AUGUST 2022
Women in Leadership Awards
18 finalists and luncheon details
T
o help recognize and honor women who are key to the success of local organizations, the Chamber hosts the “Women in Leadership Awards” (WILA) program. Nominations were gathered in June and July, and the Chamber is now proud to announce these 18 Finalists in the 2022 WILA program: LARGE BUSINESS • Anita Jones, Linde Inc. - Plant Manager • Monica Davis, Valero Texas City Refinery - Sr. Manager Supply Chain Execution • Jay Marmo, Tanger Outlets - General Manager SMALL BUSINESS • Dr. Kimberly Grimsley, Exodus Consulting and Psychological Services - Owner • Judy Slocumb, Independence Village - Executive Director • Gerselda Bourgeois,
Zel’s Massage and Fitness Zone - Owner WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS • Georgia Meyer Barzilay, Karat Creations Jewelry - Co-Owner • Mandie McMillan Crowder, RE/MAX Coastal - Broker/Owner • Lori Carnes, Carnes Funeral Home – Co-Owner NON-PROFIT/VOLUNTEER • Amy Reid, SBDC Galveston County - Director • Stephanie Hughes, St. John’s United Methodist Church - Senior Pastor • Tonia Griffin, Khambrel Foundation - Founder/CEO EDUCATION SECTOR • Lisa Watson, Ph.D, College of the Mainland – Executive Director of COM Foundation • Melissa Duarte, Ed.D., Texas City ISD - Superintendent of Schools • Sarah Piel, The Grand – Director of Education
& Resource Development YOUNG PROFESSIONAL • Krystal McKinney, Galveston Central Appraisal District - Deputy Chief Appraiser • Bianca Cervantes, Valero Texas City Refinery - Human Resources Specialist • Tracy Pryor, ACOO, HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland - Assistant Chief Operating Officer The award winner in each of the six categories will be announced Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Doyle Convention Center. The WILA Luncheon is an elegant event, including a delicious catered lunch. You are invited! Enjoy watching video highlights from the finalists and get inspiration for leadership at your own business or organization! Tickets and reserved tables are now on sale. Reserved tables for eight are $250 and individual
tickets are $25 for Chamber Members and $30 for non-member guests. THANK YOU SPONSORS Special thanks to these sponsors for making this year’s WILA program possible: • Presenting Sponsor: Valero • Luncheon Sponsors: Eastman, Marathon, City of Texas City, MD Anderson Cancer Center • Video presentation sponsor: Ashland • Awards sponsor: AMOCO Federal Credit Union • Spotlight sponsors:
The 18 finalists from 2021 on the stage at the WILA Luncheon event.
Hospitality Health ER, Tanger Outlets Houston Consider joining this list of WILA Sponsors and help recognize women leaders in the Texas CityLa Marque community. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • Luncheon Sponsor, $1,000 – receive a reserved table for eight guests with premium placement, recognition in
print and online promotions, signage and emcee recognition at the event. • Spotlight Table, $300 - have a display table at the event to provide your promotional items to guests and a reserved table for eight guests. For more information about the 2022 WILA event, contact the Chamber at 409-935-1408 or events@ TCLMchamber.com.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE First Responders Salute Luncheon �������������������� 3 Jimmy Hayley Golf Classic info/ Welcome new members ��������������������������������������� 4 Night on the Town at Lago Mar Lagoon/ Bayou Fest ������������������������������������������������������������������ 5 State of the Industry luncheon photos ����������� 6
Leadership Mainland photos ����������������������������� 6 Ribbon cuttings ������������������������������������������������������� 8 Business of the Month ������������������������������������������� 9 Membership renewals �����������������������������������������10 Board of Directors �������������������������������������������������11
The official publication of the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce