Corporate Spotlight

Special thanks to our generous corporate sponsors that help make Houston Ballet’s 2022 performances of The Nutcracker possible.

NATASHA KHAN

Partner, Baker Botts L.L.P.

On behalf of Baker Botts, welcome to Houston Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker. We are proud to be a sponsor of these performances.

Baker Botts is an international law firm whose lawyers practice throughout a network of offices around the globe. Based on our experience and knowledge of our clients’ industries, we are recognized as a leading firm in the energy, technology and life sciences sectors. Throughout our history, we have provided creative and effective legal solutions for our clients while demonstrating an unrelenting commitment to excellence. We have been an integral part of the Houston business and arts community since we opened our doors more than 180 years ago. Baker Botts is committed to giving back to the communities in which we serve, and supporting the arts is an important part of that tradition.

We are excited to support Houston Ballet and appreciate your attendance. Enjoy the show! For more than 115 years, our commitment and involvement in the community has been an important part of the way we do business. We are proud to support Houston Ballet’s Education and Community Engagement initiatives such as the Student Matinee performances of The Nutcracker. It is said teaching is a calling, and we could not agree more. That is why we proudly support the outstanding educators who have dedicated themselves to making a difference in the lives of our children. From the classroom to the community, we proudly answer the call by giving back over $10 million annually to Texas educational initiatives. It is our way of saying thank you for allowing us to be your neighbor. We call it H-E-B’s Spirit of Giving. In this spirit, we have contributed over five percent of pretax earnings to public and charitable programs since the 1930s.

HONG OGLE

President, Bank of America Houston

Culture is at the heart of the City of Houston, and the arts are its lifeblood. At Bank of America, we believe in the power of the arts and celebrate how they have shaped our community. Houston Ballet is a shining example of how the arts provide a respite from our busy day-to-day lives, tell breathtaking stories and help promote cultural understanding. As a leader in helping the arts flourish across the globe, we support Houston Ballet and their work to educate and empower people of all ages. During this holiday season, we hope you enjoy the magic of The Nutcracker.

WINELL HERRON

Houston Ballet Trustee & Group Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity & Environmental Affairs, H-E-B

JIM COWAN

Houston Ballet Trustee & Associate General Counsel Global Litigation – Americas, Shell Oil Company

Shell is proud to sponsor Houston Ballet and help bring premier arts and cultural activities to Houston. Our commitment to sustainability means providing more and cleaner energy solutions while powering lives and respecting nature in the regions where we live and work. Over the last 50 years, Shell has contributed more than one billion dollars to support the welfare of our communities in Houston and across the U.S. through environmental, educational, cultural and diversity and inclusiveness initiatives.