Sr. Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity & Environmental Affairs
Winell Herron serves as the Sr. Vice President of Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental affairs for H-E-B, leading strategy and initiatives across Texas. A native of Austin, Winell has made Houston her home for more than a decade. She began her H-E-B career in store operations and has held many positions including unit director, service team leader, director of workforce diversity, vice president of customer service, and group vice president of diversity and people development before her current position. Winell actively serves the community through her roles on numerous boards and is a strong advocate of organizations that support diversity and inclusion – especially in the areas of education, equity and empowerment.
Supplier Development, Supply Chain Sustainability & 25 Years of Diversity in 2025
James Harris
Sr. Director of Supplier Diversity and Diversity & Inclusion, H-E-B
Winell Herron
Sr. President of Public Affairs, Diversity & Environmental Affairs, H-E-B
Tariffs Reshaping Consumer Loyalty
Angelica Arriola Customer Insights
Qualitative
Research Manager, H-E-B
Featured Panelists
The Family Table: Weaving Generations Legacy in Business
Chad Wilson
Slaton Bakery
Brent & Juan Reaves
Smokey Johns BBQ
Miguel Garcia Julio's Corn Chips
Lakisha Jackson Growth & Partnerships Director, Firstline Brands
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Featured Panelists
Supplier Diversity Changemakers: Champions for Small Business
Sylvia Everitt
H-E-B Drugstore Procurement
Benjamin Covarrubia
H-E-B Senior Business
Development Manager: Total Beauty Hair Care
Billy Gabriel
H-E-B Construction
Project Leader &
Supplier Diversity Champion
Funding For the Future: Navigating a New Economy Featured Panelists
Charles Woodin CEO, Geekdom
Kristie Narvaez
CDFI Ambassador & Vice President of Business Banking Relationship Manager, Bank of America
Andrew Nash Chief Operating Officer (COO), Dallas Fort Worth Business Council
H-E-B was founded on the unwavering belief that Each and Every Person Counts. Through our Be the Change initiative, H-E-B pledges to do our part to advance equity and inclusion across our great state.
Be the Change builds upon our established Diversity and Inclusion framework driving us to be a better employer, retailer and community partner. To amplify diverse voices, we’re proudly sharing their stories and highlighting their products and services Click here to learn more about Be the Change
