled and prosperous 2018.

Greg Smith, Ph.D. Chair, Board of Directors Superintendent of Schools Clear Creek Independent School District

Letter from the Incoming Chair Dear Community Partners, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) is committed to stimulating regional economic development and employment, which ultimately improve the quality of life in our community. The work of BAHEP is anchored in three core values: regional collaboration, responsible leadership, and operational integrity. When all of these attributes are put into action, we see an organization that ties business and industry, education, government, and community together.

We see an organization that has earned a reputation of being a leader in the Gulf Coast region, the state and the nation.

It has been an honor to work closely with BAHEP over the last several years and have the opportunity to observe and participate in the strategy and efforts that have promoted the economic prosperity of our region. BAHEP is known for its pioneering work with NASA and human space flight, but BAHEP is more than that. As Chancellor of San Jacinto College, I can tell you that our partnership has included work in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, maritime, workforce training, and on legislative issues. Additionally, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership has worked with Texas A&M University at Galveston for the past nine years on the coastal spine initiative. BAHEP led the coastal spine promotion and funding efforts in the Gulf Coast region, which has resulted in support for this hugely important project at the state and national levels. All of these areas are key to Bay Area Houston and the diversity of the businesses that call our region “home.”

stands together in the face of adversity.

It is our compassion for others, our can-do spirit, and our collaboration that are the strengths of BAHEP and of all the businesses, industries, municipalities, and entities that make up its membership.

As we journey into 2018, let’s not forget what makes this region strong. I look forward to our continued partnerships and relationships, and the continued prosperity of our region. I am honored to be part of that journey!

Sincerely,

Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D. Chancellor, San Jacinto College

As all of your businesses can attest, 2017 has been an interesting year in the Gulf Coast region, to say the least! From the Super Bowl, to Harvey, to a World Series Championship, we have definitely seen our highs and lows. As we move forward into 2018, I hope we keep our strong partnerships and relationships at the forefront of all we do. One thing the world learned from Hurricane Harvey, that we already knew, is that we are a region that pulls together and

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Letter from the President It’s always an interesting challenge trying to wrap up a year’s worth of work into just a few paragraphs. The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership is fortunate in that this is always a good challenge and not one that leaves us asking, “What was significant enough to write about this year?”

BAHEP’s 2017 Annual Report focuses on Partnerships for Progress. The organization has built strong partnerships throughout the region and beyond since its formation in 1976. As great as these partnerships are, I believe that our most significant partnership is with our members.

Every day we leverage the strength of our members in order to meet the goals that we established for ourselves in our newest five-year strategic plan. It takes all of our members, not just one or two, to make BAHEP the respected, dynamic organization that it has become over the past four decades.

It is often said that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and this especially applies to membership in a non-profit organization like BAHEP. Our members may not fully realize just how vital each one of them is to the work that we do. There is definitely strength in numbers; however, there is strength in diversity, as well.

The region’s five major industry clusters of aerospace and aviation, healthcare, maritime and logistics, specialty chemical, and tourism and recreation are well represented within BAHEP as are the four major service clusters of education and workforce development, governmental services, licensed professional services, and business support services.

The close partnerships we work diligently to maintain with our members serve as windows to the needs of the region. This allows us to effectively address those needs, which we often accomplish by, again, leveraging the strength of any number of our members. This

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is frequently accomplished through BAHEP’s very active committee system that truly has “boots on the ground” when it involves workforce and economic development concerns.

In 2017 this was especially true in our initiatives to ensure adequate funding for NASA and in our efforts to build a coastal spine. Support for the coastal spine has increased dramatically with The American Chemistry Council in Washington, D.C., Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner all standing firmly behind getting this project out of the concept stage and into construction mode.

As you read through this annual report, keep in mind that it reflects the efforts of the BAHEP staff and members working in partnership to make Bay Area Houston one of the most progressive regions in the entire country.

Bob Mitchell President

Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Partnerships for Progress This year, 2017, marks the first year of the implementation of the 2017—2021 Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Strategic Plan. The plan outlines three interrelated goals that encompass BAHEP’s responsibility to assist the entire service region, which is comprised of 13 cities and two counties, the five major industry clusters (aerospace and aviation, healthcare, maritime and logistics, specialty chemical, and tourism and recreation), the four major service clusters (education and workforce development, governmental services, licensed professional services, and business support services), and leading public agencies.

Goal I of the plan is to spur, nurture, and cultivate a vibrant business environment. Goal II directs the organization to collaborate with government, academia, business leaders, not-for-profits, and community leaders to foster a resilient, sustainable infrastructure. Goal III advises that achieving a trusted reputation and forging operational excellence ensure both BAHEP’s stability and integrity.

Goal III allows BAHEP to be effective in meeting Goal I and Goal II. All of BAHEP’s activities are the result of its organizational stability and integrity.

Partnerships for Progress is the theme of this 2017 Annual Report. BAHEP believes so strongly in partnerships that it included the word in its name when it created a new brand for itself nearly 15 years ago.

Partnerships have been the mainstay of the organization since it was founded in 1976 and will continue to sustain and increase its effectiveness as the years and the region progress.

This report will outline how BAHEP’s work over the past 12 months adheres to each of the organization’s goals.

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A Vibrant Business Environment Aerospace/Aviation Marketing The NASA Transition Authorization Act, sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz and signed into law by the president in March, authorizes $19.5 billion in funding for NASA in FY2017. Sen. Cruz recognized BAHEP’s contribution to the bill in his press release.

In May, Congress appropriated $19.65B in the FY2017 omnibus spending bill. This amounts to an increase of $368 million in NASA funding from FY 2016.

Citizens for Space Exploration 26th Annual Trip to Washington, D.C. The 26th annual trip included 96 travelers, representing 27 states, who conducted 401 congressional office visits to advocate about the importance of NASA to the nation’s economy and national security. The diverse group of travelers included elected officials, 35 college students studying engineering or related technical fields, industry representatives, and community leaders. The Congressional Reception was well attended by over 50 staffers, and included remarks from eight members of Congress.

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Student Travelers - Citizens for Space Exploration’s 26th Annual Trip to Washington, D.C. CSE Freshmen Trip to Washington BAHEP traveled to Washington, D.C., to visit with freshmen members of Congress to discuss the importance of NASA. An additional 13 CSE members from across the nation were included in the delegation.

The travelers met with 56 of the 63 new members.

Space Day Austin During Space Day at the Capitol on Feb. 27th, members of BAHEP’s staff, 17 industry travelers, and 21 NASA travelers participated in 25 scheduled meetings and an additional 156 stop-by meetings to discuss the importance of Texas Aerospace Scholars, the Technology Outreach Program, and the impact of the aerospace industry in Texas.

The Legislative Kick-off Reception was well attended with NASA Johnson Space Center Director Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Sen. Eddie Lucio, Rep. Dennis Paul, and Rep. Wayne Faircloth all making comments.

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Membership Advocacy Legislative Advocacy in Austin The Texas legislature began its 85th Regular Legislative Session on Jan. 10, 2017. BAHEP’s Political Protocol Committee and Education & Workforce Development Committee developed the language for the Bay Area Houston region’s 2017 Legislative Agenda to present to the legislators.

BAHEP led a delegation of 130 travelers to Austin on Feb. 28, 2017, and held 200 scheduled meetings with the governor, lieutenant governor and selected legislators to advocate for the region’s legislative priorities. BAHEP teamed with the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce for the meetings.

The legislative priorities included:  Education & Workforce Development (Pre-K – 16)

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Healthcare State Franchise Tax – Small Business Perspective Maritime Jobs Preservation Coastal Spine/Storm Surge Protection Spaceport Trust Fund Ellington Field Texas Aerospace Scholars, Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program

General Membership Meetings General Membership Meetings featured speakers who presented information of importance to the region: 

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Dr. Ted Jones, Chief Economist, Stewart Title Guaranty Company, presented the “Annual State of the Economy — The Outlook for Real Estate and the Economy.”

FBI Agent James Morrison gave a very eyeopening and informative talk on cyber threats.

Mayor Sylvester Turner, City of Houston, addressed pension reform, support for storm surge protection for the region, as well as his desire to work with other mayors in the region.

Harris County Judge Ed Emmett and Galveston County Judge Mark Henry reported on the “State of the Counties.”

Additionally, BAHEP, in conjunction with the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the League City Regional Chamber of Commerce, hosted a reception for new University of Houston—Clear Lake President Dr. Ira K. Blake to introduce her to the community and to provide her the opportunity to learn more about community partnerships in Bay Area Houston.

SATOP BAHEP’s Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) successfully implemented a TMAC Collaborative Agreement to provide SATOP’s technical

assistance to small Texas manufacturers. This provided acknowledgment at state level of SATOP’s impact on assisting in the success of small businesses.

Other Marketing Endeavors An important component of BAHEP’s partnerships with its members is working with them to market the benefits of the Bay Area Houston region. In 2017, members of the BAHEP staff attended:  Heli-Expo Trade Show (Dallas)  Space Symposium (Colorado Springs)  NBAA - National Business Aviation Association Convention (Las Vegas)  ICSC - International Council of Shopping Centers Retail Show (Los Angeles)  Bio International Convention (San Diego)

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A Resilient, Sustainable Infrastructure Aerospace / Aviation Marketing Houston Spaceport Throughout 2017, BAHEP worked with the Houston Airport System and other community partners to advance the development of the Houston Spaceport, notably with Project Eagle and exploring the possibility of building a Center of Excellence.

Project Eagle BAHEP took a lead role in the response to Project Eagle, an opportunity that would have brought the manufacturing of Blue Origin’s BE-4 rocket engine to the spaceport. The City of Houston impressed the Project Eagle decision makers enough to make it to the final cut in the site selection process from a field of 32.

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BAHEP brought together community stakeholders, industry representatives, and elected officials to participate in site visits in late December 2016 and February 2017.

The competition for Project Eagle sharpened the focus for the Houston Spaceport as it positions itself as a hub of aerospace. BAHEP collaborated with HAS in identifying the strengths of the Houston Spaceport and the Houston region in order to direct marketing efforts for future opportunities.

manufacturing including:  Huntsville, AL – Cummings Research Park / UA – Huntsville (advanced manufacturing)  Jackson, MS – Hinds Community College (drone aviation program)  Wichita, KS – Wichita Area Technical College (aviation manufacturing) The purpose of the visits was to observe best practices to determine what would benefit the regional workforce at a research and workforce training facility at the Houston Spaceport.

Partnership with academic institutions HAS is investigating the possibility of building a Center of Excellence on the spaceport campus.

Specialty Chemical Project Vinyl (Kuraray)

BAHEP collaborated with San Jacinto College, Rice University, and HAS to determine how a Center of Excellence could work to bring a diversified aerospace industry to the Houston area.

BAHEP, as a member of the investigative committee, traveled to academic institutions with programs in the fields of autonomous systems and advanced

Project Vinyl began as a 250,000 square foot distribution and warehousing facility. The project grew to 465,851 square feet and added a light manufacturing component. BAHEP assisted in determining taxing entities for the project and the cost-benefit of certain incentives.

Additionally, BAHEP facilitated introductions and

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meetings for Kuraray, which were critical to the success of this manufacturing expansion that will create at least 30 new jobs.

BAHEP continues to partner with Kuraray in its regional expansion, resulting in new employees and capital investment.

Project NJ Project NJ involved a BAHEP member company with 40 acres to market in Pasadena’s Bayport industrial district. The company offered a desirable site, which is rail-served with ample access to feedstock pipelines. BAHEP was integral in assisting the brokerage firm, Marcus and Millichap, with due diligence. The site was sold to a logistics company that wanted to expand its presence along the Texas Gulf Coast.

Industry Support BAHEP partnered with the Texas Chemical Council and Association of Chemical Industry of Texas for Chemicals Day Austin held at the Capitol. The group advocated for a number of issues:  A tax policy that’s fair, equitable, broad-based and promotes job creation, investment, and keeps Texas competitive in the global marketplace  Support for economic development tools and incentives. Economic development incentives allow companies to offset upfront costs while investing a high amount of capital and creating thousands of jobs.

ACIT Reverse Trade Show BAHEP and the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region co-hosted the Association of Chemical Industry of Texas Reverse Tradeshow held in Deer Park, Texas.

Industry players met with procurement and business development professionals across the industry for collaboration opportunities.

American Chemistry Council trip to Washington The American Chemistry Council invited a Houston delegation to attend high-level meetings in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 1-2, 2017, regarding the construction of a coastal spine system to protect the region from storm surge. At the request of Chad Burke, Economic Alliance Houston Port Region, BAHEP formed the delegation that included supporters of the coastal spine system.

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The Honorable Cal Dooley, President and CEO, American Chemistry Council Bryan Zumwalt, Vice President, Federal Affairs, American Chemistry Council The Honorable Larry Taylor, Texas Senate Hector Rivero, President and CEO, Texas Chemical Council Bob Mitchell, President, Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership Chad Burke, President and CEO, Economic Alliance Houston Port Region The Honorable Michel Bechtel, Mayor, City of Morgan’s Point David Robinson, Houston City Council Member At Large Dave Martin, Houston City Council Member District E Colonel Len Waterworth, Executive Professor, Texas A&M University at Galveston Kristin Whitman, Senior Advisor, Government Relations, Shell Marc Havican, Chief Storytelling Officer, Space City Films

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American Chemistry Council Trip to Washington—As the morning sun’s rays filter through the fence surrounding the White House, the Texas delegation prepares for a full day of meetings. Shown l to r are: Mayor Michel Bechtel, Morgan’s Point; City of Houston Council Member David Robinson; BAHEP President Bob Mitchell; Col. Len Waterworth, executive professor, Texas A&M University at Galveston; City of Houston Council Member Dave Martin; Marc Havican, chief storytelling officer, Space City Films; Chad Burke, president and CEO, Economic Alliance Houston Port Region; Texas State Sen. Larry Taylor; and Hector Rivero, president and CEO, Texas Chemical Council.

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Department of Transportation Army Corps of Engineers Department of Energy Office of Management and Budget Senator John Barrasso, Wyoming Senator James Inhofe, Oklahoma Senator John Cornyn, Texas Office of the Vice President Dinner with Congressmen John Culberson, Pete Olson, Brian Babin, and Randy Weber

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National Flood Insurance Program Re-Authorization BAHEP continues to work with the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance to ensure that flood insurance offered through the National Flood Insurance Program is affordable and sustainable.

The Senate passed an extension through Dec. 8. The extension is attached to the Harvey aid legislation. The Coalition urged the House to pass the pack-

age quickly to provide aid to Harvey and Irma victims as soon as possible and to avoid a lapse in the NFIP’s authorization.

entations to area organizations resulting in 50 resolutions in support of the coastal spine. 

A second film, UNPREPARED - A Nation at Risk, produced by Space City Films and funded by the Bay Area Coastal Protection Alliance, was finalized. Mayor Sylvester Turner, Sen. Sylvia Garcia, Rep. Dennis Paul, Morgan's Point Mayor Michel Bechtel, and members of the Houston City Council joined BAHEP President Bob Mitchell at Houston City Hall to premier the video that was designed for a national audience.

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A companion ‘pocket card’ piece was produced, which provides readers bulleted talking points supporting the national need for surge protection. It also urges readers to go to the website, https://buildthecoastalspine.rallycongress.net, which automatically sends letters of support on their behalf to federal elected officials.

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Governor Abbott traveled to Washington to deliver a Hurricane Harvey recovery funding request for $61 billion. The centerpiece of this request was a $12 billion provision for the coastal spine.

The CSFI will continue to advocate for these priorities and urge the Senate Banking Committee to take up flood insurance reauthorization as soon as possible to ensure predictability and stability for those recovering from the storms.

Regional surge and flood protection There was tremendous momentum generated in 2017 as more and more entities and elected officials gathered support for ONE storm surge barrier solution – the coastal spine – stretching from High Island to San Luis Pass. Through its International Maritime Advisory Committee (IMAC), BAHEP led meetings before, during, and after the legislative session culminating in the ultimate endorsement of the coastal spine by Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush.

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The General Land Office agreed to provide an additional $1.6 million in funding to Texas A&M University at Galveston over the next biennium to complete its various surge-related studies.

Commissioner George P. Bush sent a letter to President Trump urging him to include a coastal barrier system in his national infrastructure plans. This letter was co-signed by 63 local and state officials of which 56 were obtained through BAHEP efforts.

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The Gulf Coast Community Protection and Recovery District’s final report to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is expected in the second quarter of 2018.

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BAHEP has now made more than 100 total pres-

BayTech The Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium (BayTech) has built a network of partners across multiple industries and academia, creating a resource pool which will be drawn on as collaborations are identified and research funding is pursued.

BayTech’s goals are to 1) acquire public and private research and technology development funding for the Bay Area Houston region; 2) secure customers for, and provide simplified access to, NASA JSC’s capabilities and facilities through its Space Act Agreement; and 3) pursue partnerships to support technology development.

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BayTech successfully executed the 2017 WagnerPeyser grant to provide fiber optic technician training to military veterans and active military personnel by training a total of 65 participants as fiber optic technicians. All 65 students were certified through the Fiber Optic Association at the completion of their training.

The total contract value was $451,570.

Forty-eight participants were trained utilizing grant funding, while an additional 17 participants were trained utilizing funding from other organizations.

This is an important aspect of the grant as it begins to fulfill BayTech’s Sustainability Plan to execute this program without grant funding.

BayTech was awarded a follow-on Wagner-Peyser grant from the Texas Governor’s Office to continue the fiber optic training of military veterans with a contract value of $450,570.

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ers this year for training, exhibitry, and failure analysis work with a value of $130,000. Additionally, BayTech developed and delivered a fiber optics course for the Clear Creek Independent School District.

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Stability and Integrity For the past 41 years, BAHEP has endeavored to become a trusted leader within the region. It has built enduring networks of partnerships that support the organization’s mission, strategic plan, and annual plans. Stability and integrity allow BAHEP to be effective in meeting the goals of establishing a regional vibrant business environment and a resilient sustainable infrastructure.

Growing international influence BAHEP’s reputation for stability and integrity is reflected in the growing number of foreign delegations that contact the organization to meet with BAHEP

staff in order that they can obtain an overview of the industries in the region and discuss possible opportunities. During the past year, BAHEP has held meetings with delegations from:  Belgium  China  Italy  Portugal  Russia  Singapore  South Korea  The Netherlands (3)

Membership support While supporting its own goals, BAHEP also supports the goals and objectives of it 13 member cities, Harris and Galveston counties, the Houston Airport System, and Port Houston. In regard to its member cities, a BAHEP staff member serves as a liaison and attends city council and economic development council meetings and special functions to stay well-informed of the activities and issues of each respective city.

Power of the media BAHEP recognizes the power of the media in informing the public about its advocacy efforts that are crucial to the progress of the region. Through partnerships with the Galveston County Daily News, the Ellington-South Belt Leader, Bay Area Houston Magazine, and Guidry News Service, BAHEP supports initiatives important to the region through published articles. BAHEP’s exhaustive efforts on behalf of the coastal spine system and the National Flood Insurance Program have found an audience in these publications, which serve to underscore BAHEP’s recognized stability and integrity in the region.

Adding to BAHEP’s regional footprint is its social media presence. BAHEP’s Facebook page has 5,142 followers as of December 2017, a notable gain of approximately 300 in 2017. Significant posts reach many thousands of people.

Letters of support BAHEP is often asked to provide a letter of support on any number of topics which is further testament to BAHEP’s recognized stability and integrity in the region. Letters provided during 2017 included:  Houston Airport System – United States’ Open Skies agreement  Coastal Spine Initiative – Letter to House Speaker Paul D. Ryan  Houston Airport System – Letter to 12 U.S. Congressmen in support of upgrades to America’s Air Traffic Control system  Letters of support for Senate Bill 1004 (Texas) regarding advanced wireless infrastructure  United Airlines - Letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao in support of expansion of flights to Cuba  Letter to Rep. Brian Babin regarding National Flood Insurance Program reauthorization  Letter to Sen. John Cornyn in support of 10 additional F/A -18 Super Hornet fighter jets for the U.S. Navy  Letter to Sen. Ted Cruz in support of 10 additional F/A -18 Super Hornet fighter jets for the U.S. Navy  Letter in support of GoRail on behalf of freight railroads  Letter of support for UTMB Galveston in the development of its i6 Challenge Grant (Regional Innovation Strategies Program) to the U.S. Department of Commerce – Economic Development Administration  Letter to Houston-Galveston Area Council in support of approval of Seabrook Economic Development Corporation’s application for a Livable Centers Planning Study  Letter to support HISD’s MSAP Grant Proposal to prepare students to pursue STEM-related careers  Keels and Wheels – Houston First Corporation’s Matching Grant Program

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Broadcast and print interviews BAHEP President Bob Mitchell has become synonymous with the organization and often provides interviews on topics affecting the region. During the year, these included:  University of Texas Austin newspaper, February 23, 2017, Coastal Barrier Protection Systems  Houston Chronicle, March 9, 2017, Storm Surge  CBS News New York, David Parkenson, May 30, 2017, Storm Surge  Houston Chronicle/Bay Area Newspaper, May 30, 2017, Space Walk/Medistar  CNBC Live Interview, August 24, 2017, Hurricane Harvey  CNBC Interview, August 28, 2017, Harvey Impact  Galveston Daily News, September 12, 2017, How does Hurricane Harvey affect Coastal Spine proposals?

Member support BAHEP’s committee structure serves to support its members through opportunities to network as well as

by providing informative presentations applicable to doing business in Bay Area Houston. The following meetings of BAHEP’s Small Business Committee during the year offer a glimpse of the quality of information available to all BAHEP members:  Full briefing on Port Houston’s activities in 2017 – Facilitated by Tom Heidt, COO, Port Houston  Hot Projects in the Bay Area – Facilitated by Barbara Cutsinger, marketing manager, BAHEP  Legislative Agenda, Workforce Development, Jobs, and Taxes – Facilitated by Bob Mitchell, president, BAHEP  What are your biggest Problems & Priorities? Facilitated by Mark Conrad, Small Business Committee chair and owner of Express Employment Professionals  State and Federal Legislative issues – Facilitated

by Kirby Hiscox, vice president of corporate development, Texas Association of Business (TAB)  Best & Brightest Best Practices & Trends from Across the Nation – Judy Perry, senior director, Best and Brightest Programs

Mayor Sylvester Turner, Sen. Sylvia Garcia, Rep. Dennis Paul, Morgan's Point Mayor Michel Bechtel, and members of the Houston City Council joined BAHEP President Bob Mitchell (shown above being interviewed) at Houston City Hall to premier the video, UNPREPARED: A Nation at Risk.

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General Overview of the 85th Legislative Session and a legislative review of small business issues Senator Larry Taylor and Representatives Dennis Paul and Dr. Greg Bonnen Marketing on a small budget and in the age of digital; The importance of "clusters" to tourism success; and Partnering for Impact and Business – Facilitated by Kelly de Schaun, executive director, Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees and Convention and Visitors Bureau.

BAHEP’s committees include:  Aerospace Advisory Committee  BAHEP Cares!  Citizens for Space Exploration / Texas  International Maritime Advisory Committee  Education and Workforce Development Committee  Political Protocol Committee  Small Business Committee  Ellington Field Task Force  Health Care Committee  Space Center Volunteers  Team NASA  Annual Quasar Award Banquet Committee

BAHEP’s Business Development Update newsletter provides news on commercial/ office/industrial development, retail/ hospitality development, residential development, infrastructure, and a whole lot more! Its increased readership illustrates that more people are tuned in to what’s going on in the area and trust BAHEP to provide accurate information. Readership has reached over 17,800.

Presentations Members of the BAHEP staff made 51 presentations in 2017 to groups and organizations throughout the region, which further demonstrates the trust that is placed in the integrity and stability of the organization, as well as BAHEP’s thorough knowledge of the region’s industries and businesses.

It takes a team The totality of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership’s 2017 Annual Report clearly illustrates how BAHEP puts Partnerships for Progress into action.

Steve Jobs once said, “Great things in business are never done by one person; they're done by a team of people.” BAHEP is often recognized for its work, but everyone within the organization is quick to offer that its amazing partnerships with so many people, businesses, organizations, and industries throughout the region are the key to not only its progress but the progress of Bay Area Houston.

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2018 Executive Committee Todd Caliva serves as Chief Executive Officer of Clear Lake Regional Medical Center. He has more than 24 years of experience, including a decade at the multi-facility level. He has been with HCA in Houston since 1997. In prior roles, Caliva served as Chief Executive Officer of HCAaffiliated West Houston Medical Center and East Houston Regional Medical Center and Chief Operating Officer of HCA-affiliated The Woman’s Hospital of Texas. His robust community involvement includes co-chairing the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) Cardiac Care Committee, an organization that is committed to improve the overall care for heart attack patients across the region; serving as the president/chairman of the Educational Foundation of the Southeast Texas Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Executives, as well as currently serving as Regent of the Southeast Texas Chapter. Caliva earned a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s of science in marketing from the University of Houston. He is the proud parent of two daughters, Sophie and Cara.

John Elbon is vice president and general manager, Space Exploration, a division of The Boeing Company. He is responsible for the strategic direction of Boeing’s civil space programs and support of NASA programs such as the Space Launch System, International Space Station, and Commercial Crew Development Program. He assumed his current position in 2011. Previously, Elbon served as vice president and program manager for Boeing’s Commercial Programs and as vice president of Systems Integration for the Army’s Future Combat Systems. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Dick Gregg, Jr., is president of Gregg & Gregg, P.C., a law firm which represents and advises clients in the areas of municipal, governmental, corporate, employment, real estate, and business litigation law. The firm acts as legal advisor or city attorney for multiple local governments. The firm’s attorneys also represent numerous homeowner associations, condominium associations, and town home associations. Gregg received a bachelor’s degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin where he also earned his law degree. Gregg’s areas of practice include public law, contracts, real estate law, business organizations, condominiums and cooperatives.

Fred B. Griffin is founder and chairman of Griffin Partners, Inc., and its related affiliates. Griffin joined Exxon Company USA in 1969. It was there that he began his real estate career with Friendswood Development Company, a subsidiary of Exxon Corporation. As an integral part of Friendswood’s growth, he played a key role in the purchase, planning, and development of Kingwood, Woodlake, Greenspoint, Copperfield, Clear Lake City, and other substantial projects throughout the greater Houston area. In 1980, Griffin, with Conley Juban, formed Griffin/Juban Companies, the predecessor to Griffin Partners. The Griffin/Juban Companies – and subsequently Griffin Partners – have built or acquired projects encompassing approximately 11.2 million square feet space with an aggregate value of $1.5 billion. In addition to serving as chairman of Griffin Partners, Griffin’s other appointments include: Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, Director of Central Houston, Chairman of Mayor Parker’s Downtown Retail Task Force, Chairman of Space Center Houston, which is an educational visitor’s center for the Johnson Space Center, and Chairman of the fund raising for The Shuttle and 747 Carrier Project - Bring the Legacy Home. He is also the recipient of the 2013 Quasar Award for Exceptional Leadership in Economic Development presented by the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership for Contributions of Wealth & Diversity to the Region and the recipient of the NASA Exceptional Public Achievement Medal at Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.

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2018 Executive Committee Marc Havican is an Emmy award-winning filmmaker and the founder and Chief Storytelling Officer of Space City Films, a nationally-recognized digital film, media, and live event production company. He has been a member of the BAHEP organization since 1995 and has produced the annual BAHEP Quasar Award Banquet for 18 years. Havican earned a BA in Communication from the University of Houston and began his career in the NFL as a video assistant on Coach Jerry Glanville’s Houston Oilers staff. He spent six years as a producer/director at NASA Johnson Space Center before leaving to build Space City Films into an industry leader in aerospace film and live event production. In 2002, the Houston Texans hired Havican to lead their NFL Instant Replay team. He has worked dozens of NFL playoff games and a Super Bowl.

W. Michael Hawes, D.Sc., is the vice president Human Space Exploration and Orion Program Manager for Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company. Dr. Hawes joined Lockheed Martin in July 2011 after concluding a 33-year career with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and was selected to head up Lockheed Martin’s Orion Program Office in 2014.

Prior to joining the Orion Program, he served as the Director for Human Space Flight Programs with Lockheed Martin’s Washington Operations organization. In this role he was responsible for representing the Human Space Flight/Space Systems Company organization with the Administration and the Congress. Dr. Hawes received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1978 and Masters and Doctor of Science of Engineering Management degrees from the George Washington University in 1996 and 2006 respectively. He is also a graduate in Program Management from the Defense Systems Management College, Ft. Belvoir, Va. Brenda Hellyer, Ed.D., is the fifth chancellor of San Jacinto College (SJC), the eighth largest community college in the state of Texas and a national Top-Five College. She is the first woman to hold that office. She began her career at SJC as an inaugural director of the SJC Foundation.

In 2000, she was appointed executive vice president for Resource Development and in 2003 vice chancellor for Fiscal Affairs. She served as chief financial officer for five years before serving as executive vice chancellor. Prior to joining SJC, Dr. Hellyer worked in the corporate world in accounting. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Fort Hays State University, an MBA and an Ed.D. in Community College Leadership from the University of Texas at Austin.

Timothy C. Kropp is the executive vice president of MRI Technologies. He guides MRI in strategic development and implementation. Kropp came to Houston in 1984 to support the Space Shuttle program and held program responsibilities in the energy industry during his early career. He has served on the Clear Creek Education Foundation, League City Parks board, and undertaken special assignments for League City and Galveston County. He is currently serving on the Tax Reinvestment 3 board for League City, RNASA Foundation board, and several privately held companies board of directors. He has been involved with BAHEP since 1996. Community involvement includes several local assisted living establishments, charities and local schools. Kropp graduated from Florida State University.

Ron W. Masters, CIC, is president/CEO, MaximGroup, an insurance and financial services company based in Houston. Masters oversees all of the company’s operations, including providing commercial insurance, risk management, employee benefits, and other financial services to more than 5,000 clients. A licensed risk manager and Certified Insurance Counselor, Masters serves on the boards of the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, the Myron F. Steves Advisory Council and the Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership. He has previously served as president of the Galveston County Independent Agents Association, chairman of Clear Lake Regional Hospital and board member of Devereux Texas Treatment Network.

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2018 Executive Committee Robert McAfoos, president, Barrios Technology, has been with Barrios since 2001 and was named president in April 2016 after serving as a program manager for Barriosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; largest contracts. Prior to assuming the role of president, he was Barrios' Mission and Program Integration (MAPI) program manager, supporting the International Space Station (ISS) Program office. His role prior to MAPI was as the leader of a Barrios initiative which successfully established a business base in the Houston oil and gas market. He previously managed programs and contracts in the Mission Operations Directorate (Space Program Operations Contract), ISS Program Office (Mission Integration Contract), and the Crew Exploration Vehicle (Orion Project Integration Contract) with employees working in the technical disciplines of engineering, operations, flight control, training, configuration management, data management, and program planning and control. McAfoos has a Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, from the University of Tennessee and a Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, from the University of Minnesota. He holds Project Management Professional and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certifications.

Victor Pierson is president and CEO of Moody National Bank, a former mayor of Jamaica Beach, Texas, a past chairman of the Texas Bankers Association, and a director of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas. He serves on the board of directors of Moody National Bank, Moody Bank Holding Company, Moody Bancshares, Inc., Texas Independent BancsharesDallas, and Gal-Tex Hotel Corporation. Pierson is a past chairman of the United Way of Galveston, a past chairman of the Galveston Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the Galveston Economic Development Partnership, and vice chairman of the Galveston Central Appraisal District.

He is also a member of the Texas A&M University at Galveston Board of Visitors and a UTMB Audit Committee member. He previously taught accounting at Galveston College for over 16 years.

Jayant Ramakrishnan, Ph.D., is the chief operating officer (COO) of Bastion Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas. He leads Bastion in operations, business development, and implementation of strategic growth. Dr. Ramakrishnan serves on the board of Houston Technology Center and on the National AIAA Guidance Navigation and Control Technical Committee. In addition, he serves on other boards and was recently honored as a distinguished alumni of the Missouri University of Science and Technology (MST). He has over 25 papers in conferences, journals, and refereed texts and has served as a reviewer for technical journals and international conferences. Dr. Ramakrishnan earned his doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla (now MST). Locally, he is active with the Texas Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society (Bike Ride Marshal on MS 150 rides) and several charitable organizations.

Charlie Stegemoeller is a senior director with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). He serves SAIC across the NASA account including business development, strategic alignment, and program performance. Stegemoeller began his career as a civil servant at NASA in 1985 and supported Space Shuttle, Space Station, human exploration research and technology, and served as deputy program manager for the Constellation Program. He graduated from Texas A&M University and serves on the Texas A&M College of Engineering Advisory Councils for Entrepreneurship and the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department.

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Ex Officio Members of the 2018 Executive Committee Jennifer Bowers is a partner with the law firm of Bowers & Sadler, LLP. The firm specializes in a variety of legal services aimed at assisting closely-held businesses and their owners with their tax planning, business organization matters, estate planning, and probate matters. Bowers is board certified in tax law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Gale E. Burkett is the founder and CEO of GB Tech, Inc., which provides science and engineering professionals to government and industry. GB Tech serves clients in the aerospace, energy, homeland security, healthcare, and education sectors. In his role as chief executive officer, Burkett oversees new market development, acquisitions, long-term strategic direction, and the overall vision of the company. Under his leadership, GB Tech has earned numerous awards and recognition. Burkett devotes a large portion of his time and energy to civic and community affairs. He currently serves on the board of directors of several organizations including privately held and non-profit organizations.

Lon F. Miller, senior vice president and general manager for the Jacobs Clear Lake Group, is responsible for all aspects of technical and business leadership of the local Houston workforce numbering more than 1,000 employees involved in almost all aspects of America’s human spaceflight program. Over the span of his 38-year career with NASA or as a NASA contractor, he has been involved in nearly every major NASA program and has led activities for Jacobs in Huntsville and Houston that resulted in winning the NASA George M. Low Award two times.

Bernard A. Milstein, M.D., is a nationally recognized ophthalmologist, specializing in laser vision correction, cataract surgery and diseases of the eye. Dr. Milstein has performed approximately 15,000 LASIK procedures and has been included yearly in “Best Doctors in America” since 1996. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a past president of the Texas Ophthalmological Association. Dr. Milstein is also a community leader and has served as chairman of the boards of BAHEP, the Galveston Wharves, and the Galveston County Health District, as well as on many other boards, committees and associations.

Ellen Ochoa, Ph.D., is the 11th director of NASA Johnson Space Center. She became the first Hispanic woman to go to space when she served on a nine-day mission aboard the space shuttle Discovery in 1993. She has flown in space four times, logging nearly 1,000 hours in orbit.

Prior to her astronaut career, she was a research engineer and inventor, with three patents for optical systems. Dr. Ochoa has been recognized with NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal, Exceptional Service Medal, Outstanding Leadership Medal, and four Space Flight Medals. Dr. Ochoa earned a bachelor’s degree in physics from San Diego State University and a master’s degree and doctorate in electrical engineering from Stanford University.

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Ex Officio Members of the 2018 Executive Committee Dennis W. Petersen, P.E., is president of Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., a full service engineering and architectural firm headquartered in Houston with offices across Texas, the south and west. Petersen joined LAN in 1980 as a project engineer, where he began to accrue extensive experience in program management, specialized engineering, and strategic planning.

In 1997, he was named president and chief executive officer of the firm whose clients represent local, state, and federal government interests and private sector industries. Services include planning, program and construction management, water/wastewater, transit, transportation, energy, and environmental. In 2014, he was also named president of the holding company, Leo A Daly.

Greg Smith, Ph.D., became the Clear Creek Independent School District superintendent of schools in January 2008. He was named the Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Association of School Boards in 2012, named the top administrator by the Texas Classroom Teachers Association, Superintendent of the Year for the Texas PTA, and named the Galveston County Daily News Community Champion in 2013. Dr. Smith has led the Clear Creek Independent School District and its 5,000 employees on a journey to transform education in the 21st Century. Dr. Smith earned his bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Oakland University, master’s degree in Education Administration from the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and his doctorate in Education Administration from Texas A&M University.

S. John Wilkins, III, has been a member of the BAHEP / CLAEDF team since 1991, representing Loral and Lockheed Martin. He is a former vice president of both companies. Wilkins retired from Lockheed Martin in 2010 and is presently the CEO of CLC Properties. He is a cum laude graduate of Ohio University, with a BS in math-computer science and an MBA. John’s wife, Shari, is an attorney and a graduate of the University of Houston Law Center. Their daughter, Nicole Rose, attends Concordia University in Southern California, and their son, S.J. Wilkins, IV, attends Texas A&M University's College of Engineering. Wilkins has served on numerous boards in the community and attends Clear Creek Community Church.

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Membership Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership owes much of its success through partnering with its active and diversified members. Following is a list of our current members: New members in 2017 are in bold type 3coast Services Acadian Ambulance Service Advantage BMW Mini of Clear Lake AECOM The Aerospace Corporation AeroSys, LLC AEXA Aerospace, LLC AgileTech Airbus DS Space Systems, Inc. All Points Logistics, LLC Allegiance Bank Texas Al-Razaq Computing Services The AM Agency Amegy Bank of Texas American Acryl AMOCO Federal Credit Union Anadarko Industries, LLC Archer Group with RE/MAX ARES Aerospace and Technology Services Armand Bayou Nature Center AT&T Ayrshire Corporation Barlow Jones, L.L.P. Barrios Technology Bastion Technologies, Inc. Bay Area Coastal Protection Alliance (BACPA) Bay Area Commercial Real Estate Network (BACREN) Bay Area Houston Advanced Technology Consortium (BayTech) Bay Area Houston Magazine Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership (BAYTRAN) Bay Area Regional Medical Center Bay Area Surgicare Center Bay Area Turning Point, Inc. Bay Oaks Country Club Baybrook Mall / GGP Bayshore Medical Center Big League Dreams The Boeing Company Booz Allen Hamilton Bowers and Sadler, LLP

Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T) Brewer Construction Services Capital Bank - Pasadena CDS Community Development Strategies CenterPoint Energy Chemical Process and Production, Inc. Chris Reed Consulting (CRC) Cimarron City of Clear Lake Shores City of Dickinson City of El Lago City of Houston City of Houston, Houston Airport System City of Kemah City of Kemah / KCDC City of La Porte City of League City City of Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point City of Nassau Bay City of Pasadena City of Seabrook City of Taylor Lake Village City of Webster CLC Properties Clear Creek Independent School District Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Clear Lake Flowers & Gifts Clear Lake Regional Medical Center Coastal Solutions Coldwell Banker United Realtors College of the Mainland Colliers International Communities In Schools - Bay Area, Inc. Community Strategies Courtyard By Marriot Houston NASA / Nassau Bay Coventry Development Corporation - Houston Craig Technologies Crowder Funeral Homes Ruby Cubley William Theodore (Ted) Cummings, Ph.D. Curran Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors CYFOR Technologies, LLC Cypress Bay Subdivision / Marina Bay Village DB Consulting Group Dean & Draper Insurance Agency, LP Del Papa Distributing Company Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health Membership > 23

Dickinson Independent School District Draker-Cody, Inc. DRDA, PLLC Economic Alliance Houston Port Region EduSafe Systems, Inc. Express Employment Professionals The Eye Clinic of Texas Fast Signs - Clear Lake Faust Distributing Company, Inc. Friendswood Chamber of Commerce Friendswood Independent School District Frost Bank Galveston Bay Foundation Galveston County Galveston County Daily News Galveston County Economic Alliance Galveston Economic Development Partnership GB Tech, Inc. GeoControl Systems, Inc. Greater Houston Partnership Green Bank Greer, Herz & Adams, LLP Gregg & Gregg, P.C. Griffin Communications Group Griffin Partners, Inc. Guardian Anesthesia Services, PLLC Guidry News Service Gulf Coast Authority Gulf Coast Educators Federal Credit Union Gulf Coast Limestone, Inc. Gulf Coast Yacht Brokers Association Ham, Langston & Brezina, LLP Harris County

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Hilton Houston NASA Clear Lake Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Houston Space Center HomeTown Bank, N. A. Houston Area Safety Council Houston Association of Realtors Houston First Corporation Houston Methodist St. John Hospital Houston Pediatric Specialty Group, LLC HPP Corp Icon Bank of Texas, N. A. ImageNet Consulting infraTECH Engineers and Innovators, LLC Intuitive Machines, LLC J&P Technologies J. A. Billipp Company Jacobs JES Tech John Manlove Marketing & Communications Joiner Partnership, Inc. JSC Federal Credit Union Kaneka North America LLC KBRwyle Keller Williams Realty Clear Lake Kemah Boardwalk Kuraray America, Inc. La Porte Independent School District Lakewood Yacht Club The Law Office of Phil Griffis League City Regional Chamber of Commerce Leidos Lexus of Clear Lake

Lillibridge Healthcare Services, Inc. Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. Logical Innovations, Inc. Lone Star Flight Museum Lubrizol LYC Concours Corporation Marina Bend at Clear Creek Marsh Darcy Partners, Inc. MaximGroup MD Anderson Regional Care in the Bay Area MDA US Systems, LLC MDT Financial Advisors, LLC Meador Staffing Services, Inc. Medistar Corporation MEI Technologies, Inc. Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Merrill Lynch Mills Shirley L.L.P. Minuteman Press - Bay Area Moody National Bank Mori Associates MRI Technologies My FlooringAMERICA NASA Alumni League — JCS Chapter NASA Johnson Space Center National Space Biomedical Research Institute Nestle Waters N.A. Norman Frede Chevrolet Oceaneering Space Systems, Inc. One Stop Tents & Events Orbital ATK PABULUM Consulting, LLC PAE Pasadena Independent School District Pasadena Texas Chamber of Commerce Paul Engineering, Inc. Payne’s Plants Peace of Mind (POM) Group—a Texas HUB Pearland Economic Development Corporation Pennino and Partners Perry’s Restaurant Group PM Realty Group Port Houston PrimeLending — A PlainsCapital Company Raytheon Intelligence, Information and Services Read King Commercial Real Estate Regions Bank RE/MAX Space Center The Rothe Companies: Houston Operations

S&K Global Solutions Sage Commercial Group, LLC SAIC San Jacinto College District Savills Studly, Inc. Schaumburg & Polk Inc. SHI Government Solutions Sierra Nevada Corporation Signature Flight Support Sonesta ES Suites Houston—Clear Lake/NASA South Belt-Ellington Leader South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center Southwest Airlines Company Space Center Houston Space City Films, Inc. SSCI Environmental & Consulting Services Steele Media Services Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies Summit Management Group TASC, an Engility Company Techway Services, Inc. Teledyne Brown Engineering Terracon Consultants, Inc. Texan Bank Texas A&M University at Galveston Texas Chiropractic College Texas Citizens Bank Texas First Bank Thrivent Financial tommy’s Restaurant Oyster Bar Trend3r Trustmark National Bank, Texas TXU Energy UHCL Center - Economic Development & Research United Airlines United Equities, Inc. Universities Space Research Association - USRA University of Houston-Clear Lake UTC Aerospace Systems UTMB Health Vectrus Systems Corporation Vesco Business Products Voyager at Space Center Welcome Group, LLC Wells Fargo Bank—Business Banking West Oak Development, Ltd. Whitley Penn Wendell Wilson & Dr. Pat Potter Wilson Wings Over Houston Air Show YMCA of Greater Houston

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